The production added a lot of American flags and NYC memorabilia for all episodes in season 8, most likely in support after 9/11 which occurred just before this season aired. For example, in this episode, there is an American flag to the left of the entrance in Joey and Rachel's apartment and Chandler has on a United We Stand t-shirt when playing Ms. Pacman all day.
David Schwimmer, who plays Ross, directed this episode
Krista Allen, who goes on a date with Joey, played Billie Reed on Days of our Lives.
The pregnancy magazine Rachel is reading near the start of the episode features Alex Kingston on its cover. She would have been pregnant with her daughter Salome (by former husband Florian Haertel) and is recognisable due to her trademark mass of red curly hair.
The magna-doodle on Joey and Rachel's door sports a sun/moon design.