During a scene MM-Ci finally invented the soda of doom, the ingredients he used are Saccharin, Insulin, Aspartame, Elaidic Acid, and Icky Stuff.
The Exercise Montage scene is inspired by the Rocky Balboa films and a Kirby: Right Back at Ya episode called "Fitness Fiend".
A Hello Kitty/Twilight Sparkle hybrid doll can be seen above MM-Ci's dart target with a picture of BCM.