The criminal Joe is chasing (before he was paralysed) is the Grinch, who even rhymes in the style of Dr. Seuss saying, "You think you have won, you think all is well, but kiss my green ass, I shall see you in hell!"

The title of the episode alludes to the Dr. Seuss book How the Grinch Stole Christmas!.

This book is lying on the grandmother's lap as she sleeps while they take her stockings to pin to the mantel.

This live action movie is based on the book.

This original animated movie is based on the book.