* CastTheExpert: According to the DVD commentary, all of the judges seen during the dog show were actual show judges except for [[spoiler:the one that the Swans' dog jumps on, who was an actress]], and the final judge, played by Creator/DonSDavis.
* CastTheRunnerUp: Creator/CatherineOHara was initially considered for the role of Sheri Ann Cabot before being cast as Cookie Guggelman.
* DyeingForYourArt: Creator/ParkerPosey had a dentist attach "train track" braces to her teeth to play her character.
* ProductionPosse: The same EnsembleCast from Creator/ChristopherGuest's earlier ''Film/WaitingForGuffman'' returns for another go-round.
* QueerCharacterQueerActor: Creator/JaneLynch is a lesbian, just like her character, Christy Cummings.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/ChristopherGuest flatly rejected a proposed joke from Creator/CatherineOHara based on how she’d heard some dog owners masturbate them before they’re shown, the only time he’s ever completely refused an actor’s suggestion.
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