When snooping around her psychiatrist’s desk, Betty finds a copy of Lolita. While the book was released in 1955, it didn’t get a US release until 1958.
Betty’s first sexual awakening was playing Operation with Archie as a child. However, the game wasn’t released until 1965.
Jughead mentions the The Tingler which was not released until 1959.
Several of the characters say that The Crawling Eye has been out for years but in reality the film would not be released until 1958.
Jughead talks about William Castle and the gimmicks he uses for his films but the series is set in 1955 and Castle would not use those gimmicks until 1958 with release of the film Macabre.
The Fourth Wall Will Not Protect You: On Jughead's advice, Veronica adds gimmicks to the only film she could get, promoting the theatre as providing 4D experiences. At the screening, the audience wear 3D glasses and are scared by guys dressed as eyes appearing out of smoke to 'attack' the audience. The gambit is a success.
Hope Spot: Betty almost has a breakthrough in her relationship with Alice… until Hal shuts it down, declares Alice to be perfect and yells at Betty for questioning her. This may double as Foreshadowing, given the events of Riverdale S 07 E 18 Chapter 135 For A Better Tomorrow.
I Have No Daughter!: Betty’s arc ends with Alice disowning her. But given how Alice has been towards her daughter, it’s not much of a difference.
Porn Stash: During her therapy sessions, Betty recalls finding a stash of girlie magazines in Hal’s drawer when she was looking for cuff links. This may double as Foreshadowing, given the events of Riverdale S 07 E 18 Chapter 135 For A Better Tomorrow.
Stood Up: After Veronica finally convinces Reggie to take her out, then reschedules, she's late because of work. Reggie gets tired of waiting and leaves, leading to both of them having stood each other up.
Teacher/Student Romance: Betty’s sex dream is her as a teacher to various male students and making out with them in front of the class.
