Tropes that Appear in this Episode
- Broke Episode: The Roses being broke is a major element of the show, but Johnny being too broke to afford a hot water heater and Moira spending thousands on a dress puts it all into focus.
- Cherry Blossoms: Japanophile David is very excited about seeing the cherry blossoms at the botanical garden and tells the story of flying all the way to Japan to see them.
- Cloud Cuckoo Lander: Moira insists that her $3700 evening gown is "for the family", to remind them that their futures lie outside Schitt's Creek.
- Comically Missing the Point: Johnny and Alexis are both shocked at the cost of Moira's $3700 gown. However, Alexis is shocked because "What designer would give you that kind of discount?".
- Flat "What": Johnny gives us the last word in the episode when Moira reveals that, in addition to a Pimped-Out Dress and new shoes to match, she also intends to buy new jewels.
- Foreign Culture Fetish: David not only delights in Cherry Blossoms, but he's very into karaoke.
- Hangover Sensitivity: In the final scene, David is suffering from all those Polar Bear Shots.
- It Makes Sense in Context: David is understandably a little upset about being dragged along to Stevie's date with Emir without being told.David: I hope for your sake there are cherry blossoms in prison.
- Pimped-Out Dress: Moira's pink, sparkling premiere dress is not only spectacular but a rare instance where she doesn't wear black and white.
- Poke the Poodle: Ted insists that he broke some hearts in the time between Alexis breaking things off and then them getting back together. Turns out his "harsh breakup" was "I had a lot of fun but I don't think I'm strong enough for this right now." and he ended up walking her dogs for her.
- Road Trip Plot: Stevie has convinced David to accompany her to an Elm Valley hotel where she will meet Emir.
- Stood Up: Stevie believes she's been stood up by Emir, but he shows up late.
- Strange Minds Think Alike: On seeing Moira's pimped out dress, David's first thought is that it should have a veil. Moira reassures him that the veil is on the way.
- Wingman: Stevie needs David to be this, which he does reluctantly.
