Fluttershy states she is one year older than Pinkie Pie in this episode.
When Spike is gathering the scrolls, he can be heard humming the My Little Pony theme song.
The title is a pun on the phrase 'given the brush-off' in reference to an abrupt and rude dismissal.
Derpy Hooves, the fan-favorite pegasus with crazy eyes, can be seen in the background at 01:35 when Pinkie Pie is skipping and humming in the street.
Friendship Report: Twilight learned about the difference between a false friend and one that is true. There are behaviors that can reveal who one's true friends are.