The book Diane purchases (signed by Ernest Hemingway) for $500 in 1985 was sold at auction in 2018 for $100,000. A first edition copy of The Sun Also Rises, in poor condition, can be purchased for around $300.
The title is a reference to the character Wimpy from the Popeye cartoons who had the signature line, "I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today."
Frequently throughout seasons one and two Sam would wear a "Gilligan" shirt in various colors - a long-sleeved solid -color knit shirt with a white collar. This is the first episode in over a year that he is seen in this type of shirt.