Fairy Godmother Marcus is a stereotype of a Jewish mother noted by speaking with an accent, wearing costume jewelry, and not looking like the average "fairy godmother" type. "She's Yellow And She's Built Like A Brick Road" is a parody title of Elton John's song "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." Bob Mackie, costume designer for the sketch, also used several ideas from iconic Elton John outfits for the fictional Elfin John.
