Spare Me/Trivia

Trivia

 * This is the only starring role of The Mole without Lumpy, and The Mole's first appearance in the show without him. The next episode that The Mole appears in without Lumpy is Clause For Concern, 10 years later.
 * It also occurs again in Buns of Steal 12 years later.
 * This episode is the least popular of the first season.
 * This is the fourth episode in a row where there are no female characters.
 * This episode has a title similar to Spare Tire, which coincidentally also stars The Mole.
 * The YouTube thumbnail for the HD version spoils Sniffles' death.
 * This is one of three of The Mole's regular starring roles where he doesn't kill anyone. The others are Out of Sight, Out of Mime and Don't Yank My Chain.
 * This is one of the very few moments where Handy gets upset over something that isn't hand-related (knocking over all but one bowling pin). The first was in Wheelin' and Dealin'.

Cultural References

 * The meaning for the phrase "Spare me" means to plead for your safety when threatened.