"What do you think, Daniel? Are they friendly spirits?" references the old Rocky & Bullwinkle cartoon show from the '60s. Bullwinkle, in his turban, over a crystal ball, would incant "Eenie meanie chili beanie - the spirits are about to speak!" to which Rocky would reply "Are they friendly spirits??" and Bullwinkle would say "Friendly?...just listen!!", before cutting to a commercial, ofttimes for Beefaroni.