The Danish texts on white tape read "Hvert sekund tæller" and "Jeg elsker dig", which respectively means "Every second counts" and "I love you".
The man in distress, who Marcus helps back on his feet, is played by acclaimed Danish journalist, writer and food critic, Martin Kongstad.
"Holiday Road," the song used during Marcus' initial travel montage, is famously associated with the National Lampoon "Vacation" series, hence its use.