 Michael refers to his old telemarketing job where he met salesman Vikram ; this is a reference to the fourth season episode " Money " , in which Michael briefly works a second job as a telemarketer . The bowling alley Ryan works at is Idle Hour Lanes , an actual bowling alley in Dickson City , Pennsylvania , which is just outside the show 's setting of Scranton . When Michael discusses song parodies , he names " My Stumps " in a reference to The Black Eyed Peas song " My Humps " and " Achy Breaky Fart " in a reference to the Billy Ray Cyrus song " Achy Breaky Heart " . In discussing the formation of the new paper company , Pam refers to the early years of Apple Inc . , which she said began in a garage . The seniors at the retirement center where Michael discusses his business are watching Maury , the talk show hosted by Maury Povich , in the background . 
