Linda Shayne not only co-wrote the script and acts in the movie as Bootsie Goodhead, but also posed as the girl featured on the film's poster as well.
The movie's bright color scheme was inspired by the "Archie" comic strip.
The movie has often been compared to the earlier Canadian raunchy comedy Porky's - Questi pazzi pazzi porcelloni! (1981) of which it is considered a knock-off.
Kent Deuters came up with the idea of his character Brent Van Dusen IIII always carrying a tennis racket.