A reference to Zeppo Marx , the "unfunny" or "superfluous" member of the Marx Brothers. The Plot Summary
The episode parodies the show's own melodrama. In the background of Xander’s antics, the "main" plot (the apocalypse) is treated with over-the-top, cheesy seriousness, including dramatic orchestral music and slow-motion scenes between Buffy and Angel. [S3E13] The Zeppo
If you are doing a full series binge, "The Zeppo" sits in the middle of Season 3, right before the show ramps up for the ascension arc. It is often listed in Buffy Watch Guides as a "must-watch" standalone episode. A reference to Zeppo Marx , the "unfunny"
Meeting Jack O'Toole, a delinquent who turns out to be leading a group of zombies. A reference to Zeppo Marx