Marmaduke is a little behind in his bone burying. His owner-man incorrectly postulates this is because the ground is frozen while serving Marmaduke a bag of Barfoo-brand dog food. The reality of the situation is that Marmaduke has been drinking too much to get around to his bone burying, but Owner-Man is too wrapped up in feeding him to notice the spent beer cans scattered around the premises.

Marmaduke is gloating about his family's wealth, despite the fact that their house appears to have significant foundation problems.

Marmaduke's owner-family went to Piney Tree Farm, which allows you to pick ur own tree. Their decision strategy consists of waiting to see which tree their Great Dane urinates on.