So you really weren't kidding when you said that your review ended up a bit long ;)
It's around 4000 words...

I have a theory that the world according to Spike is based on a hierarchy that goes something like this
Bwah! That's hysterical and really incredibly accurate! And Angel is rather full of hot air... *g*

he did a series of posts about the hidden jokes and references in the comic.
They're all at the back of the book. Wonderful reading. :)