Barren Co. Kentucky?

I have no idea why they mentioned, however, I'm from Barren County (and oddly enough, saw it for the 1st time in Louisville) and it absolutely blew my mind as well. I was hanging out with one of my friends from high school and we had to rewind it. Doesn't say in either commentary why, but easily the most random experience I've had watching a movie.

I thought that was also kind of strange they mentioned it, but I figured that it worked humor-wise because Kentucky has more counties than any other state. It would be pretty near impossible to just memorize them all. And the Barren reference? Got me. I find it amusing that you experienced such a weird coincidence while watching a movie filled with weird coincidences. It's also weird that you found this movie at a Blockbuster in the middle of the sticks. I never even heard of it before yesterday and it seems like something that would be more at home at a place like Wild and Wooly Video.

I believe that, like many references in this movie, this scene has multiple meanings. On first watch, this is a mildly comedic scene that develops the level of boredom that Joey has in his job and life. On subsequent viewings the Barren county reference can be taken as a sign that the inability/non-desire of his wife to have children is looming on his mind.