" I strongly suspect that this was the Cast ladies attempting to be funny by reminding us that yes, Count Chocula is one of Zoey‘s Trademark Favorite Foods. "

I like to think it's a parody referencing My Immortal.
It's the only way to keep my sanity:)

"“none of those stupid ‘alternative Academies’ that were really just holding pens for future criminals—ugh”, "

Gee. Along with ginger hair and ugly people I think we can add working-class to the "Things Zoey Hates" list. Because god forbid someone go to an ordinary school and not be posh. Perhaps their parents might even -gasp- have a job in a factory, or they might have a common accent. good lord what is the world coming to?!