A standout feature of You Don't Mess with the Zohan is its use of , where characters use the chickpea spread for everything from toothpaste and hair gel to putting out fires. Here are a few other notable features of the film:

: The movie is packed with celebrity cameos, including appearances by Mariah Carey , John McEnroe , Dave Matthews , and George Takei .

: Zohan is depicted with exaggerated, superhero-like physical abilities, such as catching bullets with his teeth and performing incredible martial arts while styling hair.