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Bates Jamieson: Why do you call me 'Master'? Bob Tree: I'm studying to be a butler. Bates Jamieson: Hmm. I don't like it. 'Master Bates' just feels... wrong. Bob Tree: Indeed.
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In the film, Bob (Tom Green) is interviewed by Ann (Brooke Shields) for the job. She asked him if "Bob" is shorten from "Robert" and he responded by asking her isn't "Rob" shorten for "Robert"? - The real name of the actor who plays "Jacques" is "Rob" (Rob LaBelle) who later entered in that scene.
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Bob Speirs was the original director, but stepped down due to illness.
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Bob says that it would be "inappropriate" for him to be dating Ann Jamieson (Brooke Shields) while simultaneously working as her butler. He is quite correct. According to the International Institute of Modern Butlers code of ethics, a proper butler must, "Strive to maintain appropriate relationships and boundaries in all aspects of service."
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In the montage scene when Butler is cleaning the house it can be seen he is listening to Apple's successful iPod. It can also be noted it is the 3rd gen iPod.
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The scene where Mr. Butler is showing his students how to help the master dress is quite realistic. Prime Minister Winston Churchill, for example, had a butler help him dress almost every day of his life.