Season 1 · Episode 14 · 1993
Can't Buy Me Love
12 cultural references across 5 categories.
Food/Dining
3Lobster Newberg
A rich American seafood dish made with lobster, cream, cognac, sherry, and eggs, created in the late 19th century at Delmonico's restaurant in New York.
“how about some seafood crepes? Lobster Neuberg?”— Frasier
Goose liver pâté
A luxurious French delicacy made from the liver of a goose, often associated with foie gras and fine dining.
“Can I get you, um, a soft drink? Goose liver pate?”— Frasier
Seafood crepes
An elegant French-style dish consisting of thin crepes filled with various seafood.
“how about some seafood crepes? Lobster Neuberg?”— Frasier
Literature
1Music
2Can't Buy Me Love
A 1964 single by The Beatles, written by Paul McCartney. The episode title is a reference to this song.
“Can't Buy Me Love”— Frasier
Whitesnake
A British rock band formed in 1978 by David Coverdale, known for hits like 'Here I Go Again' and 'Is This Love.'
“Tony? He's on the road with Whitesnake all the time.”— Renata
Other
5Martina Navratilova
Czech-American tennis player, one of the greatest female tennis players of all time, known for her dominance in the 1970s and 1980s.
“Last week when I went in to get my car keys he introduced me as Martina Navratilova's girlfriend.”— Roz
Curare
A powerful neurotoxin derived from plants native to South America, historically used by indigenous peoples as an arrow poison.
“Corn dog dipped in curare?”— Frasier
The Palladium
Likely a reference to the famous nightclub/concert venue in New York City (or a similar venue), known for its dance events and entertainment.
“the time you left her with the coat-check girl at the Palladium, so you could go dancing!”— Frasier
Seattle Style
fictionalA fictional or real magazine referenced in the show as a publication for which Christina did a modeling layout.
“I just did a big layout for Seattle Style.”— Christina
Buenas noches
Spanish phrase meaning 'good evening,' used by Frasier as a sophisticated greeting.
“Christina. Buenas noches.”— Frasier