Season 7 · Episode 24 · 1999
Something Borrowed, Someone Blue [2]
11 cultural references across 5 categories.
Food/Dining
1Mythology/Religion
2William Tell
William Tell is a legendary Swiss folk hero known for being forced to shoot an apple off his son's head with a crossbow. Here referenced as a drinking game usin…
“The boys are playing a game called "William Tell" with the seltzer hose.”— Martin
Rending of garments
Rending (tearing) of garments is a traditional Jewish mourning practice (kriah) described in the Hebrew Bible, expressing grief and anguish.
“Yeah, but not so many end up wailing and rending their garments.”— Niles
Other
3NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the United States government agency responsible for space exploration and aeronautics research.
“a little something I'm working on for NASA, can't discuss that one.”— Simon
Night-blooming jasmine
Night-blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) is a fragrant flowering plant known for its intense perfume released at night, often associated with romantic setting…
“mmm, night-blooming jasmine. Of course there's the beautiful girl...”— Niles
Justice of the peace
A justice of the peace is a judicial officer empowered to perform weddings and other legal functions, commonly officiating at civil marriage ceremonies.
“the justice of the peace started out asking the witnesses to step forward”— Frasier
Travel
2The Denali
Likely a reference to a luxury hotel or lodge near Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) in Alaska, mentioned as a honeymoon option.
“Now, the Denali has a step-down tub, but the Greeley has the most romantic view of the Grand Canal.”— Mel
Grand Canal
The Grand Canal is the main waterway through Venice, Italy, one of the most romantic and famous travel destinations in the world.
“but the Greeley has the most romantic view of the Grand Canal.”— Mel
Wine/Alcohol
3Château Pétrus 1945
Château Pétrus is one of the most prestigious and expensive wines from the Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, France. A 1945 vintage would be extraordinarily rare…
“I brought this for the honeymoon, [takes the '45 Petrus out of her bag] but I'd like you to have it.”— Daphne
Scotch
Scotch whisky, a distilled spirit made in Scotland, commonly served on the rocks (over ice).
“Uh, Scotch, rocks.”— Donny
Ballantine
Ballantine was a once-popular American beer brand, eventually discontinued. Known as an iconic working-class beer.
“Ballantine okay? ... Oh, yeah, that's my beer!”— Martin