Motor Skills

1989 Disney animated film featuring the mermaid princess Ariel.

“Alice picked one last night: Ariel, from The Little Mermaid.”— Roz

The protagonist of Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989), a mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human.

“Alice picked one last night: Ariel, from The Little Mermaid.”— Roz

Italian-style ice cream known for its dense, creamy texture and intense flavors.

“Do we have time for gelatos?”— Niles

A pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare, written around 1599. The quote 'I am a true laborer...' is spoken by the character Corin in Act 3, Scene 2.

“As the enigma we call Shakespeare once wrote, "I am a true laborer. I earn that I eat, get that I wear. O no man hate, envy no man's happiness."”— Frasier

English playwright and poet (1564-1616), widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

“As the enigma we call Shakespeare once wrote”— Frasier

A classic American children's story about a small train engine that succeeds through positive thinking, famous for the phrase 'I think I can.'

“To paraphrase a famous little engine, "I think we can."”— Frasier

A comic novel by Joe Keenan, published in 1991, part of a series of screwball comedies. Keenan was also a writer and producer on Frasier.

“the bored, cocky air of athletes in math class. - (The phrase is Joe Keenan's, from his novel "Putting on the Ritz")”— Niles

Large kettle drums used in orchestras, typically part of the percussion section, providing rhythmic foundation.

“So, the engine is just like the timpani, the way it drives the orchestra forward.”— Frasier

Bavarian Motor Works, a German luxury automobile manufacturer.

“Frasier is driving his BMW with his date, Chelsea, sitting next to him.”— Frasier

The Chevrolet Corvette is an iconic American sports car produced by General Motors since 1953.

“My ex-boyfriend used to restore Corvettes.”— Chelsea

Mr. Goodwrench was a long-running advertising mascot and service brand for General Motors dealership auto repair services.

“Hey, Mr. Goodwrench. Recognize this?”— Martin

American baseball player (1934-2021) who held the MLB career home run record for 33 years. Known for his unconventional batting grip.

“And Hank Aaron held his bat all wrong! The great ones have always broken the rules.”— Martin

A breed of dog known for its distinctive white coat with black or liver-colored spots, historically associated with coaching and firefighting.

“Martin is cradling a Dalmatian puppy, when Eddie runs in.”— Martin

Ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician (c. 570–495 BC), known for the Pythagorean theorem and contributions to mathematics and philosophy.

“He was mad at Pythagoras.”— Frasier

Opera by Richard Wagner, based on the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde. It premiered in 1865 in Munich.

“this is the best opera, and Ben Heppner is singing the role of Tristan.”— Frasier

Canadian heldentenor known for his performances in Wagnerian opera roles, particularly Tristan in Tristan und Isolde.

“Ben Heppner is singing the role of Tristan.”— Frasier