Kissing Cousin

Yo-Yo Ma is a world-renowned Chinese-American cellist, one of the most famous classical musicians of the modern era.

“Once again, there is no room for me at the Yo-Yo Ma Orchestral Fantasy Camp.”— Frasier

'Thriller' is the sixth studio album by Michael Jackson, released in 1982, and is the best-selling album of all time.

“He's probably listening to "Thriller".”— Jen

Asia is a British progressive rock supergroup formed in 1981, known for hits like 'Heat of the Moment.'

“I've never seen Asia before. I've seen the band, of course, but not, you know...”— Kenny

In Greek mythology, Clytemnestra was the wife of King Agamemnon who murdered him upon his return from the Trojan War.

“Now, our story begins with a young Greek woman of the name Clytemnestra...”— Frasier

The Walkman is a portable audio cassette player made by Sony, iconic of 1980s consumer electronics.

“So, Seattle still loves the Walkman, huh?”— Jen

A discothèque is a nightclub or dance club where patrons dance to recorded music, originating from French culture.

“While no stranger to the discothèque, I'm afraid it will have to be you and Roz this evening.”— Frasier

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories on the unconscious mind, dream interpretation, and psychosex…

“Well... a bust of Freud. Well, that's really quite thoughtful of you. ... I like to think that Freud's theories will withstand the test of time.”— Frasier

A term originating from Marxist thought referring to the middle class and its values, often used pejoratively to mean conventional or materialistic.

“Yesterday she told me my show was bourgeois. I pointed out that anything that had mass appeal could be said to be bourgeois. She then said that my argument was bourgeois.”— Frasier

EPCOT is a theme park at Walt Disney World in Florida, featuring pavilions representing different countries and cultures.

“It's like EPCOT but even fakier.”— Jen

Florence is a city in central Italy, renowned as a birthplace of the Renaissance and home to masterpieces of art and architecture.

“So I bailed. Went and spent some time in Florence. ... Ah, Firenze. How is she?”— Jen

Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas, and bustling cities.

“That's why I'm going to Vietnam. Americans have never even heard of it.”— Jen

Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is the largest city in Vietnam, a major economic and cultural hub.

“She got me this great fare to Ho Chi Minh City”— Kenny

London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, known for its history, culture, and landmarks.

“Well, I've been living in London, so Seattle seems a little lame.”— Jen

Montreal is the largest city in Quebec, Canada, a major French-speaking cultural center.

“My high school French club went to Montreal once, nightmare!”— Kenny