Coots and Ladders

Aqua Velva is an American brand of aftershave and men's grooming products, first introduced in 1929.

“You could put on my robe and a little bit of my Aqua Velva...”— Martin

A macchiato is an espresso coffee drink, typically espresso with a small amount of foamed milk, originating from Italian coffee culture.

“a persistent cough caused by a barista's over-nutmegging my machiatto”— Frasier

Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) was the dictator of Nazi Germany who hosted the 1936 Berlin Olympics and used them as propaganda for his regime.

“Aunt Opal, tell Dr. Crane the story about how you refused to shake Hitler's hand when he gave you that medal.”— Sarah

Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.

“Then why aren't you Harry Truman?”— Florence

Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian writer widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists of all time, known for War and Peace and Anna Karenina.

“You pulled me away from the Gifted Infants Toy Expo... Yes, yes, you missed out on buying a Tickle Me Tolstoy doll.”— Frasier

'It was a dark and stormy night' is the famous opening line of the 1830 novel Paul Clifford by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, now considered a cliché of bad writing.

“It was a dark and stormy day... You can leave that out.”— Frasier

Reggae Sunsplash was a major annual reggae music festival held in Jamaica from 1978 to 1998, known for heavy marijuana use among attendees.

“I haven't heard so much coughing since I was backstage at Reggae Sunsplash.”— Roz

Audi is a German luxury automobile manufacturer, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group.

“now that I know that this is your Audi, let me be the first to say 'Audi, neighbor!'”— Frasier

Détente is a French term used in international politics to describe the easing of strained relations, especially between the US and Soviet Union during the Cold…

“perhaps in the spirit of détente, I could, uh, buy you some coffee?”— Frasier

The 1936 Summer Olympics were held in Berlin, Germany, under the Nazi regime of Adolf Hitler, and are historically notable for political controversy.

“She won the bronze at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.”— Janelle

A cat burglar is a thief who enters buildings by climbing to upper stories, often associated with elegant, stealthy theft in popular culture.

“I've become a danger junkie. A cunning cat burglar with nerves of steel.”— Frasier

Kleptomania is a recognized impulse control disorder characterized by the recurrent failure to resist urges to steal objects not needed for personal use or mone…

“Well, it sound to me like you have a classic case of klepto... klepto... Kleptomania. Hi, Babette, this is Roz.”— Roz

Behavioral exposure therapy is a psychological treatment technique in which patients are gradually exposed to feared stimuli in a controlled way to reduce anxie…

“I am using a technique known as behavioral exposure therapy. Climb higher, Niles. Ever higher, conquer your fear!”— Frasier

Three clinical phobias: arachnophobia (fear of spiders), acrophobia (fear of heights), and agoraphobia (fear of crowds/open spaces), combined by Frasier into th…

“you are looking at that rarest of beasts, the arachno-acro-agoraphobe”— Frasier

Sherry is a fortified wine made from white grapes grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, frequently consumed by Frasier and Niles.

“Niles goes to the sherry bar.”— Niles

Champagne is a sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France, traditionally associated with celebrations.

“Champagne!”— Janelle