Season 2 · Episode 6 · 1994
The Botched Language Of Cranes
20 cultural references across 8 categories.
Fashion
1Food/Dining
3Café Nervosa
fictionalA fictional coffeehouse in Seattle that serves as a regular gathering place for the characters on Frasier.
“Even at the Café Nervosa, my sanctuary, I thought they were trying out the new cappuccino maker”— Frasier
Polynesian drinks
Tropical cocktails often served in tiki bars, typically garnished with small paper umbrellas.
“I might as well use one of those little paper ones they put in Polynesian drinks!”— Frasier
cappuccino
An Italian espresso-based coffee drink traditionally prepared with steamed milk foam.
“I thought they were trying out the new cappuccino maker - I turned and saw three tables hissing at me!”— Frasier
Historical Figure
1Literature
4Emerald City
A nickname for Seattle, but originally the city in L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.'
“it's another gray, depressing day here in the Emerald City”— Frasier
Nantucket
A reference to the famous 'There once was a man from Nantucket' limerick tradition, known for bawdy humor.
“Why don't I call Bulldog and ask him for a couple of limericks from his Nantucket series?!”— Frasier
Blue Heaven
A comic novel by Joe Keenan, published in 1988, featuring the character Sister Joselia.
“[N.B. "Sister Joselia" is the name of a character from Joe Keenan's early novels, "Blue Heaven" and "Putting On The Ritz."]”— Frasier
Putting On The Ritz
A comic novel by Joe Keenan, published in 1991, a sequel to 'Blue Heaven.'
“[N.B. "Sister Joselia" is the name of a character from Joe Keenan's early novels, "Blue Heaven" and "Putting On The Ritz."]”— Frasier
Music
1Mythology/Religion
1Other
8Kathie Lee Gifford
American television personality and talk show host, known for co-hosting 'Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.'
“their first choice had become available: the irrepressible Kathie Lee Gifford!”— Frasier
Derek Mann
fictionalA fictional newspaper columnist in Seattle who appears in the Frasier universe.
“Derek Mann mentioned you in his column.”— Martin
Stephen Hawking
British theoretical physicist and cosmologist, known for his work on black holes and for his book 'A Brief History of Time.'
“Yes, but unfortunately Stephen Hawking is not here to explain it to us!”— Niles
Johnny Carson
Legendary American television host who hosted 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' from 1962 to 1992.
“Do what Johnny Carson used to do - just make a joke about how bad it is. Hmmm? Bomb-o!”— Martin
Titanic
The RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912 after hitting an iceberg.
“A Rabbi, a Minister and a Priest, are all sitting at the bar on the Titanic...”— Frasier
Pancakes and Parables
fictionalA fictional Sunday morning cable TV show hosted by the fictional Bishop Cologie in the Frasier universe.
“our chairman and host of the popular Sunday morning cable TV show, "Pancakes and Parables."”— Mike
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
fictionalA fictional hospital in the Frasier universe (though St. Bartholomew's Hospital is also a famous real hospital in London).
“St. Bartholomew's Hospital wants you to emcee their annual benefit.”— Roz
Plexiglas
A brand name for transparent thermoplastic, often used as a lightweight alternative to glass.
“let Pet Paradise console you with a tasteful Plexiglas memorial bearing the likeness of your departed friend”— Frasier