Season 4 · Episode 24 · 1996
Odd Man Out
19 cultural references across 8 categories.
Food/Dining
1Literature
1Music
2David Cassidy
American actor and singer (1950-2017) who became a teen idol as Keith Partridge on The Partridge Family in the 1970s.
“All my girlfriends had posters of David Cassidy. I had Pablo Cassall.”— Laura
Pablo Casals
Spanish cellist and conductor (1876-1973), widely regarded as one of the greatest cellists of all time.
“All my girlfriends had posters of David Cassidy. I had Pablo Cassall.”— Laura
Mythology/Religion
3Druids
Members of the priestly class in ancient Celtic cultures, associated with religious rituals and sacred sites like Stonehenge.
“this smashing young man came up to me and told me he was an actual descendent of the Druids.”— Daphne
Episcopalian
A member of the Episcopal Church, the American branch of the Anglican Communion, often associated with upper-class American Protestantism.
“Actually, I'm going out with Maris, so I guess you could say I'm up for a little Episcopalian.”— Niles
Good Samaritan
A figure from a parable told by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke (10:25-37), about a Samaritan who helps a stranger in need, used as a byword for charitable helpfuln…
“my coming down here wasn't entirely the act of a Good Samaritan. More like a lonely Samaritan.”— Frasier
Other
4Blunderbuss
An antique short-barreled firearm with a flared muzzle, used from the 17th to 19th centuries.
“firing Swedish meatballs at me from an antique blunderbuss.”— Niles
Mile High Club
A slang term for people who have had sexual intercourse during a flight aboard an aircraft.
“when she leaned over and suggested we join the Mile High Club, rather than admit I was unfamiliar with the term, I whispered back, 'I really don't travel enough to make that worthwhile.'”— Niles
Toujours la grande soeur
French phrase meaning 'always the big sister,' used by Laura to characterize her bossy tendencies toward her sister Molly.
“I know, toujours la grande souer.”— Laura
Impala
The Chevrolet Impala, a full-size car built by Chevrolet; Martin's 1982 model is referenced as a modest, vinyl-seated vehicle.
“I just can't picture Maris in Dad's '82 Impala.”— Frasier
Philosophy/Psychology
1Travel
3Acapulco
A famous beach resort city on the Pacific coast of Mexico, long popular as a vacation destination.
“Once, I finished work on a Friday and hopped a plane to Acapulco, and I didn't pack anything but my toothbrush.”— Roz
Stonehenge
A prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, consisting of a ring of standing stones, dating to around 3000-2000 BC.
“I was eighteen and visiting Stonehenge and this smashing young man came up to me and told me he was an actual descendent of the Druids.”— Daphne
Via Terra
fictionalA hotel in Acapulco mentioned in the episode; appears to be fictional.
“What hotel are you staying at? Via Terra. Why, that's where I'm staying!”— Woman
Wine/Alcohol
4Sherry
A fortified wine produced in the Jerez region of Spain, frequently consumed by Frasier and Niles as their drink of choice.
“Like some sherry?”— Frasier
Rob Roy
A cocktail made with Scotch whisky and sweet vermouth, similar to a Manhattan but using Scotch instead of rye.
“She was liquored up on Rob Roys and firing Swedish meatballs at me from an antique blunderbuss.”— Niles
Merlot
A dark blue-colored wine grape variety used to make red wine, one of the primary grapes used in Bordeaux wine.
“Robust color, fruity bouquet. I'd say that's an amusing little merlot.”— Niles
Cabernet
Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape varieties.
“Cabernet.”— Frasier