Voyage Of The Damned

Tight-fitting calf-length pants inspired by the traditional costume of Spanish bullfighters (toreros).

“A swarthy Latin man in Toreador pants comes in.”— Stage direction

An American television amateur talent contest (1976-1980) hosted by Chuck Barris, famous for its low-quality, often absurd acts.

“Dear God! You've booked me on a floating Gong Show!”— Frasier

A 1976 film based on the true story of the MS St. Louis, a ship of Jewish refugees turned away from Cuba in 1939. Also a general cultural phrase for a doomed jo…

“O.K., you're right. We're on the Voyage of the Damned.”— Roz

Yellowfin tuna, commonly seared at high heat in culinary preparation, a popular dish in fine dining.

“Three minutes in the sun, she'd sear like an Ahi tuna!”— Frasier

An herbal tea made from chamomile flowers, widely consumed as a soothing beverage.

“It calls for courvoisier, chamomile tea, and a dash of framboise!”— Frasier

A vegetable of the cabbage family, commonly associated with being disliked by children.

“Eat your veggies, there'll be no Brussels sprouts in hell...”— Daphne

An American hot sandwich made with a hamburger patty, melted cheese, and grilled onions on rye bread.

“I had a patty melt with Giggles before his show.”— Frasier

U.S. Army General who commanded Coalition forces in the 1991 Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm).

“Well, plenty of people do. Look, Zubin Mehta did one, General Schwartzkopf, and it says right here, Gore Vidal did two of them!”— Roz

Reference to Mrs. Catherine O'Leary and her cow, who according to popular legend started the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

“A horny society boozer, and the Mrs. O'Leary's Cow of our current predicament!”— Frasier

American author, essayist, screenwriter, and public intellectual known for his witty, acerbic commentary and novels such as 'Myra Breckinridge' and 'Lincoln.'

“Gore Vidal did two of them! ... Gore Vidal? He hates everything!”— Roz

Renowned Indian conductor, longtime music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

“Well, plenty of people do. Look, Zubin Mehta did one, General Schwartzkopf, and it says right here, Gore Vidal did two of them!”— Roz

A popular disco-era line dance and song from the 1970s, originally associated with Van McCoy's 1975 hit 'The Hustle.'

“The Hustle was too strenuous — she had no booty to shake.”— Niles

A large piano with a horizontal frame, typically found in concert halls and luxury settings.

“My God, is that a grand piano?!”— Frasier

A constructed international auxiliary language created by L. L. Zamenhof in 1887, intended to foster international communication.

“Oh yes, Roz, say something amusing in Esperanto!”— Frasier

A breed of domestic cat known for its distinctive ticked coat, often with an orange/reddish color.

“if it looks like she has an orange Abyssinian on her head—don't stare. That's a wiglet.”— Frasier

French expression meaning 'good journey,' commonly used to wish someone a pleasant trip.

“Bon voyage.”— Niles

A conflagration that burned from October 8-10, 1871, destroying much of Chicago; popularly blamed on Mrs. O'Leary's cow.

“A horny society boozer, and the Mrs. O'Leary's Cow of our current predicament! ... A woman in Chicago who — oh, I don't have the time!”— Frasier

A city in Nevada known for its casinos, entertainment shows, and proximity to Lake Tahoe.

“I caught his act in Reno a few years ago.”— Martin

The northernmost U.S. state, a popular cruise destination known for its glaciers, wildlife, and scenery.

“One of their celebrity entertainers cancelled on a ship that's going to Alaska”— Roz

A European country known for luxury travel, banking, and medical/cosmetic treatments.

“Maris has flown to Switzerland for a new cosmetic treatment.”— Niles

A prestigious French cognac brand, one of the world's leading producers of cognac.

“It calls for courvoisier, chamomile tea, and a dash of framboise!”— Frasier

A raspberry-flavored liqueur or eau-de-vie, commonly used in cocktails and cooking.

“It calls for courvoisier, chamomile tea, and a dash of framboise!”— Frasier

A major American bourbon whiskey brand, one of the best-selling bourbons in the world.

“And if Niles needs any more help, he's got Dr. Jim Beam and he makes house calls!”— Martin