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Pat · 08-10-2012, 01:29 AM

Don't know if you've ever watched the Big Bang Theory, but I was watching an episode the other day and saw something quite interesting.

In a Frasier episode, Niles and Frasier are ranting and raving about going to see "throat singers". I believe this is the ep where Martin is going back to work and needs Eddie walked while he's gone. Niles invited Daphne to a concert (Billy Joel?) and Frasier invited Niles to go hear "throat singers".

That's the first time I had ever heard of such a thing: throat singers.

In the Big Bang Thoery, somewhere in seasons three, Sheldon is upset that Lenard was breaking "the roommate agreement" and how Sheldon stayed within the guidelines of the agreement- he even stopped practicing his throat singing. Then Sheldon gives them a demonstration. WOW! So that's what throat singing is.

If you haven't see it... I JUST FOUND IT.
HERE IT IS:
From The Big Bang Theory Episode 15 of Season 3, The Large Hadron Collision.

bingbangbaby · 08-10-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Pat

Don't know if you've ever watched the Big Bang Theory, but I was watching an episode the other day and saw something quite interesting.

In a Frasier episode, Niles and Frasier are ranting and raving about going to see "throat singers". I believe this is the ep where Martin is going back to work and needs Eddie walked while he's gone. Niles invited Daphne to a concert (Billy Joel?) and Frasier invited Niles to go hear "throat singers".

That's the first time I had ever heard of such a thing: throat singers.

In the Big Bang Thoery, somewhere in seasons three, Sheldon is upset that Lenard was breaking "the roommate agreement" and how Sheldon stayed within the guidelines of the agreement- he even stopped practicing his throat singing. Then Sheldon gives them a demonstration. WOW! So that's what throat singing is.

That's pretty funny! I hadn't seen Big Bang Theory until recently, when it seemed to be playing nonstop in the breakroom at my work. After watching seasons 1, 2, and part of 3, I decided that Big Bang Theory is actually an updated version of Frasier, with younger characters.

If you really look, there are parallels between all the characters and a lot of very similar personalities and storylines. There are some foundational differences, of course, but all in all, they are very similar shows, don't you think?

Pat · 08-10-2012, 03:09 PM

Huh! I really didn't notice. But Kristen once cleverly mentioned that Sheldon seems like an offspring from Frasier or Niles.

Schmoopie · 08-12-2012, 06:52 AM

I am waiting until I finish all the Caroline in the City eps that I have on my DVR and then I'm going to rent this show and get caught up on it. The ones I've seen on TBS are absolutely hilarious. Oddly enough I found out about BBT from a waiter at Olive Garden. I was sitting there with my husband and we were waiting for our food. I was going through some notes I had for a Frasier story I was writing and the waiter asked me about it. When I went through the whole thing of explaining fan fiction, he told me that he thought BBT and Frasier are the two most intelligent shows he's ever seen. That's what got me watching BBT. But I want to watch from the beginning.

Pat · 08-12-2012, 01:44 PM

Andrea, I'm the same way with shows. Even from the beginning of watching Frasier, I found some things making more sense and some of the jokes were funnier if the show is watched in sequence.

Leigh Ann · 08-13-2012, 09:31 AM

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I am waiting until I finish all the Caroline in the City eps that I have on my DVR and then I'm going to rent this show and get caught up on it. The ones I've seen on TBS are absolutely hilarious. Oddly enough I found out about BBT from a waiter at Olive Garden. I was sitting there with my husband and we were waiting for our food. I was going through some notes I had for a Frasier story I was writing and the waiter asked me about it. When I went through the whole thing of explaining fan fiction, he told me that he thought BBT and Frasier are the two most intelligent shows he's ever seen. That's what got me watching BBT. But I want to watch from the beginning.

Cool story, Andrea!

I've only seen a couple eps of BBT so far, but my dad likes it. He watches it a lot.

bingbangbaby · 08-13-2012, 03:02 PM

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Andrea, I'm the same way with shows. Even from the beginning of watching Frasier, I found some things making more sense and some of the jokes were funnier if the show is watched in sequence.

Me too... I'm a little obsessive about it though. I must watch a show in order from season one episode one, or I won't watch it at all, no matter how popular it gets, until it goes into syndication where I can see it from the beginning.

I think it has to do with my work schedule. For 25 years I've worked evenings right through prime time, so there's tons of entire series that came and went without me ever seeing an episode first run-- Frasier was one of them, along with most every other show from the last 25 years. Guess I'm just used to seeing stuff outside of prime time. The only reason I've even seen Big Bang Theory at all is because it's playing in our breakroom at work and they rented us seasons 1-3, so I can see it from the beginning.

Schmoopie · 08-14-2012, 01:16 AM

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Me too... I'm a little obsessive about it though. I must watch a show in order from season one episode one, or I won't watch it at all, no matter how popular it gets, until it goes into syndication where I can see it from the beginning.

I think it has to do with my work schedule. For 25 years I've worked evenings right through prime time, so there's tons of entire series that came and went without me ever seeing an episode first run-- Frasier was one of them, along with most every other show from the last 25 years. Guess I'm just used to seeing stuff outside of prime time.

Oh I can totally relate to this although it's been a long time since I've worked nights but I remember missing entire seasons of shows b/c of working and going to school at night.

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The only reason I've even seen Big Bang Theory at all is because it's playing in our breakroom at work and they rented us seasons 1-3, so I can see it from the beginning.

Ha ha! That's awesome!

Pat · 08-15-2012, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bingbangbaby

After watching seasons 1, 2, and part of 3, I decided that Big Bang Theory is actually an updated version of Frasier, with younger characters.

If you really look, there are parallels between all the characters and a lot of very similar personalities and storylines. There are some foundational differences, of course, but all in all, they are very similar shows, don't you think?

OH MY. I was just watching some ep of Big Bang Theory season 4 and have found Sheldon's new girlfriend to be the carbon copy of Lilith!!! Her manerisms, the way she talks, and the way she reacts and coops with things.
WOW! I didn't see that one coming. It's almost like her character was described as being Lilith.

Schmoopie · 08-15-2012, 05:31 AM

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OH MY. I was just watching some ep of Big Bang Theory season 4 and have found Sheldon's new girlfriend to be the carbon copy of Lilith!!! Her manerisms, the way she talks, and the way she reacts and coops with things.
WOW! I didn't see that one coming. It's almost like her character was described as being Lilith.

Oh poor Sheldon!

bingbangbaby · 08-17-2012, 10:01 PM

I'm starting to wonder if maybe these two shows share some of the same writers, or if maybe there's a Frasier fan or two in the BBT writing staff.
Once again, Big Bang was on in our break room at work and I came in in the middle of an episode I had never seen before (I think it was season 3 or 4, and it had the word "engagement" in the episode title). Sheldon was in what looked like a hospital or maybe a research center of some sort, and he was doing exactly what Niles always does, with the handkerchief up to his face to protect him from germs. Then, word for exact word, he said "oh what fresh hell is this?" That is exactly what Frasier says in Space Quest when he's in Nervosa trying to get some space and Niles walks in and greets him.
It seems like that's a pretty specific and unique line to be coincidence, don't you guys think?

Pat · 08-17-2012, 11:26 PM

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I'm starting to wonder if maybe these two shows share some of the same writers, or if maybe there's a Frasier fan or two in the BBT writing staff.
Once again, Big Bang was on in our break room at work and I came in in the middle of an episode I had never seen before (I think it was season 3 or 4, and it had the word "engagement" in the episode title). Sheldon was in what looked like a hospital or maybe a research center of some sort, and he was doing exactly what Niles always does, with the handkerchief up to his face to protect him from germs. Then, word for exact word, he said "oh what fresh hell is this?" That is exactly what Frasier says in Space Quest when he's in Nervosa trying to get some space and Niles walks in and greets him.
It seems like that's a pretty specific and unique line to be coincidence, don't you guys think?

That is too funny. I've got to see that Big Bang Episode. It must be in season 4.

bingbangbaby · 08-18-2012, 08:46 AM

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That is too funny. I've got to see that Big Bang Episode. It must be in season 4.

While I haven't researched writers yet, I did research the phrase and found that it was coined by writer Dorothy Parker (1893-1967). I also found a very short clip of that BBT moment.

Pat · 08-18-2012, 11:01 AM

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While I haven't researched writers yet, I did research the phrase and found that it was coined by writer Dorothy Parker (1893-1967). I also found a very short clip of that BBT moment.

That is funny! GREAT CALL BINGBANGBABY!

bingbangbaby · 08-19-2012, 12:18 AM

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That is funny! GREAT CALL BINGBANGBABY!

Thanks

I looked at the dvd at work today and it's season 4, episode 23, called The Engagement Reaction.

08-10-2012, 01:29 AM	#1
Pat Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 11, 2000 Location: 2Trivia4Me, VA Posts: 2,729	Frasier and The Big Bang Theory Don't know if you've ever watched the Big Bang Theory, but I was watching an episode the other day and saw something quite interesting. In a Frasier episode, Niles and Frasier are ranting and raving about going to see "throat singers". I believe this is the ep where Martin is going back to work and needs Eddie walked while he's gone. Niles invited Daphne to a concert (Billy Joel?) and Frasier invited Niles to go hear "throat singers". That's the first time I had ever heard of such a thing: throat singers. In the Big Bang Thoery, somewhere in seasons three, Sheldon is upset that Lenard was breaking "the roommate agreement" and how Sheldon stayed within the guidelines of the agreement- he even stopped practicing his throat singing. Then Sheldon gives them a demonstration. WOW! So that's what throat singing is. If you haven't see it... I JUST FOUND IT. HERE IT IS: From The Big Bang Theory Episode 15 of Season 3, The Large Hadron Collision.
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08-12-2012, 06:52 AM	#4
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I am waiting until I finish all the Caroline in the City eps that I have on my DVR and then I'm going to rent this show and get caught up on it. The ones I've seen on TBS are absolutely hilarious. Oddly enough I found out about BBT from a waiter at Olive Garden. I was sitting there with my husband and we were waiting for our food. I was going through some notes I had for a Frasier story I was writing and the waiter asked me about it. When I went through the whole thing of explaining fan fiction, he told me that he thought BBT and Frasier are the two most intelligent shows he's ever seen. That's what got me watching BBT. But I want to watch from the beginning.
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08-10-2012, 03:09 PM	#3
Pat Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 11, 2000 Location: 2Trivia4Me, VA Posts: 2,729	Huh! I really didn't notice. But Kristen once cleverly mentioned that Sheldon seems like an offspring from Frasier or Niles.

08-12-2012, 01:44 PM	#5
Pat Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 11, 2000 Location: 2Trivia4Me, VA Posts: 2,729	Andrea, I'm the same way with shows. Even from the beginning of watching Frasier, I found some things making more sense and some of the jokes were funnier if the show is watched in sequence.

08-17-2012, 10:01 PM	#11
bingbangbaby I see you!! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 15, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,070	I'm starting to wonder if maybe these two shows share some of the same writers, or if maybe there's a Frasier fan or two in the BBT writing staff. Once again, Big Bang was on in our break room at work and I came in in the middle of an episode I had never seen before (I think it was season 3 or 4, and it had the word "engagement" in the episode title). Sheldon was in what looked like a hospital or maybe a research center of some sort, and he was doing exactly what Niles always does, with the handkerchief up to his face to protect him from germs. Then, word for exact word, he said "oh what fresh hell is this?" That is exactly what Frasier says in Space Quest when he's in Nervosa trying to get some space and Niles walks in and greets him. It seems like that's a pretty specific and unique line to be coincidence, don't you guys think?