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Frasier; Season 1 Episode 1: The Good Son; Written by David Angell, Peter Casey and David Lee
Pilot Episode, Aired on NBC, 16 September 1993

17:34: Trying to be the good son

17.41: You think this is what it’s about? Guilt?

17:42: Isn’t it?

17:43: Of course, it is

17:45: But the point is, I did it. I took you in

17:46: And I got news for you.

17:47: I wanted to do it, because you’re my father.

17:51: And how do you repay me?

17:52: Ever since you moved in here, it’s been a snide comment about this or a smart little put down about that.

17:58: Well, I’ve done my best to make a home here for you.

18:02: And once – just once – would it have killed you

18:03: to say thank you?

18:05: One lousy thank you.

This need to be acknowledged and appreciated is universal in Western and Asian societies.

Sometimes one lousy thank you is just what it takes to keep things in harmony.

Have you considered how powerful THANK YOU can be?

It may be used carelessly in work exchanges and sometimes even patronisingly to get things done.

However when it is used with good intent, the meaning does get through and the recipient can feel the gratitude and appreciation for the effort they have put in.

I can’t believe I’m just catching on to the magic that is Dr. Frasier Crane in the year 2024.

31 years later and I’m in awe of the good writing and acting, especially by Kelsey Grammer.

This scene from the first episode gave me a lump in my throat and also showed me that the parent-child dynamics between cultures and age do not differ by much.

The stereotypical Western child isn’t as filial as an Asian. Not True.
Parents & Children trade snarky and snide comments. True everywhere.
People have expectations. “How do you repay me?” Common and True
People want to be acknowledged. Common and True.

Have you made your Thank You mean something today?

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