Out of scientific curiosity, I have a question for our Antipodean colleagues.
Do any US television shows air in the Antipodes? I was thinking that the reference to Ralph Kramden and his neighbor, Norton, may have been obscure to you folks. Come to think of it, it may have been obscure to younger members of the US scientific community. See
The Honeymooners - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Steve
I have indeed witnessed episodes of the colloquial television show entitled "The Honeymooners", oh so long ago. The wife's name, I believe was Alice Kramden and 'Norton's' wife's name was Trixie. Alice was, if I remember correctly, somewhat of an amateur lunar affectionate as her husband continuously promised to send her "to the moon, Alice, TO THE MOON!"
Speaking of US television broadcasts, I have observed a peculiar atmospheric phenomenon regarding weather patterns displayed on our international channels, in that, all weather patterns, when flowing/heading in a northerly direction seem to mysteriously stop dead at the boarder with Canada!? Yet,
all cold weather patterns resulting from the geographical north (and the resulting havoc visited upon the 'Lower 48') are blamed on the esteemed aforementioned country of the British Commonwealth. What's up with that?
I further recall a related report of an earthquake occurring in the State of Washington, where the seismic oscillations seemingly 'bounced off' of the geopolitical boundary with the Province of British Columbia. Apparently the shock was not recorded in Vancouver (BC) or the Capital of Victoria! Simply amazing!!! (
yes, no less than
3 exclamation points)
I ask this perplexing question, out of scientific curiosity, of our North American Colleagues.