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  This is so strange.  Seeing the Cheers set filmed in a realistic approach is a sight to behold.  The Cheers cast members seem meaner and ruder than their sitcom versions.  While both shows share a universe, the Cheers guys are not as funny.  St. Elsewhere is a drama, and Cheers is a comedy.   The Cheers set is fuller in this episode than it is on the actual show.  I loved seeing the TNG crew walking around the DS9 sets with their brighter lighting and music.  Seeing the dramatic lighting and extra...extras is an interesting side look at the Cheers set.   By the way, this crossover happened early in the Cheers series.  They mention Coach, who died later in the series.    The St. Elsewhere cast just stops by the Cheers bar, has their chat, and moves on.  The Cheers crew cameos and moves on.  Elsewhere just passes through.  I had completely forgotten about this crossover.   Did you know Mickey ...

  I always thought the F-word meant a cigarette in the UK.  And there are links to the word, which is connected to the old term "a bundle of sticks".  I never knew it also meant a British-style meatball.  I did a "wait, what?" It's a real name for British meatballs .   Given it is 2026, it is a bit jarring to hear with my sensitive ears.  My 1990s ears give me a chuckle.