The recent episode of the Simpsons reminded me of some other TV series that have referred to Lithuania/Lithuanians in one way or another. It's funny how 1 silly quote can actually create an image of a nation in one's mind, especially if that person has never heard of this country or spoken to anyone of that origin. This is how stereotypes get created or at least maintained. However, to me every unexpected Lithuanian-related reference is just amusing. It also reminds me that the Lithuanian community in the states is pretty strong. So, here it is, the collection of TV series references:
The Greateful Dead Barcelona Olypics t-shirt on Friends (starts at 1:44).
The annoying Lithuanian grandmother sharing Lithuanian folklore on CSI.
'Russian' beers on How I Met Your Mother. Everything that comes from the east of Europe is Russian, got it?
How I Met Your Mother strikes again - an angry Lithuanian neighbour swearing at Lily.
And finally: a bloody puppitt show in a Lithuanian center on the Simpsons.
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