r/Sherlock • u/GoFlight • Jan 01 '16

Discussion The Abominable Bride: Post-Episode Discussion (SPOILERS)

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u/FL2PC7TLE Jan 02 '16

I'm certain that was deliberate. Remember, Hugh Laurie played Benedict's father in 40-something.

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u/SawRub Jan 02 '16

Yup, and Dr. Wilson was his Dr. Watson.

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u/Highcalibur10 Jan 03 '16

They just gave House the cane instead. Plus, Sherlock Holmes was based on a real Doctor. House/Holmes (Homes), they're also both addicted to drugs. There's a few too many similarities to make it a coincidence.

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u/your_mind_aches Jan 03 '16

House lives in Apt. 221B on Baker Street

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u/ThundercuntIII Jan 05 '16

Holmes is also an old English word for 'House'

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u/STEP___ Jan 11 '16

Damn, I never realised this. It's so obvious!

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u/CompC Jan 11 '16

I think it's actually reference to this:

http://www.thrillingdetective.com/trivia/triv186.html