BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / 42?

**Posted by Thanksforallthefish** September 16, 2013 9:46 am

When they first enter the bank there's a huge "42" shown several times. Is it the answer to everything? Or just a funny in- joke? ( since Martin was in "a hitchhiker's guide to the universe)

Last edited by Thanksforallthefish (September 16, 2013 10:45 am)

**Posted by Mattlocked** September 16, 2013 10:42 am

Sorry, I don't understand what you are talking about - but I really love your name! *sings*

**Posted by Thanksforallthefish** September 16, 2013 10:46 am

Sorry! Just clarified the post.

**Posted by Thanksforallthefish** September 16, 2013 12:01 pm

Possibly too obscure of a Douglas Adams reference? But I was thinking maybe they thought it might be funny since "42" is the answer to everything. Just another layer of subtext to add to your plate when trying to analyze every episode in minutiae.

Or, maybe I'm just over-thinking........

**Posted by tobeornot221b** September 16, 2013 4:14 pm

"Tower 42" is an actual skyscraper in the City of London.

http://www.sherlockology.com/locations/tower-42

Though, I like the reference to said "42". But this has to be a total coincidence imo.

**Posted by Mattlocked** September 16, 2013 6:51 pm

Ah..............NOW I understand! (I forgot that 42 was the answer to all questions. )
Yes, I too think this is a coincidence.

**Posted by Thanksforallthefish** September 17, 2013 4:35 am

tobeornot221b wrote:
"Tower 42" is an actual skyscraper in the City of London.

http://www.sherlockology.com/locations/tower-42

Though, I like the reference to said "42". But this has to be a total coincidence imo.

Very cool! I had no idea. ... Also, just FYI, there's a Doctor Who episode named "42". Hmmmm...Wonder why the Brits have such a fascination with the number?

**Posted by Ormond Sacker** October 7, 2013 7:49 pm

Thanksforallthefish wrote:
tobeornot221b wrote:
"Tower 42" is an actual skyscraper in the City of London.

http://www.sherlockology.com/locations/tower-42

Though, I like the reference to said "42". But this has to be a total coincidence imo.
Very cool! I had no idea. ... Also, just FYI, there's a Doctor Who episode named "42". Hmmmm...Wonder why the Brits have such a fascination with the number?

Because it the answer, that's why.

**Posted by Davina** October 13, 2013 6:59 am

To everything!

**Posted by Neptune Centari** October 22, 2013 3:11 am

Thanksforallthefish wrote:
Possibly too obscure of a Douglas Adams reference? But I was thinking maybe they thought it might be funny since "42" is the answer to everything. Just another layer of subtext to add to your plate when trying to analyze every episode in minutiae.

Or, maybe I'm just over-thinking........

There is no such thing as "over-thinking" in the Sherlock fandom. Just saying,

**Posted by Danielle80** April 15, 2016 6:22 pm

I thought it was the floor from Sebastian's office because of the "ding" sound. It reminded me of an elevator door.

Last edited by Danielle80 (April 15, 2016 6:31 pm)