Lexicon. Not derived from Ulrika and myself having each lived in LA for decades, but calling out Fawlty Towers, and the relationship between Basil Fawlty and poor Manuel. Thus:
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Word choice
Having watched a fair number of Premier League matches, I just want to say…
…boy, the presenters use the word “quality” a lot.
“I’m glad…”
Bernard: I believe you know each other.
Sir Humphrey: Yes, we did cross swords when the Minister gave me a grilling over the estimates in the Public Accounts Committee.
Hacker: I wouldn’t say that.
Sir Humphrey: You came up with all the questions I hoped nobody would ask.
Hacker: Well, Opposition’s about coming up with awkward questions.
Sir Humphrey: And Government is about not answering them.
Hacker: Well, you answered all mine anyway.
Sir Humphrey: I’m glad you thought so, Minister.
— Yes, Minister, S1E1, “Open Government,” written by Antony Jay & Jonathan Lynn
Lexicon for the final line, which those who know me have oft suffered from. Here’s the bit as performed:
Lincolnshire Poacher
At a pub called The Lincolnshire Poacher, in Nottingham, back in 2016.
