Another quote from the Blackadder the Third episode "Dish and Dishonesty": E: Well, yes, sir. There is one man who might be the ace up our sleeve. A rather crusty, loudmouthed ace named Sir Talbot Buxomly. G: Never heard of him. E: That’s hardly surprising, sir. Sir Talbot has the worst attendance record of any member of Parliament. On the one occasion he did enter the House of Commons, he passed water in the Great Hall, and then passed *out* in the Speaker’s Chair. But if we can get him to support us, then we are safe. G: Well, what’s he like? E: Well, according to `Who’s Who’, his interests include flogging servants, shooting poor people, and the extension of slavery to anyone who hasn’t got a knighthood. G: Excellent! Sensible policies for a happier Britain! E: However, if we are to get him to support us, he will need some sort of incentive. G: Hmm. Anything in mind? E: Well, you could appoint him a High Court judge… G: Is he qualified? E: He’s a violent, bigoted, mindless old fool. G: Sounds a bit *over*qualified… Well, send him here at once!
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