Poll of the Day > Does Mr. Bean set a bad example?

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First let me say I love Rowan Atkinson's "Mr Bean" series. We have them all on dvd. I've wanted to drive his little yellow car (are they real?).

However I cannot help but noticing;

1. Mr. Bean never works a real job so I dont know where he makes any money.

2. His basic gag is to make fun of rules, standards, and most parts of civilized society. He cuts in line at the hospital. He sneaks into a parking garage for free. He cheats on a test. He shoplifts in a store. He pokes fun of serious occasions like church services, weddings, funerals, and even visiting the queen.

3. He provides no real benefit to society. His only "friend" is his girlfriend and he treats her poorly.

All this yet he gets by just fine.

So I have to ask, is this a common theme in British comedy? At least in American comedy the characters hold jobs and follow rules.

He really is a poor example of a person to follow.
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I think part of the idea is the exaggeration. Granted I've never found that particular form of comedy to be all that funny, but I understand the concept. I tried to watch original The Office a few times & it seemed intentionally over the top. Probably need non-american opinions though.
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Philoktetes posted...

I've wanted to drive his little yellow car (are they real?).

Are minis real lol

Philoktetes posted...

All this yet he gets by just fine.

A major theme is him getting fucked over supremely for the shit he pulls.

Philoktetes posted...

So I have to ask, is this a common theme in British comedy? At least in American comedy the characters hold jobs and follow rules.

Our comedy is(was) seated in breaking the rules as it's a common method in comedy (subverting expectations). This shows up in Japanese comedy for the same reason (rigid expectations).
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