I am convinced that Fawlty Towers is the greatest and funniest TV show ever made, so in the spirit of things, I thought I'd make an appreciation thread. After all, this is a little more appropriate than hijacking a U2 Survivor thread on EYKIW to tell Fawlty Towers jokes, as has been done before.
So ... here's one of my favourites jokes, from the episode Communication Problems (otherwise known to many as the Mrs Richards episode).
Basil and the hearing impaired Mrs Richards are up in the room she booked, arguing because she's dissatisfied.
Mrs Richards: And another thing, I asked for a room with a view
Basil: Deaf, mad, and blind. This is the view as far as I can remember, madam ... yes, yes, this is the view.
R: I expected something more interesting than that.
B: That is Torquay, madam.
R: That's not good enough.
B: Well may I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically -
R: Don't be silly. I expected to be able to see the sea.
B: You can see the sea. It's over there between the land and the sky.
R: I'd need a telescope to see that.
B: Well may I suggest that you consider moving to a hotel closer to the sea or preferably in it.
R: Now listen to me. I'm not satisfied, but I've decided to stay here. However, I shall expect a reduction.
B: Why? Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment?
So ... here's one of my favourites jokes, from the episode Communication Problems (otherwise known to many as the Mrs Richards episode).
Basil and the hearing impaired Mrs Richards are up in the room she booked, arguing because she's dissatisfied.
Mrs Richards: And another thing, I asked for a room with a view
Basil: Deaf, mad, and blind. This is the view as far as I can remember, madam ... yes, yes, this is the view.
R: I expected something more interesting than that.
B: That is Torquay, madam.
R: That's not good enough.
B: Well may I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically -
R: Don't be silly. I expected to be able to see the sea.
B: You can see the sea. It's over there between the land and the sky.
R: I'd need a telescope to see that.
B: Well may I suggest that you consider moving to a hotel closer to the sea or preferably in it.
R: Now listen to me. I'm not satisfied, but I've decided to stay here. However, I shall expect a reduction.
B: Why? Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment?