British Comedy

See, there's the thing about living in the world--every so often you look at something that, well, you're used to and it's part of the background because it's always there. But then...well, then some forgotten corner of your brain perks up and says, "Hang on a minute! If we were characters in a novel, or a movie, or something, that right there would MEAN something! Actually, that would mean something so strongly, many people would complain about the author being heavy-handed with his symbolism! Melodramatic, even! I mean, honestly, you don't name your bad guy ______--that just screams bad guy!" Sometimes it means something. Sometimes it doesn't. But it always makes me wonder...