I’m a sucker for background jokes, and Armando Iannucci’s work is littered with them. Take these on-screen messages scrolling by during a segment of 2006’s Time Trumpet as an example.
The premise should be self-evident, and the messages are best read in Iannucci’s voice.

Harold, Surrey

Fabian, East London

Wardy, Welwyn

Martin, Glasgow

Marvin, Humberside

Jason, Larunx

Boris, Fungling

Yves, Stafford
It’s not that easy to make out, but the Disclaimer reads:
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