Who on the staff is a complete basket ?????

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Capt. Peacock was never one of my favorite characters. He's the power hungry fascist that I've grown to hate over the years yet I realize for our favourite show, he's a necessary evil. :evil:

What are some of you favourite "Peacock being a complete basket" scenes ??

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

The whole of "Conduct Unbecoming" Peacock was a basket (bastard) to Humphries. He treated Humphries like a thrid class citizen after Humphries helped get his arse out of many jams.

[Lucas The Tucas]

MMMMM____Up Captain Peacock...The key and Lunch Room and with Old Ernest...

Bliss Girl...About all...

A Change is as Good as a Rest...Toys and Beanie Cap...

The Clock...Getting to bust Old Ernest...

The Apartment...Gining Betty Heck...

And let's don't forget German Week...Air of Authority...and Dance...

Lucas :D

Ps...Without him there is no show ! ____Or a character like him...

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Peacock was a complete jerk to Slocombe in "Mrs. Slocombe Senior Person" just because she was getting a temp job in Rumbold's office. There was no need for that and Humphries is the only one that had a set of gonads to tell Peacock about it.

[Tiddles]

Awwww...a Peacock bashing thread. That makes me sad. :shock: Anywho....Peacock's character added balance to the show. Without him it'd be too nice and too easy. That military gruffness was needed to keep everyone in line. His womanizing, being a married man, was the only thing I found really baskety about him. The rest I rather found exciting and intriguing.

[dazzlestar14]

The key idea that really ticked me about Captain Peacock was when he would pick on one character imparticular. For instance, in "Coffee Morning", he only picked on Mr.Grainger, and none of the others. I found that unfair and simply cruel. However as mentioned above, it does add balance to the show and make it more versatile.

[Very Young Mr Grace]

Mrs. Slocombe commented "Capt. Peacock, I do not respond to any man's finger!" :o

Peacock and Mr. Mash used to bicker at each other. Of course, Mr. Mash is not allowed on the floor during opening hours. Every once in a while, however, he did appear and it drove Peacock crazy. LOL

[frankdicer]

Lucas states "This is justice, he's been rotten to me ever since I got here".
I think that's in the epi with Captain Peacocks boil. (the Hero?)

In conduct unbecoming he relentlessly berates Mr. Spooner into admitting
his (mr. Spooners) lack of credibility all the while ignoring the fact that
he did in fact falsify his sign-in time.

In another episode, his umbrella hooks with Mr. Rumbolds and it pulls apart.
Peacock notices the display of umbrellas in the gents dept and quietly
TRADES umbrellas.

He is the epitomy of an authoritarian aristocrat (even though he isn't one, he sure acts the part).
He wants others to act in a manner he approves of yet he himself eschews
the behavior. a hypocrite.

I can't understand why I like him :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

The key idea that really ticked me about Captain Peacock was when he would pick on one character imparticular. For instance, in "Coffee Morning", he only picked on Mr.Grainger, and none of the others. I found that unfair and simply cruel. However as mentioned above, it does add balance to the show and make it more versatile.

This show of "basketness" drives me. How he and then later on , the rest of the staff turn on poor Grainger.

From "Heir Apparent" when Peacock finds out that Humphries isn't OMG heir, he has that "I'd like to knock it off with a sledgehammer" look on his face as he say's "You're relived OMG? I am too". Like Humphries would have made Peacocks life Hell if Humphries was in charge. Mrs. Humphries was wrong, Peacock is a toffee nosed git !!!!

[dazzlestar14]

Quote Gregwibblywobbly: "Mrs. Humphries was wrong, Peacock is a toffee
nosed git !!!!"

No doubt, I second that brotha!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Quote Gregwibblywobbly: "Mrs. Humphries was wrong, Peacock is a toffee
nosed git !!!!"

No doubt, I second that brotha!

:lol2:

[Tiddles]

I think the Peacock character is taken waaaay too seriously. You have to see him as a baffoon. There's an obnoxious character in every sit com...and they ALL get their "comeuppance." (Frank Burns, Ted Baxter..etc. ) Peacock has had his, for sure.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I think the Peacock character is taken waaaay too seriously. You have to see him as a baffoon. There's an obnoxious character in every sit com...and they ALL get their "comeuppance." (Frank Burns, Ted Baxter..etc. ) Peacock has had his, for sure.

It's not that I'm taking him too seriously, it's just a thread I thought of. I know that Peacock is the quintessenial "EVIL" for the show. I just thought it would be fun to list some of the times he's angered people by being the jerk he is.

[Lucas The Tucas]

Dear Tiddles

Please look at my post...It is the second one after the topic...


"Ps...Without him there is no show !_____Or a character like him...


Lucas :D

[dazzlestar14]

~Plus,

Quote Dazzlestar14: "However as mentioned above, it does add balance to
the show and makes it more versatile."

~Another moment I can't stand is when he goes on about Billingsgate fish market to Mrs.Slocombe. What's the big deal? There were like 02 customers in that whole scene if I'm not mistaken. Even Mr.Rumbold didn't care about shouting.

[frankdicer]

~Plus,

Quote Dazzlestar14: "However as mentioned above, it does add balance to
the show and makes it more versatile."

~Another moment I can't stand is when he goes on about Billingsgate fish market to Mrs.Slocombe. What's the big deal? There were like 02 customers in that whole scene if I'm not mistaken. Even Mr.Rumbold didn't care about shouting.

That's 'cause at heart Peacock is a SNOB!

He believes that form must be followed even above substance.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

~Another moment I can't stand is when he goes on about Billingsgate fish market to Mrs.Slocombe. What's the big deal? There were like 02 customers in that whole scene if I'm not mistaken. Even Mr.Rumbold didn't care about shouting.

I love that one when Rumbold comes out yelling himself !!!:lol2:

[Old Mr. Grace]

I always thought Peacock's bark was worse than his bite. Everytime he tried to seize power there would always be something (or someone) to stop him.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I hate the way he's so anal retentive with the time. To be late is one thing but a few seconds after 9 is not late in my book.

[dazzlestar14]

Oh I agree entirely! Not to get too off topic here, but did anybody else notice how the management become less strict as the seasons pass? I mean don't get me wrong, they're still unpleasant at times. But in older episodes, Lucas would get flamed if he walked out of his territory. Handkerchiefs had to be fluted to a right measurement, and so on. Yet in the later series, the gents were always at the ladies' counter, etc.

[Tiddles]

[size=18][color=red]I hate the way he's so anal retentive with the time. ]

Yeah but he was in the military, you see. :wink: And I am sure he made mental notes when the shelling was taking place so he could get on with the potatoes!

[frankdicer]

I hate the way he's so anal retentive with the time. To be late is one thing but a few seconds after 9 is not late in my book.

Geez, have you ever met or worked with someone who thought that ONLY
their watch had the right time? They usually thought that expressing their
opinion was tantamount to papal decree...

[frankdicer]

Oh I agree entirely! Not to get too off topic here, but did anybody else notice how the management become less strict as the seasons pass? I mean don't get me wrong, they're still unpleasant at times. But in older episodes, Lucas would get flamed if he walked out of his territory. Handkerchiefs had to be fluted to a right measurement, and so on. Yet in the later series, the gents were always at the ladies' counter, etc.

Yes but they had to buy their lingerie just like anyone else!! :lol:

And they fluted manually....I think there was a lot of hand-fluting going on. :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I hate the way he's so anal retentive with the time. ]

Yeah but he was in the military, you see. :wink: And I am sure he made mental notes when the shelling was taking place so he could get on with the potatoes!

:lol2: :lol2:

[Lucas The Tucas]

Dear Greg

Being late by a few seconds...

MMMMMMM_______I can see that you have never been in sales...

That early Monday morning meeting...At 8 am. the Sales Manager "LOCKED" the door to the conference room...

1. The first time you are late...They will real nicely tell you about it.

2. The next time you go get donuts for the crew...{you buy}...

3. The third time it's either donuts...???...or out the door...{Their Choice}... :shrug:

If there is a major problem...You had better call in very early...

And if you call in for every big sales meeting ...Bye ! Bye !

Lucas :D

[dazzlestar14]

~At my place of work, our meetings aren't so strict. LOL, the assistant manager slept in once and almost missed the entire meeting, that sure says a lot.

~But sometimes my manager reminds me of Captain Peacock. She can be kind of snotty like she runs the world, but then can have a real warm heart sometimes too. I guess like her, I tend to overlook the good qualities of poor Captain Peacock. My Apologies Old Floorwalker! :wink:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I've never worked for a Peacock. Of course I've rarely been late but if someone was to come in 30 seconds to a minute, it was excuseable. Now 5-10 minutes late was another issue.

[Lucas The Tucas]

Most of the time in sales you have 4-5 meetings a month...{That are a must}.

After that you get more freedom to do or go...

Lucas :D

[dazzlestar14]

4-5 meetings a month?? That sounds like so much! But I guess in sales you have several figures, statistics, issues, etc to go over. My meetings are always at 9am, how about you?

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I like Peacock best when he's being a basket to Rumbold. I love it in "Top Hats and Tails" when the two are dueling over the piano. I love it even more from "Old Order Changes" when Rumbold tells Peacock to get stuffed. :lol:

[Pamela]

Awwwwwwwww! :cry:

I like Captain Peacock...I'd even say he was my favourite! :D

[Tiddles]

Awwwwwwwww! :cry:

I like Captain Peacock...I'd even say he was my favourite! :D

Don't cry.....I am on your side! :lol:

[frankdicer]

Awwwwwwwww! :cry:

I like Captain Peacock...I'd even say he was my favourite! :D

Don't cry.....I am on your side! :lol:

I too said I liked Captain Peacock.....Just not sure why sometimes.

[Pamela]

cheers guys! :D

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Peacock for me is everything in that person or person you hate the most. I totally agree at times, he is a likeable character (rarely) and without him, AYBS? just wouldn't be the same.

[dazzlestar14]

Of course, you need a person to hate. If you loved and agreed with everybody on the show, then it wouldn't seem realistic at all. When I go to school, to work, to family gatherings, there's ALWAYS going to be one or two people of whom I can't stand. It's life, and that's what writers want their shows to reflect. Wow, that sounded too good coming from me. :wink:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Of course, you need a person to hate. If you loved and agreed with everybody on the show, then it wouldn't seem realistic at all. When I go to school, to work, to family gatherings, there's ALWAYS going to be one or two people of whom I can't stand. It's life, and that's what writers want their shows to reflect. Wow, that sounded too good coming from me. :wink:

Amen Brutha Dazz !!!!!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I've changed the title so we can include ALL the cast members doing "basket" like behavior.
Tell us some of the things that the whole of the staff did that you think is "basketized" !!!!

[dazzlestar14]

Excellent Idea!

A star example that enters my mind is in "Coffee Morning" when the whole staff turn on Grainger. When he refuses to sign the book, the others could have jumped up and also refused, or at least back poor Mr.Grainger. But instead, they chose to just stand there silently like they didn't back him up at all!

[Jeff Humphries]

How about when that made to measure customer calls on the phone to get a suit. Mr. Humphries and Mr. Lucas are the ones dealing with him but it's Mr. Grainger that wants to take the sale. I always thought that was mean of Mr. Grainger.

[Lucas The Tucas]

WHY DID THE NAME OF THIS POST CHANGE ? :?

LUCAS :shrug:

[dazzlestar14]

Because instead of just picking on poor Captain Peacock, we can now share our favourite basket stories on each staff member. I actually thought that it was a different thread, lol.

[Lucas The Tucas]

:? Then Just Start a "NEW" Post ! :shrug:

Lucas :mrgreen:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

:? Then Just Start a "NEW" Post ! :shrug:

Lucas :mrgreen:
If you want to discuss Peacock then do it. I figured I'd let all the staff have their chance. Watch it Lucas cause you'll be the next "basket" in my book !!!!:no:

[Lucas The Tucas]

:? I thought I already was... :shrug:

You already called me a FASCIST !

:lol:

Lucas :shrug:

[dazzlestar14]

Sometimes Mrs.Slocombe can seem like such a witch to poor Miss.Brahms. A few of my key examples are:

~Calling her a "selfish cow".
~Taking back some commission on that fur coat.
~Making her remove the executive frills.
~Going bananas over the "jumbo juno range" bra.
~Referring to her as common now and again.

There are several more, but I'll leave it at that for now.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Sometimes Mrs.Slocombe can seem like such a witch to poor Miss.Brahms. A few of my key examples are:

~Calling her a "selfish cow".
~Taking back some commission on that fur coat.
~Making her remove the executive frills.
~Going bananas over the "jumbo juno range" bra.
~Referring to her as common now and again.

There are several more, but I'll leave it at that for now.

The "Selfish Cow" remark is one of my favorites !!! :lol2:

In "The Old Order Changes", everyone was a basket to each other !!!

[dazzlestar14]

I know, that's what I love about that episode. They all hate eachother and are being forced to almost "love" eachother. I just love the look on Mrs.Slocombe's face: "I like you, Shirley."

[sonosun]

How about in A Diamond Is A Man's Best Friend when they all teamed up against one another,except Mr Grainger of course. :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

How about in A Diamond Is A Man's Best Friend when they all teamed up against one another,except Mr Grainger of course. :lol:

He was the ONLY un-basketed one in DAAMBF. He got his reward at the end though.

[frankdicer]

The canteen Manageress is just nasty most of the time.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Harman was a basket when he lured the staff in the basement and locked them in.

[Lucas The Tucas]

Greg

Look at the bright side...Old Mr. Grace "Didn't get it !"

Lucas :mrgreen:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Greg

Look at the bright side...Old Mr. Grace "Didn't get it !"

Lucas :mrgreen:

Old Mr. Grace was just a total basket and thank God they did away with him on the show !!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Mr. Grainger was a complete basket to everyone in "Goodbye Mr. Grainger" with that letter but especially to poor Mr. Humphries !!! :cry:

[Lucas The Tucas]

Dear Greg

Mr. Grainger starts off in "The Pilot" to have a division between the sexes.

Lucas :D

[Jeff Humphries]

Mr. Grainger was a complete basket to everyone in "Goodbye Mr. Grainger" with that letter but especially to poor Mr. Humphries !!! :cry:

I chuckle when I try to imagine what he wrote about poor Mr. humphries. :o

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I can believe him dissing Slocombe and Peacock but poor Humphries !!! The man who wakes him up when he falls asleep. The man who tolerates him when he's grumpy. The nerve !!!

[frankdicer]

In Friends and Neighbors:

Mrs. SLocombe is mean and bossy to Miss Brahms

Mr Humphries is especially uncharacteristically overbearing and mean
to Mr. Spooner.

This, I suppose, is supposed to be ironic after Mrs. Slocombe says how
well they all get on together.

[Very Young Mr Grace]

How about when Mr. Lucas picked up Mrs. Slocombe in "Fire Practice" trying to practice the fireman's lift? :mrgreen:

That was a brilliant slice of slapstick!

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

How about when Mr. Lucas picked up Mrs. Slocombe in "Fire Practice" trying to practice the fireman's lift? :mrgreen:

That was a brilliant slice of slapstick!

In the Top 5 Classic AYBS? Moments !!!!:thumb:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

From "Heir Apparent" when Humphries is up for the "Salesperson of the Year" and everyone gives him a half hearted clap. I always thought that one to be rude and very "basket" like.

[frankdicer]

from the "DUH" department....I just googled the word "basket" cause I was
unfamiliar with the term....notice it didn't keep me from posting though.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

from the "DUH" department....I just googled the word "basket" cause I was
unfamiliar with the term....notice it didn't keep me from posting though.

:lol: :o :lol:

[sonosun]

from the "DUH" department....I just googled the word "basket" cause I was
unfamiliar with the term....notice it didn't keep me from posting though.

See the episode Heir Apparent. It isn't spoken by Mrs Slocombe rather she hands Mr Humpries a basket. Now watch it and find out why.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

from the "DUH" department....I just googled the word "basket" cause I was
unfamiliar with the term....notice it didn't keep me from posting though.

See the episode Heir Apparent. It isn't spoken by Mrs Slocombe rather she hands Mr Humpries a basket. Now watch it and find out why.

Don't worry FD, Sonosun and Tids had to explain it to me on the "Old Board".

[frankdicer]

from the "DUH" department....I just googled the word "basket" cause I was
unfamiliar with the term....notice it didn't keep me from posting though.

See the episode Heir Apparent. It isn't spoken by Mrs Slocombe rather she hands Mr Humpries a basket. Now watch it and find out why.

Don't worry FD, Sonosun and Tids had to explain it to me on the "Old Board".

She actually gives a basket to a customer before that as well.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

Just goes to show, there are "baskets" everywhere !!! :lol:

[sonosun]

Just goes to show, there are "baskets" everywhere !!! :lol:

Greg is so right about that. Baskets seem to flock together.

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

From "Forward Mr. Grainger", I always thought Mrs. Slocombe said "Rotten Old Bastard". If you listen closely, she says "Rotten Old Basket.":thumb:

[dazzlestar14]

I never knew she said "Basket" in that line. I think "Bastard" would have sounded funnier! :lol:

[Greg WibblyWobbly]

I never knew she said "Basket" in that line. I think "Bastard" would have sounded funnier! :lol:

Either or, it's the same thing. Her saying "bastard" just drives it home a bit more !!! :lol: