It is often called Russell's conjugation in honour of philosopher Bertrand Russell, who expounded the concept in 1948 on the BBC Radio programme The Brains Trust, citing the examples:
I am firm, you are obstinate, he is a pig-headed fool.
I am righteously indignant, you are annoyed, he is making a fuss over nothing.
I have reconsidered the matter, you have changed your mind, he has gone back on his word.
The inherent incongruity also lends itself to humor, as employed by Bernard Woolley in the BBC television series Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister:
It's one of those irregular verbs, isn't it?
I have an independent mind, You are eccentric, He is round the twist.
I give confidential press briefings; you leak; he's being charged under section 2A of the Official Secrets Act
Once again sitting here head in my hands wondering if Humphrey really cared for me or if he just used me like a puppet. Memories stop being vague, please just let me know if the man I saw like a father figure and mentor treated me well but just didn’t know how to go about it or was just trying to use me for the sake of his own ambitions. I am on the floor crying.
i guess ollie is the bernard woolley equivalent of the thick of it.. ollie and malcom's relationship is 1000% more fucked up than bernard and humphrey but then. the thick of it is a very different show than yes minister (it's more fucked up)
A lot of suggestions:
Moe Szyslak (The Simpsons)
Chad Vader (Chad Vader: Day Shift Manager)
Piper Halliwell (Charmed)
Summer Holiday (The Sims 4)
Darcy Olsson (Heartstopper)
Carl Johnson (Grant Theft Auto: San Andreas)
Esther Fink (Gerda: A Flame in Winter)
Celeste (Animal Crossing)
Elle Argent (Heartstopper)
Bernard Woolley (Yes Minister)
Stanley (The Stanley Parable)
Riley Andersen (Inside Out)
Prudence "Prue" Halliwell (Charmed)
Constance "Connie" Tucker (Young Sheldon)
Mike Heck (The Middle)
Heather Biblow (The Nanny)
Cole Turner (Charmed)
Stuart Bloom (The Big Bang Theory)
Stuart "Disco Stu" Discothèque (The Simpsons)
Ralph Wiggum (The Simpsons)
Ralph (Detroit: Become Human)
Ralph (Mafia)
Ron Jakowski (Grand Theft Auto V)
Ron Swanson (Parks and Recreation)
Ron Weasley (Harry Potter)
Vivian Ward (Pretty Woman)
Hans Geering ('Allo 'Allo!)
Hans Gruber (Die Hard)
Hans Moleman (The Simpsons)
Hans (Frozen)
Olaf (Animal Crossing)
Olaf (Frozen)
Olaf (League of Legends)
Roman Bellic (Grand Theft Auto IV)
Roman Roy (Succession)
Roman Sanders (Sanders Sides)
I'm not sure if this counts for the name Trixie or not: in "Back to the Future: The Game", there is a character whose real name is Sylvia Miskin but she uses a stage name Trixie Trotter
BTW Hugh and Lois appear twice in "Names I have an incomplete list for"
Sending much love, hope everything is going well in uni ❤️
Thank you for the suggestions! and thanks for pointing out the mistakes in the list - fixed that!
Thank you! uni is going alright, we're in the backend now, no more teaching only assessments it'll all be over soon
I binged a couple of Yes Minister episodes when I was sick in bed some time ago. It will always be my favorite comedy, with its perfect cast and excellent script.
Everyone loves Sir Humphrey, but Bernard is my personal fave;p
Hey dear!! Um can I can I please request a moodboard of Bernard Woolley (Yes Minister) with umm.. well whatever you want really! I’m hoping for more of a warm colour with some small cats too
I’d prefer no kin id since I’m thinking a lot about my stance on doubles I’m afraid </3 um feel free to decline!
shakes you!! one kitty themed fictional politician blorbo man moodboard coming up! :3
My taste in old UK comedy comfort characters is simple really. If I can neatly align them on the ol' baby to bastard chart then I automatically love them.