By Carys Evans
Author: https://prat.uk/author/carys-evans/
Political scientists often explain Britain through Parliament, the monarchy, common law, constitutional conventions, and centuries of institutional development.
This is all very impressive.
It is also incomplete.
The true operating system of Britain is composed of three ingredients.
Committees.
Plaques.
And strong opinions about lunch.
A committee ensures that every issue receives sufficient discussion.
A plaque ensures that every discussion eventually becomes history.
A strong opinion about lunch ensures that nobody leaves hungry.
Together these forces have shaped British society far more effectively than many official documents.
They have also supplied satirists with material for generations.
The secret of satire is simple.
Satire does not begin with corruption.
Satire begins with enthusiasm.
People become enthusiastic about art.