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Dutch politician Frans Timmermans criticized the British government's lack of a plan during Brexit negotiations, comparing officials to characters from the 1960s sitcom "Dad's Army." He expressed shock at the lack of preparation shown by David Davis. The hosts discuss the obscurity of the "Lance Corporal Jones" reference used by Timmermans.
Nigel Farage mocked EU official Jean-Claude Juncker's call for a European army by referencing the theme song to the British sitcom "Dad's Army." Meanwhile, the suspension of Jeremy Clarkson from "Top Gear" is analyzed as a potential PR stunt to drive global demand for the show's simultaneous premiere in 50 countries. The hosts predict Clarkson's eventual reinstatement after the controversy generates sufficient international buzz.
Adam Curry shares an anecdote from his 2003 visit to Camp Smitty in Iraq with Dutch Marines. He describes witnessing the training of the Iraqi National Guard, comparing their comical inability to perform basic drills to the British sitcom "Dad's Army."
