The Young Ones (TV Series)

Boring (1982)

Jim Barclay: Racist Policeman

Quotes 

• [a man, seen only from the chest down, rings the boys' doorbell with a black-gloved hand, as a policeman wearing dark glasses rushes up to intervene] 

  Racist Policeman : Well, Mr Sambo Darkie Coon, I got your number. You're nicked.

  [a full shot reveals that the man ringing the bell is a cultured-looking, very well-spoken Caucasian] 

  Kellogg's competition representative : Is there anything the matter, officer?

  Racist Policeman : Ho, ho, ho, dear me, don't we talk lovely, Mr Rastus Chocolate Drop. Now, listen here, son, I done a weekend's training with the SAS. I could pull both your arms off and leave no trace of violence. Lord Scarman need never know.

  Kellogg's competition representative : What seems to be the trouble, officer?

  [he rings the bell again] 

  Racist Policeman : That's white man's electricity you're burnin', ringin' that bell. That's theft. I've got your number, so hold out your hands.

  Kellogg's competition representative : I represent Kellogg's Corn Flakes Car Competition. I...

  [at this point, the policeman removes his dark glasses, realising his mistake] 

  Racist Policeman : Oh, sorry, John. I thought you was a nigger... . Carry on.