Other nationalities may well misunderstand the series. It is tongue in cheek - which is a very British skill. Unfortunately, the previous viewer misunderstood the entire series. We always poke fun at ourselves. Some people mistake it for arrogance. Their loss. Listen to the contributors - they are comedians who are insightful and don't have inflated egos. We have a unique sense of humour. Get it or forget it. Check out the British series like midsomer murders, Vexed, for murder mysteries with a sense of humour. American humour tends to be more obvious. And we all love Everybody loves Raymond/Friends/etc, but watch 'Fawlty Towers'/'I give it a Year'/ 'Sweet Revenge' and you will start to loosen up.