Yes Minister And Yes — Prime Minister ((install))

The show introduced a lexicon of political euphemisms that have since entered the real-world dictionary of political science. The most famous is the "irregular verb" construction, famously articulated by Sir Humphrey:

If you want to stop a politician, tell them their idea is "brave." Yes Minister And Yes Prime Minister

Sir Humphrey Appleby’s monologues are legendary not just for their length, but for their mathematical precision. He can speak for three minutes, use two thousand words, and say absolutely nothing. Sentences like, "The identity of the individual who posted the missive remains indeterminate, and to pursue the matter further would necessitate a deconstruction of the very fabric of procedural precedent," become comedic art. The show introduced a lexicon of political euphemisms