Parlement Comedy Series Quiz
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What is a common misconception about the European parliament?

  • It is a well-organized institution with clear goals.
  • It is solely focused on promoting popular causes.
  • It is filled with incompetents and rogues without aim. (correct)
  • It is a model of efficiency in handling EU affairs.

    • What redeeming feature does the MEP character have according to Calligaro?

  • He is highly efficient in his work.
  • He is very ambitious and driven.
  • He is always focused on popular causes.
  • He is a very nice guy despite being lazy. (correct)

    • Which character in the show is described as cynical and Machiavellian but fighting for a good cause?

  • Samy
  • The German policy adviser (correct)
  • The lazy MEP
  • An incompetent nationalist

    • What did Calligaro and another co-writer aim to convey about the EU institutions through the show?

    <p>That the EU institutions are human, with both positive and negative aspects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the nuances of the show mentioned in the text?

    <p>Characters often have hidden motives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the setting of the comedy series Parlement?

    <p>The European Parliament in Brussels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the main character of the series?

    <p>Samy, a political naïf new to the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Samy's boss, Michel Specklin, portrayed as?

    <p>A feckless MEP who avoids work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the comedy series, according to the screenwriter?

    <p>To use comedy to explore the misunderstandings and funny situations arising from the complexity of EU institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nationality of the screenwriter who conceived the series?

    <p>French</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is each episode of the Parlement series?

    <p>30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What European parliament law did Samy end up in charge of amending?

    <p>A law banning the practice of cutting off sharks' fins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Rose's boss change after being 'radicalised' by her internet readings?

    <p>From a Europhile to a Brexiteer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character sums up the European peace project by saying, 'Guys, we’ve got to stop fighting and work on regulations and shit'?

    <p>Torsten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one particular feature that differentiates 'Parlement' from 'The Thick of It'?

    <p>The lack of swearing aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Debré mention as the main characteristic needed for drama?

    <p>Conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event helped galvanize interest in 'Parlement' according to Maxime Calligaro?

    <p>'Brexit'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Parlement' delves into the thorny question of:

    <p>'The Irish border'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Debré express surprise at the lack of British comedy on Brexit?

    <p>'The subject is too divisive to joke about.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Parlement' has provoked some unease inside the EU bubble due to:

    <p>'Indulgence of Eurosceptic cliches.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Olivier Costa question about 'Parlement'?

    <p>The writers’ indulgence of Eurosceptic cliches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message that Calligaro and another co-writer aim to convey through the show 'Parlement'?

    <p>The EU institutions are inhumane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Calligaro, what is a redeeming feature of the German policy adviser in 'Parlement'?

    <p>She is fighting for a good cause despite being cynical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the MEP character in 'Parlement'?

    <p>Lazy but a very nice guy, possibly an outstanding local politician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has Samy discovered his conviction for during the season of 'Parlement'?

    <p>Supporting unpopular shark conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Calligaro think is missed by viewers not steeped in EU politics regarding the European parliament in 'Parlement'?

    <p>The chaos and incompetence of the institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key themes explored in the comedy series 'Parlement'?

    <p>The complexities and bureaucracy of the European Union institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the character of Michel Specklin, a French MEP, portrayed in the series?

    <p>As a feckless and lazy MEP who avoids work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the European Union does the series aim to showcase through comedy?

    <p>The complex bureaucracy and potential for misunderstandings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nationality of the main character, Samy, who arrives in Brussels to work for an MEP?

    <p>The text does not specify Samy's nationality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the unique aspects of the comedy series 'Parlement'?

    <p>It is the first popular culture representation of the European Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of each episode in the 'Parlement' series?

    <p>30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason Debré gives for why British comedy has not seized on the subject of Brexit yet?

    <p>The subject of Brexit is too divisive to joke about.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the character Sharon Redlion suggest as a solution to the Irish border issue in 'Parlement'?

    <p>Implement a massive GPS tracking system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Olivier Costa's critique of 'Parlement' regarding the portrayal of MEPs?

    <p>The show indulges in Eurosceptic cliches like portraying MEPs as ignorant and lazy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Calligaro attribute as a reason for the increased dramatic nature of the EU since the Greek crisis?

    <p>The Greek crisis made the EU more dramatic, resulting in increased interest in projects like 'Parlement'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Debré suggest is essential for creating drama in a show according to the text?

    <p>Conflict is essential for drama.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character from 'Parlement' provides a satirical solution to the Brexit talks conundrum, referencing 'Deliveroo' and 'Bitcoin'?

    <p>Sharon Redlion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Parlement' was a difficult sell in France because:

    <p>There is no tradition of political comedy in France.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Parlement' differs from 'The Thick of It' by:

    <p>'Parlement' has a gentler comedy tone compared to 'The Thick of It'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Parlement' received good reviews in France but faced unease in the EU bubble due to:

    <p>'Parlement' indulging in Eurosceptic cliches about EU officials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Parlement' aims to bring attention to which aspect of EU politics rarely highlighted according to Maxime Calligaro?

    <p>'Compromise building and faction battles.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Calligaro suggest is the underlying cause of the EU institutions' struggles in 'Parlement'?

    <p>Lack of public interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic does Calligaro highlight regarding the German policy adviser in 'Parlement'?

    <p>Cynicism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Calligaro describe the characters in 'Parlement' regarding their complexity?

    <p>Having redeeming features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What main aspect does Calligaro aim to emphasize about the EU institutions through 'Parlement'?

    <p>Their humane side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 'Parlement', what is the key takeaway regarding the MEP character's portrayal according to Calligaro?

    <p>A blend of laziness and outstanding local political skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason given for the lack of British comedy on Brexit?

    <p>The screenwriter, Noé Debré, expresses surprise at the lack of British comedy on Brexit, but no specific reason is provided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the portrayal of the character Michel Specklin, a French MEP, in the series?

    <p>A feckless and lazy MEP who avoids work and hides in his office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the purpose of the comedy series 'Parlement,' according to the text?

    <p>To provide a satirical critique of the EU's bureaucratic inefficiencies and the behavior of its politicians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the unique aspects of the comedy series 'Parlement'?

    <p>It is a rare example of the European Union being depicted in popular culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided in the text, what is the duration of each episode in the 'Parlement' series?

    <p>30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the setting of the comedy series 'Parlement'?

    <p>It is set primarily in the European Parliament building in Brussels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the comedy series 'Parlement'?

    <p>To satirize the complexities and compromises inherent in EU policymaking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the portrayal of the Irish border issue in 'Parlement'?

    <p>The show satirizes the proposed solutions to the Irish border issue by portraying them as unrealistic or absurd.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why British comedy has not seized on the subject of Brexit?

    <p>The subject of Brexit is considered too divisive and controversial for British comedy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements best describes the character of Rose in 'Parlement'?

    <p>Rose is a cynical and Machiavellian assistant who fights for a good cause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Olivier Costa's critique, what is the main issue with the portrayal of MEPs in 'Parlement'?

    <p>The show perpetuates the stereotype of MEPs being lazy and incompetent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements best describes the character of Torsten in 'Parlement'?

    <p>Torsten is a German assistant who provides a satirical perspective on the European peace project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the unique aspects of the comedy series 'Parlement'?

    <p>It is the first comedy series to feature a mix of multiple languages, including English, French, and German.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key themes explored in the comedy series 'Parlement'?

    <p>The complex process of reaching compromises within the European Parliament.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements best describes the character of Samy in 'Parlement'?

    <p>Samy is a hapless novice who finds himself in charge of an amendment he knows little about.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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