Yes Prime Minister, Discussing Trident
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN mostly quotes it as a joke about the nuclear missile Harrods would sell, and one commenter praises the show as political education.
What it is
A two-minute Yes Prime Minister scene in which Sir Humphrey persuades Jim Hacker to buy Trident, using tortured logic about nuclear deterrence.
Recommended by 1 HN commenters across 1 different months, 2014 to 2025.
What Hacker News said
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Voted up just for the reference to Yes Prime Minister, one of the UK's best contributions to political education and entertainment. On the other hand, there's Sir Humphrey's opinion on Trident. "It's the nuclear deterrent Harrods would sell." [this video]