Bought for a princely sum of £10, Hyacinth is now the proud owner of several bottles of Dowager Lady Ursula’s homemade gooseberry wine. But can she handle its potency?
To pretend to be happier, less poor, etc. than you really are, because you do not want people to know how bad your situation is:
They were very unhappily married but kept up appearances for the sake of their children.
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Discover the impact of
‘keeping up appearances’
on society, relationships,
and mental health,
and learn how to recognize and overcome this pressure to conform.
“Tolerantie is in vele opzichten absoluut noodzakelijk voor het succes van de democratie. Als mensen zo sterk vasthouden aan hun principes dat ze vinden dat ze ervoor moeten sterven of doden, zal elk meningsverschil leiden tot oorlog of een staatsgreep.”
“Tolerance is, in many ways, absolutely essential to the success of democracy. If people hold their principles so strongly that they feel they ought to die or kill for them, every difference of opinion will lead to war or to a coup d’état.”
Keeping Up Appearances
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Few characters embody the relentless pursuit of social status quite like Hyacinth Bucket—pronounced “Bouquet.” In the beloved British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, Hyacinth’s hilarious attempts to climb the social ladder provide a sharp, satirical look at the pressures of conformity and the lengths people will go to maintain a facade.
This page not only features five iconic videos showcasing Hyacinth’s antics but also delves into the broader impact of “keeping up appearances” on society, relationships, and mental health. Why do we feel the need to project perfection, and how can we break free from these societal expectations?
Explore the comedy, the commentary, and the lessons behind the laughter.
Dutch
Schone Schijn
Weinig personages belichamen de onophoudelijke jacht op sociale status zo treffend als Hyacinth Bucket – uitgesproken als “Bouquet.” In de geliefde Britse sitcom Schone Schijn leveren Hyacinths hilarische pogingen om hogerop te komen een scherpe, satirische blik op de druk van conformiteit en de uitersten waartoe mensen bereid zijn om een façade in stand te houden.
Deze pagina bevat niet alleen vijf iconische video’s van Hyacinths capriolen, maar gaat ook in op de bredere impact van “de schone schijn ophouden” op de samenleving, relaties en mentale gezondheid. Waarom voelen we de behoefte om perfectie uit te stralen, en hoe kunnen we ons bevrijden van deze maatschappelijke verwachtingen?
Ontdek de humor, de inzichten en de lessen achter het lachen.
1 Hyacinth Can’t Handle Her Gooseberry Wine | Keeping Up Appearances
2 Where Has Richard Gone? | Keeping Up Appearances
“One way to ruin your eye is drinking too much of this stuff.”
3 Richard Falls Through a Ceiling | Keeping Up Appearances
4 Hyacinth Gets Stuck on a Ghost Train | Keeping Up Appearances
5 Hyacinth’s Best “Chinese Takeaway” Moments | Keeping Up Appearances
6 Keeping Up Appearances | 30 Years of Laughs | Documentary Special | 2023
21 nov 2024
7 Keeping Up Appearances Best of Series 1 | BBC Comedy Greats
