Rainboe,
I think you are reading too far into all this, I'm sure 99% of pax won't be sitting there thinking 'hmm.. I wonder if the pilot actually lives here if he is welcoming us to venice?'
I found the one liners posted rather amusing. The 2 Ronnies are far past their sell by date (like most old british comedy shows of that era) and unfortunatley highlights the reason for which you did not find the one liners funny.
I understand Erik has asked for some assistance here but this is pprune, you've got to expect some amusing banter here and there which you could choose to ignore if you find it irrelevant, or get worked up over it as you have.
Anyway I'm not here to start a fight just help out where I can and occasionally have a laugh in the process.
Merry Christmas all!
