His discussions with regard a packet of biscuits and a misunderstanding are a searing indictment on what it means to be British and in particular middle Englandish.
zed, btw: You could give some of neil gaiman's lighter work a bash if you like Pratchett. You could start off with the one he and Pratchett co-wrote, even, Good Omens. After that, neverwhere might be well worth a read.