Wow. I read through this whole thing and I must say, Brian is being extremely hypocritical.
Any one remember this "hilarious" joke?
I'd say our beloved and holy leader is more or of a mild Joseph Stalin.
At first Brian protested to being put on a cross, but after lots of convincing and being threatened with a de-admining he finally came round to our way of thinking.
Brian died for your sins.
So Brian is perfectly fine with making fun of thousands of people by making fun of Jesus' crucifixion but is insulted by a Gritty Grapnel joke.
Hah, no.