I never watched the show during my younger days up to now but I would tend to agree on your take about the characters' laughing at everything. It takes guts and very positive attitude for people to do this, and is rare with most. Many people are more inclined to whining and complaining instead of finding the bright side of the situation.

While I look at people who stand on their principles with high regards, I do not agree to the characters not heeding to authorities. For me, this should be on a case to case basis. If authorities are abusive then I am up to the challenge but if I realize I am at fault then I would not aggravate the damage.

Thanks for sharing the positive side of what seemed to be not. So have you become that guy laughing at everything?