Originally Posted by ilnjscb

this is classic kick down.

Blackadder: It is the way of the world, Baldrick -- the abused always kick
downwards. I am annoyed, and so I kick the cat [cat yowls], the cat
pounces on the mouse [mouse squeaks], and, finally,
the mouse--

Baldrick: [startled, jumps] Agh!

Blackadder: ...bites you on the behind.