- Fan Nickname: Mrs Crocombe is lovingly called the Queen of Shade by her fans. Her snarks about her work and other people's cooking are priceless.
- Just Here for Godzilla:
- Many fans just like to hear Mrs Crocombe's sass.
- Also for the English Heritage channel as a whole, as the Victorian Way videos are the most popular on the channel by far, with millions of views while most others on the channel average about 20,000. But interestingly, the most popular video in the series (and by extension English Heritage) isn't any of Mrs Crocomb's like one might expect, but Miss Fanny Cowley's "How to Make Butter
," with over 11 million views.
- Memetic Mutation:
- Mrs. Crocombe's snarky remarks are popular.
- Because Mrs. Crocombe's actress Kathy Hipperson regularly appears in other English Heritage videos, viewers suspect her of being a Time Lord, or descendants/ancestors with a remarkable resemblance.
- Tear Jerker: Near the end of How to Make Soup for the Poor, Mrs Crocombe remarks that "there are no guarantees in life" and that she will also "be grateful for soup like that" when she reaches old age. This is followed by a silent outdoor shot (save for a bird chirping) of a fog-laden Audley End House, whereas most videos end with the video series' theme music.note
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