Nature, Mr. Allnut, is what we are put into this world to rise above.

• The African Queen

Ah yes, but let us not condemn Ted for participating in the one truly good contribution to society which the French have made. Even I, with my French ancestry, have to admit that as a race the French leave something to be desired. Thank goodness for their major saving grace - wine.
And if Ted, after another horrendous day putting up with the pretentious pomposity of the Evil Empire's sales pitch, wishes to indulge in a little French wine therapy, who am I to object?

On the other hand:
"Le travail éloigne de nous trois grands maux: l'ennui, le vice et le besoin."
Voltaire.
Maybe the Evil Empire has a positive side to it?