Bowler: (to Raja) So you're a British man who converted to Islam--sorta like Cat Stevens?

Raja: No. Until the early part of this century, India was part of the British Empire, whose government there was called the British Raj, after the Hindi word for sovereignty.

Later:

Raja: Um. I was just um...I'm uh... (he bites the bullet, and dons his British accent) I'm a superhero, Mother.

Mother: A superhero?

Raja: An effete British superhero, to be precise. I am pilfering your tableware because I hurl it. I hurl it with a deadly accuracy. The Blue Raja is my name. And--Yes I know I don't wear very much blue, and I speak in a British accent. But if you know your history, it really does make perfect sense.

Also, apparently throwing forks has something to do with the name and costume:

Shoveler: You're the master of cutlery. You can't throw a knife, sometimes?

Raja: No I can't. You--You can't use a rake, sometimes?

Shoveler: No, I'm the Shoveler.

Raja: Well I'm the Blue Raja. I'm not Stabman, I'm not...Knifey-Boy. I'm the Blue Raja.

So. Is this just a joke, or is there actually some historical precedence for a Limey-fork flinger?