Perspective is rule here. I was a bit insulted by the lyrics (but I enjoy Weird Al).
Basil was NOT defeated! He won: brains against braun! Ratigain tried brains, he loss. Ratigan tried braun, (though he scuffed up Bas in the process) he still loss.
Basil is not a braun fighter as a rule (either is Sherlock really), he's an intellectual fighter. He's got the spunk!
Personally, my heart goes to Basil in that Big Ben battle because it told me that even the best of heroes have there sensivities.
Just because you beat the dear physically, doesn't mean it would beat him up mentally (that's the point!)
I'll depend his honour any day as well. We should all unite! HUZZAH!