i agree it was, but that was what i thought the moment the picture flashed the screen. my interpretation was it was like a brick in an arch doorway. maybe because my eyes are failing

Now this was one really stupid comment.

i thought the background was a closed-up brick wall. turns out, it was a man.

 I like it.   never heard about this sitcom though. 

the lighting on the hill doesn't make all too much sense.

 I think it would be better if you toned down the white you're using to outline the letters.

 For me the letter are kinda too narrow to be read and this white drain the attention on it so we barely see your visual on the right, even if I try my eyes always can't help to be attracted.