The "Monty Python" education thread

Bobalicious93 · 31-12-2009 2:05am

phlegms wrote: »

This thread is making me hate my generation tbh..

I'm sorry, the whole thing was funny at first, but it's just going too far now. This thread and some of the posts in it are just a totally unnecessary. (I don't mean to single you out phlegms, just using your post as an example

)

They don't like Monty Python, so what? None of you are in any position to tell people what they should like, and that you hate them for it if they don't. Different strokes for different folks and all that jazz. Some of you need to grow up.

I like Monty Python, and as much as I disagree with the girls' opinions, I'll argue all day for their right to it.

phlegms · 31-12-2009 2:17am

Bobalicious93 wrote: »

I'm sorry, the whole thing was funny at first, but it's just going too far now. This thread and some of the posts in it are just a totally unnecessary. (I don't mean to single you out phlegms, just using your post as an example )

They don't like Monty Python, so what? None of you are in any position to tell people what they should like, and that you hate them for it if they don't. Different strokes for different folks and all that jazz. Some of you need to grow up.

I like Monty Python, and as much as I disagree with the girls' opinions, I'll argue all day for their right to it.

Yeah thats grand and that, but I still think they are wrong. :pac:

suitcasepink · 31-12-2009 2:19am

Bobalicious93 wrote: »

I'm sorry, the whole thing was funny at first, but it's just going too far now. This thread and some of the posts in it are just a totally unnecessary. (I don't mean to single you out phlegms, just using your post as an example )

They don't like Monty Python, so what? None of you are in any position to tell people what they should like, and that you hate them for it if they don't. Different strokes for different folks and all that jazz. Some of you need to grow up.

I like Monty Python, and as much as I disagree with the girls' opinions, I'll argue all day for their right to it.

And tbf some of yee were joking about it and it's grand but it is a bit annoying..

So +1 May aswell just save +2 say Soccy the post :pac:

Bobalicious93 · 31-12-2009 2:28am

phlegms wrote: »

Yeah thats grand and that, but I still think they are wrong. :pac:

Yeah, and so do I and as I said, there's nothing wrong with that, but this whole thing is bordering on bullying tbh.

Insect Overlord · 31-12-2009 2:35am

Bobalicious93 wrote: »

Yeah, and so do I and as I said, there's nothing wrong with that, but this whole thing is bordering on bullying tbh.

Agreed. Less of the personal remarks folks. Monty Python is something to be enjoyed, and so is Boards.ie, so let's go about this in a way that doesn't stop anyone from feeling happy here.

phlegms · 31-12-2009 2:40am

I think saying its bullying is taking it one step too far tbh..

Heres my two cents anyways. This isnt a personal attack on anyone or their sense of humour, its just that Monty Python is so highly regarded because it really crosses all barriers. Its one of the few truly "trans-generational" (made up wurds lul) comedies, in that it is as highly regarded when it came out as it is today. It also has a huge and wide ranging fanbase. Personally, I cant see why anyone wouldnt enjoy at least a few of their sketches. It really is hard to dislike it tbh, hence our disbelief when we realized some people on here don't like it.
Calling this thread bullying is completely stupid. Its the internet, don't take it so seriously and get over yourself tbqh if you think this is anything other than a reasonably lighthearted discussion..

cHaTbOx · 31-12-2009 4:45am

Ah some people don't get some comedy , I don't get some comics where other people do .

The thing about monty python is not just what they did in comedy , it is what they did for comedy also .

The Simpsons (1989-)
Creator Matt Groening: ''I just saw this streak in British humor of whimsical surrealism with just a hint of cruelty, and I found that incredibly appealing.''

South Park (1997-) Cocreator Matt Stone: ''They talked different, dressed different. Python was surreal and absurdist — so f---in' smart.''

Saturday Night Live (1975-)
Tina Fey: ''Sketch endings are overrated. Their key was to do something as long as it was funny and then just stop and do something else.''

Austin Powers (1997-2002)
Mike Myers: ''Everything I've ever done can be distilled to at least one Python sketch. If comedy had a periodic element table, Python would have more than one atom on it.''

Without Monty Python there would have been no Fawlty Towers, The Young Ones, Blackadder, The Fast Show, Little Britain or The League Of Gentlemen .No group has ever offended as many people as monty python did, while remaining funny, tasteful and loved.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqhlQfXUk7w

Aoibheann · 31-12-2009 5:04am

I wholly endorse this product and/or service thread.

Holy Grail is made of far too many kinds of awesome, not to mention the rest. Anyone ever noticed the credits in Holy Grail actually?

bythewoods · 31-12-2009 8:46am

I'm actually a legend.

By pure coincidence, I found this:

[url="http://www.sillywalksgenerator.com/] Monthy Python's Silly Walk Generator. [/url]

Fo'real.

syncosised · 31-12-2009 1:00pm

I saw Spamalot in London a year or too ago, it was excellent. The songs were hilarious and the ending was fantastic, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I still listen to the album a good bit. And I got my very own coconut shells ... they do sound just like a horse!

It seems this thread has turned from Monty Python education to Monty Python appreciation, but that's really out of necessity I suppose. In any case, long may this thread continue!

KnifeWRENCH · 31-12-2009 2:31pm

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Agreed. Less of the personal remarks folks. Monty Python is something to be enjoyed, and so is Boards.ie, so let's go about this in a way that doesn't stop anyone from feeling happy here.

+1.

Or, as the Colonel would say,

:pac:

I do have to disagree with those of you slagging off American comedy though. There are loads of great, intelligently written American comedies; Arrested Development, Scrubs (before it lost steam), 30 Rock, Frasier, the first 4 series of Friends, The West Wing (which, for a serious drama, is freakin' hilarious) etc.

But back to my original point; Monty Python is awesome. I don't understand people who don't like it, but each to their own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zekiZYSVdeQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAYDiPizDIs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLkhx0eqK5w

soccymonster · 31-12-2009 2:38pm

I am off to watch life of brian. Ye all should be happy......
If i dont make it to the end, at least I've attempted it but all I can do is try, eh?

KnifeWRENCH · 31-12-2009 2:44pm

soccymonster wrote: »

I am off to watch life of brian. Ye all should be happy......
If i dont make it to the end, at least I've attempted it but all I can do is try, eh?

Fair play!

You're giving it a chance anyway, that's all that matters. In return, you should suggest everyone else on the forum watch something you like that others might hate (they probably won't watch it, but sure you can try anyway!

)

Stargazer7 · 31-12-2009 3:01pm

Arcade Panda wrote: »

My knowledge on Monthy Python is pretty sparce but I love this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlBiLNN1NhQ

That's it really! My dad goes on about a scene where this guy is gradually losing all his limbs but keeps trying to fight?! any ideas what I'm talking about? I'd say he'd be pretty happy if I could get him the clip on youtube...I'd be really grateful if someone told me what it was!:)

The guy in question is called the "black knight"...I think the youtube vid is on one of the previous pages in this thread.

phlegms · 31-12-2009 3:14pm

ATi wrote: »

I saw Spamalot in London a year or too ago, it was excellent. The songs were hilarious and the ending was fantastic, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I still listen to the album a good bit. And I got my very own coconut shells ... they do sound just like a horse!

It seems this thread has turned from Monty Python education to Monty Python appreciation, but that's really out of necessity I suppose. In any case, long may this thread continue!

I saw it in London too, one of the best shows I have ever seen tbh. Even the non-python fans I went with enjoyed it immensely.

Stev_o · 31-12-2009 3:32pm

She's got biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig *makes breast gesture*..................tracks of land!

Brian " For the last time i am not the Messiah"
Mob " Only the true messiah would deny being the Messiah"
Brian " Fine then im the bloody Messiah"
Mob " HAIL THE MESSIAH"

Back in the golden days of comedy

soccymonster · 31-12-2009 5:14pm

Watched the first hour. Guess it's just not for me..

...maybe I just watch titanic too much

Pigwidgeon · 31-12-2009 5:30pm

The only Monty Python thing I've seen is Life of Brian, I thought it was really good, just never really got around to watching anymore of their stuff.
Watched a fair few of the videos on this thread though and planning to watch some more.

PFJSplitter · 31-12-2009 5:41pm

In all fairness to the group, I must admit that it took 2-3 viewings of "Life Of Brian" to pick up on the British accent and latch on to the brand of humour. I kept asking my buddy "WTF did he say? What'd she say?" Those were long before the days of IMDB and DVDs that had scripts on the disc.
After the 3rd viewing of LoB, I was in stitches from beginning to end. Even now, when I watch Python flicks, I know the upcoming lines and am STILL laughing like a madman.
Python humour IS unique ~ and this Yank appreciates their genius.

Have a grand New Year all!

(I still get a kick out of Stan and Loretta ~ so far ahead of its time!)

Shacklebolt · 31-12-2009 6:16pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0kJHQpvgB8

TheCardHolder · 01-01-2010 4:58pm

I enjoy some Monty Python sketches but they are nowhere near my favourites.

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