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The forum discussion centers on the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," with participants expressing confusion over its humor and structure. Many contributors highlight that the film is a satirical commentary on historical events and societal norms, presented in a patchwork of sketches rather than a cohesive narrative. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding British humor and cultural references to fully appreciate the film. Additionally, Monty Python is recognized as a seminal group in sketch comedy, influencing modern comedic styles.

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  • Understanding of the historical context surrounding King Arthur and medieval themes
  • Knowledge of Monty Python's influence on modern comedy
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  • Analyze the comedic techniques used in Monty Python sketches, such as absurdism and wordplay
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  • #31
I prefer the dead parrot sketch to the silly walk sketch.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2H6DSoqZz_s

IMO, the only thing missing from that sketch is John Cleese saying "This is a polly gone!"
 
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  • #32
I've yet to see the cheese shop sketch. :frown:
 
  • #33
Hurkyl said:
I've yet to see the cheese shop sketch. :frown:

Here it is! :smile:
 
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  • #34
arildno said:
Here it is! :smile:


Glee!

Alas,

Ye olde polearm shoppe

was all I had seen 'till now! When I read it, I thought it could have come straight from Monty Python -- I was quite surprised when I finally found out that it really had. :smile: I'd been wanting to see the original for a while. The cat makes more sense now. I hadn't noticed the condition of the bird before today, though! Can someone explain the snake?
 
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  • #37
mbrmbrg said:
OK, I get it now. Sketches. Think sketches. My personal favorite from a bit of internet browsing would be the argument clinic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y05EmK66Gsk"

[Monty Python] No it's not! [/Monty Python]:wink:
 
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  • #38
gravenewworld said:
ridicule me all you want but i have never ever liked british comedy and thought every monty python I have ever watched was incredibly terrible.

:eek: someone who gets it
 
  • #39
You're no fun anymore.
 
  • #40
from my favorite sketch - Mrs. Premise and Mrs. Conclusion visit Jean Paul Sartre...

Mrs Premise: Madame S. - est-ce que Jean est chez vous? Oh merde. When will he be free? Oh pardon. Quand sera-t-il libre? Oooooh. Ha ha ha ha (to Mrs Conclusion) She says he's spent the last sixty years trying to work that one out...

:smile: :smile: :smile:

http://www.ibras.dk/montypython/episode27.htm
 
  • #41
the famous sketches are horribly overrated imho, especially the ministry of silly walks & dead parrot sketches. the cheese shop is ok though. these ones are better:
the hungarian phrasebook

vocational guidance counsellor ("back to the office with you then :smile: )

man who only speaks the ends of words

marriage guidance counsellor


the cartoons are my favourite part of that show like
conrad poohs & his dancing teeth

killer cars
 
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fourier jr said:
the famous sketches are horribly overrated imho, especially the ministry of silly walks & dead parrot sketches. the cheese shop is ok though. these ones are better:
the hungarian phrasebook

vocational guidance counsellor ("back to the office with you then :smile: )

man who only speaks the ends of words

marriage guidance counsellor


the cartoons are my favourite part of that show like
conrad poohs & his dancing teeth

killer cars


Indeed My favourite was Bycicle repair man, in a world full of Superheroes only one man could fix a bycicle.

And Of course nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition.

The Bishop.

Tiger coffee it gives you cancer, all wonderful.

The gangs of old ladies that go round beating up young men.

The one where the man goes for an argument.

And who can forget the Gumbies.

There's trouble 't mill.

Too many good sketches, like any comedy show though some were a bit hard to get at first, but once you got into the swing of nonsense.

Life of Brian is better I reckon. More laughs and a more coherent plot.

Essentiall Holy grail is a search across England for the Holy grail, or an excuse to show various scenes in the quest, and they ran out of money at the end thus the rather abrupt ending.



Well I didn't vote for you.

You don't vote for a king?

The lady of the lake thrust her hand up from the lake presenting me the sword excalibur thus confirming my divine right to rule.

You can't wield supreme executive authority just because some watery tart lobbed a scimitar at you!
 
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  • #43
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gumbies" :
"my brain hurts"

gumby brain surgery
 
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