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I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the 50th anniversary of "Monty Python's Flying Circus". It once figured prominently in an initiation ritual here, which started with the question in the thread title. 
Monty Python's Flying Circus: Celebrating 50 Years of Laughter and Absurdity
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The forum discussion celebrates the 50th anniversary of "Monty Python's Flying Circus," highlighting its cultural impact and memorable sketches. Key references include the talking fish in "The Meaning of Life," the avant-garde poem about fish, and the skit involving a license for Erik the pet fish. Participants express their admiration for the animation, songs, and sketches that define the Monty Python legacy, emphasizing its absurdity and humor.
PREREQUISITES- Familiarity with Monty Python's works, including "The Meaning of Life" and "A Fish Called Wanda."
- Understanding of British comedy and its historical context.
- Knowledge of animation techniques used in Monty Python's sketches.
- Awareness of the cultural significance of absurdist humor.
- Explore the impact of Monty Python on modern comedy.
- Research the animation styles used in Monty Python's sketches.
- Analyze the themes of absurdity in British humor.
- Watch "The Meaning of Life" to identify key sketches and their significance.
Fans of British comedy, film historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of absurdist humor will benefit from this discussion.
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I think those fellows had a bit of a thing about fish.
There's the talking fish in a tank that open The Meaning of Life.
The avant-garde poem recitation about 'where is the fish', that 'went wherever I did go', in the same movie.
The skit about buying a license for Erik the pet fish
A Fish Called Wanda - at least partially Python.
There's the talking fish in a tank that open The Meaning of Life.
The avant-garde poem recitation about 'where is the fish', that 'went wherever I did go', in the same movie.
The skit about buying a license for Erik the pet fish
A Fish Called Wanda - at least partially Python.
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There were many hilarious bits in the Monty Python shows; that wasn’t one of them...
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There are so many. I liked this one off the contractual obligation Album
Another fish theme
Another fish theme
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jtbell said:I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the 50th anniversary of "Monty Python's Flying Circus". It once figured prominently in an initiation ritual here, which started with the question in the thread title.
I loved the pythons. The animation, songs sketches and films all brilliant.
This is one of my favourite sketches.
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