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Monty Python at 40
As the Flying Circus celebrates its anniversary, The Daily Beast recalls their funniest routines. WATCH VIDEO of the Dead Parrot sketch, The Ministry of Silly Walks, and more.
The Dead Parrot Sketch
This classic sketch from 1969 features John Cleese and Michael Palin arguing over whether a recently purchased pet parrot is, in fact, deceased, or merely “pining for the fjords.”
Crunchy Frog
This skit tweaks the British Trade Descriptions Act of 1968, which requiresd manufacturers to describe the contents of their products to prevent misleading customers. Because what could possibly be misleading about a candy called Crunchy Frog?
The Ministry of Silly Walks
By 1970, John Cleese had perfected his physical shtick, which is on fine display in his turn as a civil servant with a very special skill set.
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losrobbins
I'm sure all this stick-it-to-'em stuff is great fun in a Congress and White House that has 100% employment and full benefits. For the rest of us, tho, not so amusing.
roger37
Have a piece of Crunchy Frog. Maybe it'll create your sense of humor.
DurangoDave
Who could have guessed that cutting edge, intelligent humor would stand the test of time so well? But...but...what about the Cheese Shop sketch, the Lion Tamer, Llamas, the Philosophers Song? ...so many great comic classics.
magicman
Still perhaps my all time favorite will always be 'The Ministry of Silly Walks'. Those darn Japanese, always innovative, even in their own 'Legs Race' in the Ministry of Silly Walks.
idicula1979
Thank you for these clips it reinforced my belief that Monty python IS NOT THAT FUNNY, and it is a bit dated still my favorite clip is self-defense against fruit.
RichardKiel
Uncultured twit.
mrgreb
Albatross.
ck-390
The aqueducts?
oldpunk
Blessed are the Greeks
idicula1979
and the cheesemakers..... big nose
oldpunk
He is not the messiah , he is a very naughty boy !
jimbobuddy
Surely 'Mr Neutron', and (RAF) 'Banter' merit a hon mention!! Banter just isnt the same if it's done slowly.
SCMax101
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oldpunk
Shut Up Bloody Vikings
roger37
I fart in your general direction.
whipmawhopma
The Lumberjack Song is the best, but it's all good. Especially the movies.
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