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myccrider

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24. Monty Python isn't explainable, it just is.

Reply to Collimator (Original post)

Wed Apr 14, 2021, 08:11 PM

Apr 2021

You might show them some of the skits first. Otherwise Brian would be my first pick, too. Don’t explain, surprise them.

This is still one of my favorite Monty Python skits.

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How To Explain Monty Python. . . [View all] Collimator Apr 2021 OP

Can Monty Python be explained? I think you have to experience it. Arkansas Granny Apr 2021 #1

+1 happybird Apr 2021 #3

NOBODY expects an explanation for Monty Python nt Shermann Apr 2021 #9

NOBODY! Arkansas Granny Apr 2021 #16

I'm Following The Gourd! leftieNanner Apr 2021 #2

Blessed are the cheese makers Walleye Apr 2021 #6

Oh, SHUT UP, Big Nose!!!! MyOwnPeace Apr 2021 #11

"Yes! We are all individuals!' Iggo Apr 2021 #29

there is no explanation... markie Apr 2021 #4

The Grail is how I first found them, back in middle school happybird Apr 2021 #5

My uncle just told me - OhZone Apr 2021 #7

You don't "explain" Monty Python. You SHOW them Monty Python. nt Binkie The Clown Apr 2021 #8

This. n/t ms liberty Apr 2021 #12

The funniest bits, IMO, are the short sketches - The Dead Parrot, Ocelot II Apr 2021 #10

Absurd sketches were SO good.......... MyOwnPeace Apr 2021 #13

Absurd Humor Collimator Apr 2021 #26

Is this the European Monty Python or the African Monty Python? cinematicdiversions Apr 2021 #14

I'd start with The Ministry of Silly Walks Shermann Apr 2021 #15

The ornate christmas ornament/hand grenade is an easy starter empedocles Apr 2021 #17

Their comic genius must be absorbed over time. CentralMass Apr 2021 #18

I saw all the reruns of their weekly tv show but my favorite movie is The Meaning Of Life. abqtommy Apr 2021 #19

"Every Sperm is Sacred" Collimator Apr 2021 #20

Well there's three things we can do with your mum OriginalGeek Apr 2021 #21

I dunno. Maybe you had to be there, all those years ago. Paladin Apr 2021 #22

A few more skits to start with Leith Apr 2021 #23

My nipples explode with delight. Ocelot II Apr 2021 #27

Monty Python isn't explainable, it just is. myccrider Apr 2021 #24

The Upper Class Twit of the Year! murpheeslaw Apr 2021 #25

The opening of MyOwnPeace Apr 2021 #28