The group includes Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle (the trio from Cambridge, who are all taller than all the other members of the group, and known as the more "aggressive" half of the group), Terry Jones (from Wales), Michael Palin (from Oxford) and Terry Gilliam (Minnesota in the United States). Chapman wrote the sketches with Cleese, Jones wrote with Palin, Idle wrote alone and Gilliam did the animations. Neil Innes and Carol Cleveland have both on occasion been mentioned as the "7th Python".
Graham Chapman, widely known as "The Dead One", died of cancer on October 4, 1989, the day before Python's 20th anniversary (thus being called "the greatest party pooper of all time" by Terry Jones), is tagged as the greatest actor among the group by his fellow Pythons. He had problems with alcohol and was a dedicated smoker of the pipe (he appears with a pipe in his hand in most of the Python sketches). He was known for his outstanding and abstract sense of humour; Cleese states that during their sketch-writing partnership Chapman did not say much, but when he said something it was often brilliant. The term "pepperpot" which is used to describe middle-aged ladies was found by Chapman.
John Cleese, probably the most famous Python on the other side of the Atlantic, is most widely known for his silly walk - the famous walk that he invented for Monty Python's Flying Circus, and repeated in one episode of Fawlty Towers, where he tries very hard not to remind his German visitors of the World War II by doing impersonations of Hitler. He lives in the USA. He played the lead as Basil Fawlty in "Fawlty Towers". He has been reported to be the first man to say "shit" on British TV and the first man to say "fuck" at a British memorial service.
Eric Idle is the composer of most Python songs (along with Neil Innes) such as the Python anthem "Always Look on the Bright Side Of Life" (which is also played after Iron Maiden's shows). His outstanding linguistic abilities have earned him the name "Master of the One-Liner". He created the Beatles parody "The Rutles" along with Neil Innes, and recently adapted the Python movie "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" as a Broadway musical called "Monty Python's Spamalot". His most famous Python role is the character he plays in the "Nudge Nudge" sketch. He is the self-acclaimed third tallest and sixth nicest Python.
Terry Gilliam was the only American in the group and has one of the most successful post-Python careers among the six, as he is the director of hugely popular movies like Brazil, 12 Monkeys, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and The Fisher King. His part was instrumental in helping Python gain their reputation as a unique comedy group, his animations helping them link sketches (which, of course, don't have punch lines) in an unprecedented manner. He has become a British citizen in early 2006 and renounced his American citizenship shortly afterwards. He acknowledges The Goon Show, a radio show aired in the 1950s on BBC radio, written by Spike Milligan and performed by Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers, as the main reason he chose Britain as his homeland.
Terry Jones is the most successful actor of the woman role (as demonstrated in the Spam sketch, which is only one of numerous occasions in which he has voiced the trademark of a high-pitched female impersonation). He is the director (or co-director) of all Python movies. He has also written, directed and appeared in a few more movies which featured some of his Python mates; despite the fact that these movies aren't quite a match for his work in the Flying Circus, they include some hilarious scenes, such as the singing scene in Erik the Viking. He is the writer of such excellent songs as "I'm So Worried" and "Traffic Lights". He has done a few historical documentaries, and in one of them he briefly acts the part of King Richard III (called "Ring Kichard the Thrid" by the Eric Idle character "the man who speaks entirely in anagrams", which prompts Michael Palin the interviewer to suggest that "Ring Kichard is surely a spoonerism and not an anagram", which results in Eric Idle's character leaving the studio, saying "If you are going to split hairs, I'm going to piss off" (which can serve as a pointer to the Eric Idle-John Cleese movie "Splitting Heirs")).
Michael Palin, known as the nicest python, and the favorite Python to work with for John Cleese, has done numerous travel documentaries during his post-Python career. His amazing sense of humour has inevitably permeated into what would otherwise be just ordinary documentaries (occasions like the Polushka Pole incident and thanking the goddess for her "nice mountain", to name a couple). This nice man, who finds it very difficult to say "no", is the only one who said "no" to a reunion in their 30th year. He is the inventor of the threat "If you don't cooperate, I will get nasty and start using some Dutch words".
As admitted on several occasions, the group likes to dress up as women.
Having said all that, Terry Jones is actually Welsh.
INTRODUCTION
Monty Python Lyrics
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is the thrilling story
Monty Python's Life of Brian.
Set in naught B.C.,
it tells the story of
the life of Brian
and stars 70 camels, 48 goats,
16 chickens, 12 pigs,
the whacky, Monty Python boys.
And so without any more ado,
let's sit back and enjoy highlights from
Monty Python's Life of Brian
The lyrics of Monty Python's song Introduction is an invitation to the audience to experience the thrilling story of Monty Python's Life of Brian, a movie that tells the story of Brian in naught B.C. The song sets the scene by highlighting the cast of characters, including 70 camels, 48 goats, 16 chickens, 12 pigs, and 2 dromedaries. The lyrics also mention the whacky Monty Python boys who starred in the movie. The song ends on an enthusiastic note, urging the audience to sit back and enjoy the highlights from the movie.
The lyrics of Introduction captures the unique humor and quirkiness that have come to define Monty Python's style. Through the use of exaggerated numbers (70 camels, 48 goats), the song creates a sense of absurdity that is central to Monty Python's comedy. Additionally, the song's description of the whacky Monty Python boys is a reference to the group of comedians who wrote and starred in the movie. This is a clever way to introduce the audience to the creators of the movie, and it also adds to the song's playful tone.
Line by Line Meaning
Good evening!
Greetings, we are ready to commence our presentation.
Tonight's motion picture
The film we are showing this evening.
is the thrilling story
The narrative is one of excitement and intrigue.
Monty Python's Life of Brian.
This film is titled 'Monty Python's Life of Brian.'
Set in naught B.C.,
The story takes place during the time known as 'B.C.' and begins at year zero
it tells the story of
The viewer will be introduced to and follow the main character's tale.
the life of Brian
The central character of this story is named Brian.
and stars 70 camels, 48 goats,
Numerous animals were involved in the production, namely seventy camels and forty-eight goats.
16 chickens, 12 pigs,
As well as sixteen chickens and twelve pigs.
2 dromadries,
Two dromedaries were also a part of this production.
and of course
It goes without saying.
the whacky, Monty Python boys.
The Monty Python comedic ensemble were involved in the making of this film.
And so without any more ado,
Without delay or further introduction,
let's sit back and enjoy highlights from
We invite you to sit and join us as we present choice moments of
Monty Python's Life of Brian
The specific film, once again being referred to as 'Monty Python's Life of Brian.'
Contributed by Sarah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@panterathx
Decades later and the foot still makes me crack up!
@Absolutely_Nobody
Pbbt.
@notquiteatory971
When you are done writing a long essay and switch off the computer accidentally while forgetting to save your work
@MrDanty64
Weekly bird shit !!!!!! YES!!! ABSOLUTELY!!! Totally get it.
@alexeysaranchev6118
I know it's a joke, but if it's an actual problem, consider looking up ways to set up auto-saving feature on your system and software. You will waste 5 minutes now and won't waste hours later if it happens again.
@crimsondynamo615
The foot stinger at the end will always get me
@durece100
Like "Underwater Sun" from Patchy's segments where Plankton's plan being crushed by Spongebob's Foot.
@geraldsterling9639
Yesss!!! My being is explained by this series and snl!!! Long live the foot!!! Lol!!
@vampylass3848
Thumbs up if you think that Monty Python‘s flying Circus is much funnier than Saturday night live! 👍🏻
@goddam9925
Constipation is more funny than saturday night live !!