I’m tired of the economy.
I’m tired of politics.
I’m even tired of trashy tv.
So let’s talk about things that make us laugh.
Here’s a few of my favorites–and remember, I’m 50–so there’s some old stuff on this list.
1. Animal House. I can’t help it. You have to laugh when John Belushi asks if “we gave up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor.” Other great catch phrases: Damned glad to meet you…Thank you sir, may I have another…and double secret probation.
2. Monty Python. Just about anything–but the Dead Parrot sketch is da bomb. (it’s goes on a little long though.) Best line: ‘e’s not dead….e’s stunned.
3. And one more from the Pythons…you gotta laugh at this. At least husband will…
So for all you children out there, I hope you enjoyed this little trip back into the ’70s. Beats watching whatever’s on today by a long shot.
11 Comments
October 17, 2008 at 9:17 am
Did he just say “blessed are the cheese makers”?
October 17, 2008 at 11:19 am
I love Monty Python. I have never seen Animal House yet, but I think I need to.
October 17, 2008 at 12:37 pm
j9–I think so. In any case, it’s true, the cheese makers are blessed. Especially the ones who make bleu d’auvergne.
Allie–That’s. Just. Wrong. On so many levels. I know you’re just a pup, but really, this is serious flaw in your pop culture edcuation. And in honor of my having seen it no less than 25 times, I misspelled education for you.
October 18, 2008 at 7:42 am
See “Oh Brother Where Art Thou” again and watch the scene in the theatre when the line is said,”We thought. . .you wuz. . .a TOAD.”
October 19, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Oh my word!! Monty Python is our fave!! I love it when my 14 yr old son starts doing a “Ministry of the Silly Walks” skit in the mall. Then my 11 yr old starts telling him in her random british accent “It’s not really funny, now is it? The right foot just kind of stops.” Meanwhile, I am laughing so hard my gut is cramping, and people think we are crazy. Or the time we were at the park and my daughter (6 yrs old) fell off the end of the slide, brushed herself off and said “Oh, it’s merely a flesh wound!” Then she continued to play. Monty skits have been a source of great fun for our family. Yes, people look at us funny, but whatever,
Another great british comedy show, “Absolutely Fabulous”. British comedy is too much, I love it. Monty Python takes the cake, hands down.
October 19, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Hi Amy–love, love Ab Fab. Did you ever see the sad American version? It didn’t last long. Thanks for reading…come back any time.
October 19, 2008 at 11:16 pm
beau’iful plumage….
http://dolltv.com/Monty-Pythons-Flying-Circus-Live-Nowegian/M/B0006FUED2.htm
I must say I am a fan of “fish license”.
“For my pet fish Eric…he’s hanhalibut. What? He Is HANNNN HALIBUT. I choose him out of thousands. The others were much too flat.” Oh and the cat detector van (the loony detector van) from the ministry of “HOU-SHEING” that can pinpoint the purr of an appy cat from yards away….
Great blog..will check back often…
October 22, 2008 at 6:38 am
American version? No, never saw it. The only american show copied from the UK that has had any succes IMO is “The Office”.
I enjoy your blog thoroughly, we seem to have a bit in common. It’s always fun to have things in common!
Have a good Wednesday!
-Amy
November 2, 2008 at 10:56 pm
A friend of mine but a couple dozen Monty Python sketches on my iPod. Makes my commute on the bus a joy, I never get tired of them.
November 3, 2008 at 7:48 am
Free Man–Have you ever seen Fawlty Towers? Equally funny sitcom with John Cleese. Check it out. And thanks for reading.
September 17, 2009 at 4:50 pm
The Ministry of Silly Walks watch is now available at DollTV.com:
http://dolltv.com/Ministry-of-Silly-Walks-Watch/M/B002L2R0TO.htm