American Reacts to Monty Python Dead Parrot and Lumberjack Song

[@BenjWarrant]

Your laughter is really infectious. Great to see an American helpless with laughter watching a 50 year old British TV classic!

[@FoxDren]

Proper British humour is timeless.

[@terrymillbank3509]

Never gets old I've seen it tons of times and I'm laughing my head off at it

[@bendover9663]

I was just about to say that haha 👍

[@fredericleclerc9037]

OOoh yeah :) To that I can only answer : Yes Minister :D

[@TheEulerID]

Perhaps he ought to do a cover version of the Laughing Policeman...

[@rdouthwaite]

Having seem these hundreds, possibly thousands, of times in my life, it's a pure delight to see someone experiencing them for the first time.

[@Davey_bfg71]

We’ve laughed at this for fifty years or so and still laugh at it when we see it but your reaction breathes new life into and we now laugh with you maybe harder than we did before! Love you bro 😂🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@Rabmac1UK]

Well Said Dave Jones The MASSIVE Creativity of Monty Python has already gone down in History EB...Please look at Life of Brian, IMHO their best work Ever

[@MGmirkin]

It really never gets old... ;) The classics are classics for a reason...

[@Qwertycritical]

Just thinking that these sketches are about 50 years old. They haven't got stale yet in that time.

[@AnonEyeMouse]

That entirely depends on how many times you've heard it and how many times it's been recited by untalented feckers in the pub.

[@docgonzales]

Qwertycritical I wonder what 1920's comedy was standing tall in the 1970's ?

[@Serai3]

A lot of the reason their sketches don't age is because there's not much topical about them. Other than a few underhanded jabs at Reginald Maudling, they just don't reference actual events. So the sketches stay funny. :D

[@jamesbowden3786]

@@Serai3 And they are completely off the wall.

[@teclo1057]

this has been stale for decades

[@nosacredcows1810]

Several years ago I read something about how the world's oldest comedy sketch had been discovered. It was a classical Greek play about a man going into a merchants to complain how said merchant had sold him a dead slave. Which just goes to show that humour is both universal and timelessness.

[@Greenwood4727]

but was the slave Pining for the Fjords ;)

[@ukp42]

@@Greenwood4727 Dressed in woman clothes?

[@grahamstubbs4962]

@@ukp42 Named Sven; Samantha at the weekend only.

[@thornback82]

An ex-slave?

[@grizzlygamer8891]

How old is that? There's an ancient Sunerian joke from 1900BC which I thought was the oldest recorded? "Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband's lap."

[@andrewmoss3681]

There is a reason this is the Greatest ever sketch, by the Gods of comedy. I cannot count how many times I have watched it & it still has me cackling with laughter.

[@lextex3280]

Your reaction was golden mate.. You had me in stitches.. Its surprising how many people don't know about Monty pythons flying circus tv series..

[@louisavevers9709]

The first 3 series of Monty pythons flying circus are the best, IMHO. They were fresh and funny ideas. Then the 4tg series started running out of ideas and series 5, John Cleese had left, and even tho they gave it a good go, and there may be one or two good sketches ("Michael Ellis '), it just wasn't the same as the earlier ones.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

As soon as I read your words Monty Python Flying Circus - the tune popped straight into me head - love it 😊

[@lextex3280]

@@bernadettelanders7306 and now for something completely different. 😂. Lol.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

@@lextex3280 I’m not a lumberjack and I’m not ok 😂

[@lextex3280]

@@bernadettelanders7306 that's just like my dear pappar. 😂.

[@geraintjones6401]

Man, re-watching these old classic sketches with you is the perfect lockdown therapy.

[@bensheekey9305]

In the live performances, John actual tries to make micheal laugh by going more and more over the top

[@johnbiggscr]

Don’t forget Palin got his own back in one live version when Cleese says ‘does it talk’ and Palin goes ‘yes’. And Cleese replies ‘oh well I’ll have that then’.

[@71Splinter]

PIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNINNNG, for the feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDSSSSS

[@richieb7692]

There was one time when they both cracked up, and forgot the words. The Entire Audience joined in, making them crack up even more

[@mst1740]

@@71Splinter Fjords (a long, narrow inlet with steep cliffs or sides) in Norway.

[@71Splinter]

@@mst1740 ahhhhhh, u learn something new every day

[@busterruff9369]

I’m English and this is our typical sense of humour ,your reaction laugh had me laughing even more , Sending you love from across the pond ,keep the great videos coming my friend ,

[@nicksvinylbutty5488]

The stoning scene from "Life of brian" is probably my all time fave piece of comedy.

[@markscouler2534]

What about black Knight scene from the holy grail or the Knights that say nee

[@MGmirkin]

Or, pretty much the entirety of MPatHG... The Black Knight scene, or Castle Anthrax, Robin and his Minstrels. All just comedy gold...

[@mikecaine3643]

You really must watch - The Four Yorkshiremen skit - Monty Python - I couldn't stop laughing at that one !

[@dinger40]

That was pre Python, started in "At Last the 1948 Show" The sketch was written by Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graham Chapman and Marty Feldman. Still a classic. As two of the writers became members of Python they took it over.

[@solentbum]

@@dinger40 Try kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHyrd414irl0as0

[@marascusbomm]

Yeah, written pre-Python for At Last The 1948 Show, but the definitive version is definitely from 'Monty Python Live At The Hollywood Bowl'. That would be the one to watch hands down

[@brucemunro8598]

Just watched this, and have to say that seeing it with your reaction alongside absolutely creased me up. Seen these sketches so often, but it was like seeing for the first time again.

[@cheryl71000]

You made me laugh so much, at you laughing. This was 70's comedy, my brother who was 3 years older than me, knew this off by heart and him and his friend would play the parts. He also could do the cheese shop one as well. Lots of lads in school, knew Monty python off by heart. You brought it all back laughing at it so much, thanks.

[@steveymoon]

This is such a great reaction. That's exactly how someone should react to that whole sketch. Great job, man. 😆

[@inyourfacespacecoyote1061]

That’s the beauty of the whole sketch. Starts off in an English pet shop with Norwegian parrots; ends up crossdressing in Canada. Thank You pythons!!!!

[@richardcutts196]

The two are only connected in the movie version (And Now for Something Completely Different). In the show they are in completely different episodes.

[@jabba7746]

@@richardcutts196 This is true, the Original has him sent to Ipswich by the shopkeeper instead of Bolton which leads to the brilliant line of "The palindrome of Bolton would be Notlob!"

[@timed3618]

Loved your reaction to a 50 year old sketch that I first saw as a child. Brought back the original joy of seeing it for the first time.

[@annedunne4526]

I remember when this came out in the 70s, we so loved it. It was so wacky and anarchic and over the top.

[@denniseldridge2936]

I have to say that the live version, at the Hollywood Bowl, was my first introduction to Monty Python at age 8. I swear I nearly bruised a rib I was laughing so hard, and so I was hooked worse than a meth addict. I have to recommend you have a listen to that, or any of the live MP you can find, as it's like a great rock group - they just take it to the next level on stage. For instance, if you thought this studio version was a bit nutty, the live version is completely insane. Thanks for at great reaction :-) Oh, and I have to add: When we come out of this pandemic and they allow live studio audiences for sitcoms, you could get work as a professional laugher. I'm not making that up, they actually employ people to sit in those audiences to get the laughter going. Don't know how much they pay, but at the very least you could get lunch money out of it haha.

[@proskipper1]

Monty Python - would often derail sketches with absurd abstract asides, often animated cartoons by director Terry Gilliam, it is part of their appeal.

[@allanallen1835]

The giant foot lol

[@Torthrodhel]

Yeah I'd forgot these two sketches were joined together until watching it again here, lol. My favourite one was how they'd get a stuffy person on to say now now that's enough of that it's all got a bit silly.

[@madabbafan]

The army officer walking on 'stop that stop that it's silly'

[@benjaminchristianhay]

Sometimes it even gets a bit silly

[@ianloeb1672]

@@madabbafan that was Graham Chapman it was actually his idea alone

[@owenthomas9863]

the "Argument Sketch" from Monty Python is another classic

[@hawkpaul8735]

I've seen these so many times they shouldn't be funny any more. But they are and your laughing makes it so much funnier. Always good to see someone enjoy comedy like that.

[@louisavevers9709]

It's so much fun watching you react to these. Especially if we know them, we know what's coming... And then you react.... It's pure gold!!

[@daveh9753]

I can't believe there is somebody in the world who hasn't seen these two sketches. All I can say is you are one lucky guy to see them for the first time. Check out the fish slapping dance, the cheese shop, the military fairies and argument clinic sketches.

[@jamesbowden3786]

Also Trouble at t'mill, R.A.F banter and The Pirhana brothers sketches to name but a few. Also Hell's Grannies and the Twin Peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro expedition. And last but by no means least the Upper Class Twit of the Year Show to name just a few more I could go on until I start foaming at the mouth and falling over backwards... Waaah!!

[@srfurley]

@@jamesbowden3786 And the architect sketch where they present models for their new tower blocks, one of which catches fire, and another involves revolving knives. Then there’s Mr Gumby and the Doctor ‘my brain hurts’; I love the way the nurse just calmly says ‘He’s brilliant you know’, with all the chaos going on around her.

[@telephonic]

The Ministry of silly walks.

[@Lucas_Jeffrey]

@@telephonic john cleese hates that sketch and never thought it was funny lol

[@telephonic]

@@Lucas_Jeffrey He has no sense of humour then, it's one of their best ever.

[@j800r_aswell]

I have never seen anyone laugh so hard at Monty Python. Even us Englishmen/women. This is real humour.

[@BronyDanProductions]

‘The Lumberjack Song’ always acted as the finale to the Pythons’ stage shows, except Eric Idle was the one who sang it, because Michael Palin’s voice always seem to go by the end of the shows.

[@Salguine]

This sketch started out to be about a defective car. Graham Chapman said "change the car to a parrot." They did, it completely changed the whole tone of the sketch, and a classic was born.

[@haroldhadradi8763]

I was in school when this was first aired on TV, in the 80's. And I remember hearing kids singing that song, and saying how funny it was.

[@slots1407]

Next up for you: the Cheese Shop sketch. The mastery of keeping a straight face.

[@shaynemullen6676]

Was just thinking this, such an amazing sketch

[@kevinator41]

Cheese Shop sketch Yes!

[@johnconlon9652]

@@kevinator41 my favourite.

[@rdouthwaite]

Absolutely one of their best.

[@alanhilton3611]

I grew up watching monty python every week British humour at its silliest.

[@sprucemaroose]

Stop that! It's silly.

[@traceythompson1092]

So did I, thanks PBS.

[@literally9056]

You know, John Cleese mentioned in some talk once another improvised line by Michael Palin when he finally offers the slug as a replacement for the parrot. When John Cleese asked him if the slug talks, Palin answered "it mutters a bit" (instead of, "not really"). I think that should be a standard line in the whole sketch.

[@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling]

quick fact - during the lumberjack song with michael palin - the woman he is with, connie booth, was the first wife of john cleese - 68-78. John is they guy who bough the norwegian blue in the previous sketch. if you ever get chance, there is a very famous comedy series called Fawlty Towers starring john and connie. absolute comedy classic, especially with andrew sachs as manuel

[@charlieross-BRM]

I thought that was her. She was brilliant, having a large hand in the production of Fawlty Towers, not just playing her character. You never know who's who in the business just by watching the final product on screen. I scour the credits after a good movie or show.

[@lightwoven5326]

Don't mention the war!

[@roadie3124]

Ah yes. Connie Booth was brilliant, and not just in Fawlty Towers. Her expressions when Michael Palin's lumberjack reveals his deepest, darkest secrets is comedy gold. She was so good in Fawlty Towers. And, what's amazing, is that her English accent was perfect. And she was so hot. I'm still in lurve.

[@cooperhughes2659]

@@lightwoven5326 "Ve didnt start it" "OF COURSE YOU STARTED IT YOU INVADED POLAND"

[@Lucas_Jeffrey]

@@cooperhughes2659 Danzig massacres, brutal atrocities of the german minority by the polish, who acted with impunity because the UK and French assured them they would declare war at the drop of a hat.

[@andrzejplocki599]

I can’t believe you’ve never seen this before, and it’s a joy to see your reaction to it, it’s definitely brightened up my day 😂

[@peterhaslam5275]

Life of Brian is a must, Sermon on the Mount followed by the stoning. Fabulous

[@lightwoven5326]

Shut up big nose...Blessed are the cheese makers......Any woman here...

[@louisavevers9709]

He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!

[@jamesbowden3786]

Just don't say Jehovah!

[@peterhaslam5275]

@@jamesbowden3786 "You'll only make it worse for yourself"

[@Happyheretic2308]

What have the Romans ever done for us?

[@1TonyNash]

I must've watched this back in the 70's. Couldn't wait for it to come round each week, loved it. Loved the wackiness. Enjoyed how much you enjoyed it!

[@kimarnill7648]

Only fools and horses. Absolute classic.

[@carolehorner9697]

Had the privilege of seeing this sketch live in London on the Monty Python "1 down 5 to go" tour.....even more hilarious 🤣

[@bernadettelanders7306]

That would have been brilliant live, lucky you..I Love British humour and comedy, my eldest brother was, probably still is, a huge Monty python fan. Most Aussies love British humour here 👍

[@trevord9811]

You really must watch The Life of Brian & The Meaning of Life - so good. :-)

[@freetipuk]

The Life of Brian is one of the best , timeless, movies ever made.

[@stmattallicahammett4682]

Watch all of them, plus faulty towers!! They are brilliant

[@TheBeatleman66]

a quick python joke from one of their live performances. Q. "what does an American beer and a canoe have in common ? A. "Both are close to water"

[@tonygriffin_]

Monty Python - I wasn't expecting that! Which reminds me, try their 'No-one expects the Spanish Inquisition' sketch kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZubn2eDm82di8U . Life of Brian is the funniest film ever made and also has a lot of truth in it about religion.

[@Mardy-old-Bstard]

"You are the Messiah I should know I've followed a few." Perfection!!!!

[@klausolekristiansen2960]

The Spanish inquisition is not one sketch. It is several bits scattered over an entire show. It would not be nearly as funny if all the parts were shown one after the other, without the rest the show.

[@tonygriffin_]

@@klausolekristiansen2960 No, it's funny whether you only see the first part (which is what is usually shown when it's referenced in 'Best Comedy Clips' type collections), all the separate sketches, the whole thing or even while being tortured in Guantanamo (where it would have irony added). Just them jumping into the room, dressed in red and shouting that catchphrase is funny. I've watched MP since 1972 and I'm still laughing at every moment.

[@tonygriffin_]

@@Mardy-old-Bstard 🤣😂👌

[@klausolekristiansen2960]

@@tonygriffin_ I do not think you would find them as funny if you had not seen them in the original show first.

[@mycroft16]

Flying Circus is absolute comedy gold. Those guys are geniuses and these bits will NEVER get old.

[@volbeatdbv9846]

I have been watching many comedy sketch reactions, but you are number one, not sure what is funnier, the sketch or your laugh...brilliant!

[@AlejandroPRGH]

I've seen these sketches dozens of times over the decades, but with your belly laugh they're a new, great experience.

[@toddbrady8540]

Suprised you ain't seen this and other python stuff before, it's huge in America and to my knowledge its still shown on cable there almost 24/7 Unlike over here where we're stuck with reality shows trash nowadays. Keep them clips coming. So love your laugh😂🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@mauricelaidler4789]

I watched those sketches, as I did many others, on a Sunday night, about 10 years old when they were first shown. My oldest brother would come home from the pub late evening, creep upstairs, wake me up as I was already in bed, piggyback me down to watch the tv with him. He would fry some 'bubble n squeak' (Sunday dinner leftovers) and we would have a late supper in stitches watching Monty Python's Flying Circus. Heaven!

[@BillyTheBigKid82]

I think this version is from the "and now for something completely different..." movie, one of my favorites of all time. It's basically a collection of their best skits from the first two seasons if I'm not mistaken.

[@ajivins1]

These two were originally separate sketches in the TV Show but these versions are from their first movie-And Now For Something Completely Different. It was a 'greatest hits' from the show.

[@Jenjenilou]

Don’t forget Only Fools and Horses Batman and Robin!

[@McDonald_Mando]

Yes

[@Mr69sideshow]

Pub hatch or chandelier too

[@simonhopkinson2931]

Absolutely, one of my favourite scenes.

[@Rat-nl1xe]

One of the best ever.

[@tmarritt]

Need to watch the full episode really for the context.

[@grabble7605]

There's a version of this sketch where the shopkeep agrees right off and hands him his money back, skipping the whole middle. And a version where, after the 'Does it talk?' about the slug, the shopkeep says it does. Apparently Palin was just looking to throw John Cleese off but he just took a split second before chiming in 'Right, I'll have that one then!'

[@ElliotNesterman]

This is from their first movie, "And Now for Something Completely Different," which is a reworking of some of their best sketches from the first season of "Monty Python's Flying Circus." They took their best sketches and filmed only the funniest bits, cutting them short where they started to lag in the TV show. The original parrot sketch goes on for a little longer, but the rest is not quite as funny as this part. Also it doesn't lead into the Lumberjack Song. which appears in a different episode.

[@miff227]

though i think at the end of the "we've got a slug" "does it talk?" the reply is "yes...." and Cleese says "i'll take it!" which perfectly rounds the skit off.

[@janp1088]

Theres really nothing like Monty Python. Its complete and utter silliness that will likely leave a scar on your funny bone for life! I still cant hear people call our the name Roger in public without going into a the skit. Or every time I see a leaf fall from a tree...so many skits, cant imagine my life without them.

[@fredsmith5473]

I thought this was hilarious when I saw it on TV, when it was first released, but it became jaded over the years. Seeing you laugh at it refreshed it, and made it like seeing it for the first time again.

[@mescko]

7:30 I love that you caught the Mounties looking at each other while singing, obviously thinking, "WTF are we singing?" I've shown the Lumberjack Sketch to some people that completely miss that.

[@adctvuk5035]

You gotta check out the "black Knight" and "knights that say nee" sketches

[@OblivionGate]

He said he's seen Holy Grail

[@allanallen1835]

"Come back you bastard it's just a flesh wound I'll bite your bloody legs off" 😂

[@adctvuk5035]

@@allanallen1835 tis but a scratch

[@adctvuk5035]

@@allanallen1835 your arm has come off no it hasn't its just a flesh wound

[@adctvuk5035]

@@allanallen1835 I'm invincible Your a looney

[@markharris1125]

Back in summer 2019 I went to see Michael Palin (shopkeeper/lumberjack) give a talk in London. Since Monty Python he's done lots of travel shows and he'd just published a book about the ill-fated voyage of HMS Erebus. After the interval he told some Python anecdotes and ended up with the Lumberjack Song. The whole audience was joining in the backing chorus. I realise now (having seen the original sketch for the first time in many years) that I should have shouted out: "What about my bloody parrot?" What a great reaction from you, will have a look at more.

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

In the original TV series Monty Python sketches did have a habit of randomly segueing into each other like this. One of my favourite ever is the Brain Specialist which only seems to have unofficial uploads on KZbin complete with subtitles that manage to slightly spoil one gag by preempting it by a split second. There's tons of Monty Python stuff out there that tend to inhabit four separate universes with little crossover regarding material: 1. The 60's and 70's TV shows. 2. The three 70's and 80's narrative films (their first film was a compilation of reshot TV sketches) 3. The 70's LPs. 4. The 70's books. There are also the recordings of live shows which though they include the odd exclusive sketch, the Four Yorkshiremen for example, tend to be greatest hits collections.

[@phousefilms]

From the biography I read, the Dead Parrot sketch was made after John Cleese went into the mechanic to pick up his car and the mechanic kept saying there was nothing wrong with his car, even though Cleese still had the same problems with the vehicle.

[@CEP73]

Someone may have mention it but you'd love "Fawlty Towers"

[@GSD-hd1yh]

What a lot of people miss on Fawlty Rowers is the anagram of the hotel name at the beginning of each episode.

[@okmickey232]

@@GSD-hd1yh Flowery Twats was my favourite

[@GSD-hd1yh]

@@okmickey232 Thats the one everyone remembers. There was also "Farty Towels"

[@davidgriffithsbjjcoach7207]

Flay otters.

[@smokerjim]

Fatty Owls - and as a suggestion for an episode, either Waldorf Salad or the Wedding Anniversary

[@mauricestevenson5740]

One of the classic sketches in the history of British comedy. It is quoted everywhere. Putting "ex-" in front of any noun has an instantly recognisable meaning. "Bereft of life", "joined the choir invisible" etc etc need no explanation in countries with the Union Jack on their flags. The Monty Python team turned humour around and headed into territory unknown up to that time. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@catshez]

I was crying laughing with you 😂😂😂 Never stops being funny, no matter how many times it is seen 🤣

[@OriginalDrums]

Got to be the most genius comedy show to ever and will ever grace this planet! Makes me proud to be British

[@angelacutting3057]

I've always loved this MP sketch, but your laughter made me laugh even more! I really enjoy your reactions.

[@dnr2089]

The Holy Grail is hilarious! I love the Brave Sir Robin scene! And the best bit is the dumb guards at Swamp Castle! 🤣

[@Lee.Higginbotham]

The cheese shop and the argument sketches are 2 of my favorites along with the dead parrot. Life of Brian is a pretty funny movie. The Meaning of Life and Jabberwocky are also good. The Holy Grail is my favorite. Used to watch there tv show back in the 70's on PBS. The entire series is out on blu ray now. I got it on dvd years ago.

[@nachtaktiv1]

30 yrs ago some friends sat there in front of the old smal tv...smoking some funky stuff..drinking beer...and laughed to tears...😅

[@makiwa]

I used to watch Monty Python's when I was a kid back in the early 70's. It was on BBC2, (this was in the UK) - my mother hated it but I loved it. At school me and my mates used to pretend and act out the scenes.... Especially the "Silly Walk" and "Anyone for Tennis"?..... Also the "Albatros" scenes and "Lemmings".... Look for them. Thanks for taking me back to my youth! Ciao.

[@tomtomlinson2835]

I'm stunned you hadn't seen these already EB! The disappointed lady in the second part is Connie Booth, who was married to John Cleese, the disappointed customer in the first part. A lot of British humour is based on disappointment, I think it's a reflection of our climate.

[@ashleyp.4932]

Monty Python would often link one sketch to another, you'd have something happening and suddenly without warning you're in another sketch.

[@anuvabastidanakist2437]

Monty Python team sing the lumberjack in Canada and the audience screamed with laughter and sang along with the song peace to you to brother

[@ToniMcGinty]

I could sit and watch you laugh all day! I echo the comment before: you have to see the fish-slapping dance and the argument clinic, and I´d throw in the Ministry of Silly Walks. And, again, as below, Fawlty Towers is a must!

[@katyballard4317]

Monty Pythons Life of Brian is the funniest movie ever. I watched it through the pain of giving birth, it distracted me from the pain and I still watch it anytime I need cheering up x

[@virtualatheist]

The Cheese Shop sketch Four Yorkshiremen sketch The World's Funniest Joke sketch Every Sperm Is Sacred (song)

[@DARRBEV]

Love the fact that this makes you laugh . I grew up with this and love it

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

The simplicity of this sketch , is pure genius hahaha

[@paulmcateer1595]

On one of his magnificent travel programs, Michael Palin stops off at a Canadian lumberjack camp, and says... “I sang a song about lumberjacks once... I hope these men I’ve never heard it!” 😂

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

The cheese shop, argument, and the travel agency / brontosaur sketch are hilarious as well

[@ericpye7449]

Have a look at Monty Python “Argument Sketch”

[@jamesalexander5623]

No He Shouldn't!

[@louisavevers9709]

@@jamesalexander5623 that's not an argument...... 😁

[@jamesbowden3786]

Do you mean the five minute argument, or the full half - hour?

[@petermallia558]

Second viewing of this reaction, it was even better than the first time. Absolutely hilarious mate.

[@endlichdrin]

This is indeed hilarious: A grown up man hasn‘t seen the Dead Parrot sketch yet. What is wrong with this guy?

[@andrewjurkiewicz4393]

Psstt....He's American... Bless!

[@endlichdrin]

@@andrewjurkiewicz4393 You mean he gets a heart attack if he carries on watching Monty Python?

[@EastwoodHilfiger]

Probably the best and funniest of all of Monty Python's song (yes, even better than 'always look on the bright side of life'!) and probably the more famous song they did. I'll never tire of listening to it!

[@GAIS414]

Man I can't believe you have missed so much of Monty Python! You are in for a bunch of treats. They have not made one single sketch or movie that wasn't hilarious. you'll have content to the end of this year just doing that. Oh, and then there's Fawlty Towers of course. =)

[@TheNeonParadox]

Such a big part of my childhood. Watching Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, and Benny Hill on PBS makes for great childhood memories for an 80s kid who was raised by his television.

[@Oddballkane]

I've seen an more updated version of this sketch where John shows up to complain about the dead parrot. Michael says so it is here's your money back and some holiday vouchers. Then John walks off stunned saying you can't say the tories haven't changed some things.

[@Johnny67557]

You remind me of my childhood buddy who passed a few years ago. I felt like I was with him again, laughing. Thanks for that. Scott... Miss you buddy!

[@lynnhamps7052]

And now, for the rest of your life, when you least expect it. 'I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK' will just pop into your head..lol..sorry about that... :)

[@marconatrix]

Yep! I can vouch for that :-)

[@jamesbowden3786]

Me Too!

[@robshepherd3782]

Fawlty Towers is well worth a watch.

[@wayneyeadon9680]

I grew up with this stuff in the 70's. Loads to discover so enjoy yourself!

[@anthonyellis987]

When they performed their final reunion at the O2, they used the original parrot and cage which had been stored away.

[@rambo7135]

You'll notice Connie Booth was in many of the Monty Python sketches and even films. She was married to John Cleese and they starred in Fawlty Towers. She is also from America.

[@ListerDavid]

Parrot and lumberjack go hand in hand. This was from their first movie “and now for something completely different.” Which was them recreating some of their favourite and most popular sketches from the tv series. Well worth a watch.

[@iangreenway5580]

The classic Parrot Sketch, the ultimate comedy sketch. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@petersyme7083]

In answer to a previous comment, the girl in the Lumberjack song is not Connie Booth, but Carol Cleveland who performed in many M.P Shows

[@ianlewis3023]

My understanding is that one of the Pythons took their car to be fixed and the garage refused to accept that there was anything wrong with it - so the idea of the dead parrot sketch resulted.

[@AnonEyeMouse]

It must have been a different performance of the sketch because the one I remember has my favourite line 'It is a Poly-Gone!'

[@dan-mac1975]

He needs to be watching dads army lol and blackadder

[@gavintimson5940]

Don`t tell him Pike :)

[@hogwashmcturnip8930]

The early Allo Allos. All that mixed up language and stereotypes! 'Good moaning!' ' Leesten ver carefully, I will say zis only once!' Not to mention Herr Flick and 'the Fallen Madonna with ze big boobies!' I remember watching the first episode and thinking 'How have they got away with this?' LMAO!

[@CricketEngland]

The Parrot shop sketch is one of the most iconic sketches of all time along side. Two Ronnies - Fork Candles & Mastermind Victoria Wood - Two Soups & “Let’s do it” The Ballard of Brenda and Freda Goodness Gracious Me - Going For an English Not only but Also - Tarzan auditions Morecambe and Wise - The Breakfast striptease Monty Python’s Flying Circus - Silly Walks & Spam Billy Connelly - Two Scotsman in Rome & The Crucifixion Bob Newhart - The Driving instructor Abbott and Costello - Who’s on First Jasper Carrott’s - Motor insurance claim forms & The Magic Roundabout At Last the 1948 Show - The Four Yorkshireman The Frost Report - The Class Sketch You should check them all out...

[@johngledhill2970]

The woman in the sketch was Connie Booth, John Cleese's first wife, who co-wrote 'Fawlty Towers with him.

[@neilmurrell281]

That's the best reaction I've seen, you pissing yourself laughing was excellent. Check out Hells Grannies and The Argument Sketch.

[@robbiesmith2525]

your reaction to this one is even funnier than the bloody sketches,totally subscribing

[@bigcheese6212]

Monty Python was way ahead of its time and one of my favourite shows during my childhood. I reckon you would like Fawlty Towers, starring the man who said "this is an ex parrot". Fawlty Towers is considered to be Britain's best ever sitcom.