Is the funniest line in cinema history... improvised?

[@lancelloti.]

What other Pythons sketches or scenes do you particularly enjoy?

[@theetemplar5422]

The Swallows scene...

[@RetroBlockade]

I really like the Watch Smuggler skit

[@Rainyman63]

„Nobody expects the spanish inquisition!!“

[@someyoutubeaccountforvideo680]

silly walks always gets me

[@TokyoXtreme]

"Gentlemen! I have bad news. This room is surrounded by film."

[@nikodraganic]

"He has a wife, you know" and the centurion's face as he knows he's about to be thrown to the lions

[@GAarcher]

*Incontinentia.....*

[@RennieAsh]

Joke's on them, Centurions only take 1 damage from lions and kill them in one (lion) or two hits (lion king). See? Age of Empires does teach you history!

[@jacobgeorge-xm9bq]

​@RennieAsh now a word from our RAID Shadow legends

[@danius_huganius]

@@GAarcher incontinentia clittorus

[@dougrobinson8602]

@@danius_huganius Engorgia. Engorgia Clittoris.

[@uzytkownik15]

This feeling of „laughing with us” is the sole reason gag reels exist. It also breaks the immersion in the most wholesome way, the people on the screen are no longer characters, but actors that from time to time laugh like everybody else

[@ErebosGR]

And why reaction videos exist as well, especially post-pandemic. People crave to feel connected.

[@numberonedad]

as palin points out it's a sign of a poor comedian.

[@BruceLeedar]

I tend to find the bloopers to be funniest parts of comedies, or at least the most likely to make me laugh. Especially with someone like Ricky Gervais, that has an enthusiastic and funny sounding laugh.

[@lurklingX]

gag reels are the best!!

[@pvanukoff]

@@numberonedad It's the sign of being a human being, not a robot. If someone is consistently breaking character, sure they have some things to work on, but once in a while, it's fine, even the best actors break character once in a while.

[@PASTRAMIKick]

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is great but, I think Life of Brian is just phenomenal it's the best of Monty Python.

[@TheDizzleHawke]

I agree. Definitely their funniest film.

[@dickstryker]

Meaning Of Life is gawdamned hillarious too.

[@wagomus4323]

Biggus.. . diccus..

[@BranceCrantly]

Couldn't agree more.

[@nicholasturner5146]

One of the best films ever made.

[@kenjohnson8751]

Did anyone notice that as he unexpectedly announces the name "Incontinentia Buttocks" somebody off screen, crew perhaps, lets out a huge burst of laughter

[@billwendell6886]

Cameraman lost it, 20 previous takes, Palen had a new name for every one, from a Cleese ( I think ) interview. All the giggles were for what they knew was coming.

[@apoorvjha6760]

It was the cameraman who lost his shit as only Pilate, The centurion and Brian knew the jokes

[@WilliamWrigley-z5u]

" He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy "

[@TheSuperappelflap]

@@sharcon3891 oh piss off, not everything is about americans and your stupid elections

[@arroe8386]

​@@sharcon3891 That sentence could stand in the job description of the US presidency

[@neil999ish]

Try to make a remake and you would be Crucified! 🤣

[@WilliamWrigley-z5u]

@@neil999ish I always look on the bright side of life ✨️

[@maguffintop2596]

Now that is the funniest line in the movie!

[@andrewhooper7603]

In high school drama class, me and a classmate had to pick a small skit to act out for the class and we chose the dead parrot sketch. They gave us the entire week to practice, but we were already fairly well versed in the skit before the assignment even hit, so we just goofed off all week. Teacher's assistant would try to keep us on task, but we'd just wave our hands and say we've got it down and to not worry. Well, I was in ROTC at the same time and we had just had our military ball a few weeks prior. A friend was able to spirit away some of the non-alcoholic wine so when the performance day came about I had a bottle to stow under the podium before class. When I took it out and proceeded to turn the shop owner into a mild alcoholic my partner almost lost it and the class loved it.

[@indiecrowarts]

God that’s great, good for you guys!

[@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx]

Being able to "turn the shop owner into a mild alcoholic" in a few minutes is quite a feat. That usually takes a lot longer.

[@ThePixelsOnYourScreen]

that is so awesome!!!!!!!! i would want to see that in person, i wonder how it went haha🤣! (also i want to let you know Jesus loves you repent😄)

[@brankobelfranin8815]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DeltaStormYT]

Stopped reading at ROTC, If only there was a conclusion to this comment, who will ever know

[@WoodlandDrake]

My favorite thing about the Pythons was how the performance, the jokes, the skits were for themselves and if anyone wanted to laugh along they could.

[@clareomarfran]

And also that they weren't topical, so the material doesn't age. No mention of current events, politicians, or cultural figures. They elevated silliness to an art form.

[@pokemonmusiclover5]

Whitest kids u know is similar

[@1Dreamking]

That time in the Parrot skit Michael Palin agrees that the Parrot is dead broke me the first time I saw it. The most unexpected thing after years of the "same" skit which you know the "rules" of and "know" what will come and such. And then he just, during a live performance, say "So it is." and the skit is done. You allready see how prepared John Cleese is to unleash 100 ways to say how the parrot is dead. But it all stays there pent up. Brilliant!!! =)

[@captainricko577]

it would have become a even more brilliant if the roles suddenly reversed and instead John says "you know what I think it's just sleeping..." and it continues until John admpit that he was right at the beggining and the parrot is indeed dead

[@neil999ish]

@@1Dreamking 'It's just pining for the fjord's!'

[@Wallyworld30]

Mad Max Furiosa movie has a character named Rictus Erectus whose brother is named Scrotus and it reminded me of this scene. George Miller must have been taking the piss when he wrote these Character names!

[@ChArLie360115]

Sounds like a referrence to me

[@nugsymalone1247]

Like the forgotten roman brothers, scrotus and testaclese?

[@ulrichkalber9039]

@@nugsymalone1247 testacles dexter and testacles sinister

[@achimdemus-holzhaeuser1233]

@@nugsymalone1247 testaclese is a greek name.

[@nugsymalone1247]

@@achimdemus-holzhaeuser1233 right, yes. What was I thinking

[@BobofWOGGLE]

Also from Life of Brian, the scene where Brian's trying to turn away his followers: "You're all individuals" "Yes! We're all individuals!" "I'm not!"

[@vytah]

Which was also an improvised joke

[@BobofWOGGLE]

@@vytah have heard it said that the extra who called it out got bonus pay for his effort

[@VarionJimmy]

My absolute favourite! 😂

[@matthewbarratt4935]

I thought that was going to be the line the title was talking about.

[@wariodude128]

Shh!

[@AikenDrum1715CE]

My favourite character break in cinema is from Blazing Saddles. "... you know ... morons." The genuine laughter from Cleavon Little is just glorious.

[@Alacaelum]

Moments like this show something amazing... empathy. Because those actors truly just wanted to make their colleagues laugh and our entertainment was just a consequence, at least it is what those moments felt to me, a rare moment were people doing work simply had sincere and simple fun, the work feels secondary.

[@lurklingX]

i think they're on par and it really depends on the content/story. life of brian was a little depressing to me so it's easier to watch holy grail. they are both great tho.

[@igodreamer7096]

Also great scene, yes!

[@misanthropicservitorofmars2116]

@@Alacaelummessing with your friends and peers is great bonding. It’s like rough housing but for adult humans.

[@trippgoldsberry2694]

Gene Wilder is on fire in that movie. I'm not even sure that's his best moment.

[@contessa.adella]

As soon as MP says “He has a wife you know” I’m gone….because you know what’s coming must top what’s just been, and the anticipation of it is gold. I must have seen this dozens of times…and still….😂

[@colewilliams6623]

To me, sometimes an anti-joke can be even funnier. When he said that, my mind didn't go to anything overtly funny. My inner dialog went more like, "He has a wife you know... Judy! Lovely lady! Makes great soup!" That is how my weird mind works!

[@damirhlobik6488]

how many people know what "incontinentia" is?

[@Geraduss]

@@damirhlobik6488 To be honest, I don't.

[@kathleenclark5877]

I used to teach an Ancient History course in secondary school. I used the “What have the Romans ever done for us?” scene to teach that very subject. The students always did very well on tests when it came to that part. A very effective teaching tool, I must say!

[@DerVarg]

Our latin teacher showed us once the "Romanes eunt domus" scene, which was hillarious. I still love her for that. And I really like that this scene is absolutely correct, so absolute dedication to detail from Python, and/or knowledge. Many wouldn't use real latin in their work (cough Expecto Patronum cough).

[@kathleenclark5877]

@@DerVarg Oh! I did that one too, although Latin wasn’t taught at our school anymore but it is still fun. I also threw in the Roman Chariot race from “Ben Hur” as well. Plus, in my English class I showed Monty Python’s “Wuthering Heights” in semaphore. Yes, I taught “Wuthering Heights”!

[@JAB671]

@@DerVarg In one of my German classes in college the instructor showed us a full episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Why? Because it was a special episode they did for German television and it was done entirely in German. Not dubbed, either - all of the troop members actually delivered their lines in German and did so perfectly enough that it was shown in my college level German class. If I recall correctly that was one of my German classes taught by a native German speaker so pretty high praise.

[@chickadeeacres3864]

@@DerVargthank you for being creative when teaching. My music teacher had us listen to Locomotive Breath by Jethro Tull. We “had” to learn the band member’s musical backgrounds as well. My favourite music teacher.

[@DerVarg]

@@chickadeeacres3864 oh, you misunderstood sth, I am not a teacher, but was a student back in the day :D

[@OGEdger]

It's often been said that acting is reacting. Very much true in improvisation.

[@AWSVids]

"One of the most important parts of acting... is REacting. This does not mean acting again." - Joey Tribbiani

[@OGEdger]

@@AWSVids Yeah, that's the one.

[@hesido]

"What other Pythons sketches or scenes do you particularly enjoy?" I think the unending running scene in Holy Grail is cinema history. I love it so much. The build up, the way the guard is made to eat an apple just to sell the sudden strike much, much better. It's genius.

[@jameskent9759]

And the way the tough looking guard meekly says, "hey!" When he is finally upon them and cuts down his mate and runs past him. Never fails to make me laugh.

[@waffler-yz3gw]

i watched the holy grail a while ago, which scene is that again i forgot

[@hesido]

@@waffler-yz3gw Please search "Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Knight Running" , although if you don't remember, you might not have liked it as much as I did!

[@saltysalt397]

@@waffler-yz3gwit was the scene whenever he was trying to rescue a princess that turned out to be a man. Every time it cut between him and the guards, he just kept getting further away from them.

[@KayGreylai]

@@saltysalt397 the king getting very upset over the loss off his expensive guards always gets me

[@Lousialee-hm3gu]

I forgot to mention the scene where Brian wakes up, goes naked to the window and throws open the shutters only to find himself facing a massive crowd.

[@zootsoot2006]

I preferred the scene with the welsh tart, but everyone's entitled to their own taste.

[@stephenkrahn7187]

In which we learn that Brian was Jewish but Graham Chapman wasn’t.

[@spikey556]

practically sticking his nose in the dude's face, barely holding it together is such a joy every single time I see it. This whole sequence is even better if you try to hold your laugh as well

[@gutomouville]

"Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition" is an absolute killer for me 🤣

[@katmatally]

Biggles, get the comfy chair!

[@Kengo1234]

From what I understand the soldiers in the scene were only instructed "not to laugh" which of course did the opposite.

[@trawll8659]

I believe they were told that anyone who laughed wouldn't get paid for the day or something along those lines, so they were really trying to hold back.

[@Marjax]

That loud laugh off screen was actually one of the cameramen

[@ObsceneVegetableMatter]

@@trawll8659 That's a complete myth. You can't just choose not to pay actors.

[@MoriusTobius]

@@ObsceneVegetableMatter no no, they were lied to so that they would actually try not to laugh. ofc they're getting payed

[@ObsceneVegetableMatter]

@@MoriusTobius It's bullshit myth.

[@wharsmetoothpicson9465]

Rowan Atkinson was asked by Graham Norton if he ever made himself laugh, he said never on film but on stage is where it usually happened. He described doing comedy on stage as being like trying to push a ball up a hill, they're trying to get it as high as they can but there comes a point where it can tip over the other side and it runs away from the performer, where they are no longer in control of the performance. I thought it was a great explanation of how live performance and improvisation can create unexpected moments, even with material we've seen numerous times before.

[@deizel90]

"WHEN I SAY THE NAME......." is literally a gift from GOD...the delivery, timing, facial expressions, bottom lip movement just breaks me in half into a fit of laughter...this will ALWAYS BE FUNNY!!!!!!

[@alexanderSydneyOz]

So true! Just look at the contorted facial expression he carries in this scene! Quite unlike the vast inventory of other expressions he uses in other scenes.

[@deizel90]

@@alexanderSydneyOz This was SOOOO AHEADDDD of its time!!!

[@danielolson437]

John Cleese presents a RED parrot. Michael continues to refer to it as "Norwegian Blue"

[@scottgriz]

Tim Conway and Harvey Korman were amazing at this on the Carol Burnett Show. They would break each other any time they were in a scene together.

[@latergator9622]

Mostly Tim breaking Harvey tho 😂

[@edmer68]

@@latergator9622 how could you not be emotional, that poor elephant🐘

[@latergator9622]

@@edmer68 I'm gonna need a little more context 😅

[@koobs4549]

I got to meet them once when they were traveling to a CBS reunion. Tim Conway was so kind & told me a joke & signed an autograph. They were also with Jim Nabors & Don Knotts. I was 18 or 19 & recognized them as The Apple Dumpling Gang. Harvey & Jim didn’t seem like they wanted the attention, it didn’t bother me, I’m not owed their time & I didn’t bother them. Don & Tim were surprised I knew who they were because those films were before my time.

[@chrisk475]

It's got to be spontaneous. Even as a kid I could tell they were purposely working in something, almost like a script direction to "throw in something that might make the other guy break" and he would break up as per script. After a while of those it was just manipulative.

[@bandicootcollector]

My Uni lecturer was the laughing guard on the right, Bernard McKenna, who also did a lot of the writing for Python. This is my favourite story he ever told, after the original scripts he showed us!

[@harjeck9518]

When the scene is so funny that even the actors of the characters must be holding laughter back, you know its good comedy.

[@justanotheryoutubechannel3102]

not if you ask Lorne Michaels. he despises it when SNL cast members lose it

[@jeemjobblejipjenjinsenjens6072]

@@justanotheryoutubechannel3102 stuff like that already has people laughing in the audience. Taking something like that as if you're taking it so serious CAN make it funnier but its not the worst thing in my opinion when cast laughs on set.

[@jamessweet5341]

@@justanotheryoutubechannel3102 And SNL will be forgotten long before Python.

[@johnwatts8346]

cleese had a good yarn about how one time doing the parrot sketch live it got to the bit where he asks (regarding the slug) 'does it talk?', and palin ad libbed 'well, it mutters a bit', which corpsed cleese.

[@ChrisAlbertH47]

You can't go wrong with Bigus Dickus

[@thomasneal9291]

that's what SHE said.

[@gbentley8176]

Even better with two g's; Biggus.

[@TheEphemeralMammal]

1:49 possibly the most perfect moment in the entire scene - the contrast of emotions, and Michael Palin simply toying with his comedic prey with the audience on his side.

[@HiddelS143]

Every time I hear Biggus Dickus I have to hold in my laughter, it doesn't matter how many times I hear it, it never gets old.

[@HooDatDonDar]

Sillius Sodus.

[@gptiede]

Fifty years later and it is still funny.

[@jsmariani4180]

Available to unending generations to come - one can hope.

[@mattmclean1306]

MONTY PYTHON GOES DOWN IN HISTORY AS THE GREATEST COMEDY INSTITUTION EVER. I HAVE BEEN LAUGHING MY WHOLE LIFE DUE TO THEIR WORKS OF GENIUS. THEY HAVE ADDED AT LEAST 5 YEARS TO MY LIFE VIA HUMOR.

[@justanotheryoutubechannel3102]

laughter DOES give you an immunity boost! guys wearing labcoats have said it, or as I like to say... *"I'm not a doctor, but I play one in gynecologist waiting rooms"*

[@papat7435]

your CAPS LOCK button is broken. Stop yelling.

[@applejayz1987]

Comedians competing and breaking during skits is always a highlight, its one of the things I loved so much about the old Studio C crew too between Matt and Jason

[@Directorkey718]

"...Holy Grail" is still my favorite comedy of all time, but as I've gotten into my 40's, I really started to deeply appreciate "Life of Brian".

[@math925]

Great video. I really liked your observation at the end about us laughing *with* the art. It makes me think of parasocial relationships online, and how easily humans bond with pieces of other people. I'll be mulling your video over for a while. Thanks for sharing.

[@lancelloti.]

Thank you to you for your comment

[@adamthorntonillustration9281]

Loved watching this. Thanks for making it. We live in Sheffield (UK), where Michael's from and are currently going through a Michael Palin season in our house. Watched Holy Grail and Around The World In 80 Days and now on to Pole To Pole. He's my favourite.

[@PaulSaether]

And 'Ripping Yarns', surely.

[@adamthorntonillustration9281]

@@PaulSaether Yes, most definitely - saving the icing on the cake until last!

[@sandiz83]

this is also why the best comic clips are created today on youtube. there are tons of content creators who post daily clips of them doing what they usually do, but something goes wrong and the comedic effect is exceptionally funny. I usually watch Hermitcraft. which is a minecraft series with multiple content creators coming together and creating content together in minecraft. But it's not minecraft that makes them special, it's their relationship with each other, which creates a dynamic that reminds you of the dynamic you have with friends. where you tease each other or make fun of someone.

[@BogusJNutherwebb-me6pn]

"The Meaning of Life" always gets forgotten. Great movie.

[@GudieveNing]

Agreed! Some fantastic scenes and musical numbers. It did win an award although I forget the full name. The Palm De Lore or similar in France.

[@mojevalka]

great songs as well :)

[@TiimoFei]

Especially the Mr Creosote episode.

[@nerowolfe929]

​@@TiimoFei "It's wafer-thin!"

[@ballhawk387]

My favorite of the lot. Mr Creosote had my side aching. Especially the intentionally shoddy vomiting "special effect". The Three Stooges used to do horrible visual effects great, too. But their sound effects were ingenious.

[@JacobsMovingPictures]

I love the fresh subjects and premises of your videos. So many video essay channels have started to feel samey and redundant. Keep it up!

[@lancelloti.]

Thanks man! The goal is always to bring a new perspective, so I'm glad you appreciate that :)

[@kennyfresquez7019]

I haven't seen this movie since middle school, and don't remember it at all; but I did kind of chuckle when he stares at him dead in the face and says "Biggus Dickus" with the deadest straight face imaginable.

[@JAB671]

I think one of the things that made/makes Monty Python so much fun is that the players, themselves - whatever else they are doing - are having fun. Much like Tim Conway and Harvey Corman always trying to make the other break in their skits together As far as other Python favorite scenes and sketches:: 1. Marching up and down the square 2. Camouflage school (possibly my favorite of all time) 3. Sort of an obvious one but Ministry of Silly Walks

[@RedPanda74]

My youngest sister knows this script by heart and entertains us endlessly at family get-togethers. ❤ My dad’s name is Brian, so we like to play with that too 😂

[@jamessweet5341]

Does anybody have a dad named Bwian? 🤔

[@RedPanda74]

@@jamessweet5341 Me! My Dad’s name is Brian and I tease home as often as I can!

[@sloth0708]

excellent video! you took a twist on what your title said without outright lying like most creators. it's a great point, any medium that uses captures of real life will be bound to have little imperfections and differences that make them so beloved.

[@charlesgriner8987]

The Monty Python troupe worked together for many years building their craft jointly. Sometimes they missed the mark check out their early series on TV but ultimately they had so many insanely funny moments. This is just one of them.

[@partymanau]

The 2 greatest have to be Blazing Saddles and this Life of Brian. Slightly different humor but absolute gems.

[@leonardstilwell1894]

My favorite line is, "He has a wife, you know ..." because you can tell the absurdity of what's come before it is about to be eclipsed by something even more absurd. And it delivers!

[@werefox85]

"What? What did he say? " "Blessed are the cheese makers I believe he said." "Oh someone should bless them" The opening scene with the people in the back miss hearing the Sermon on the Mound is comedic gold. My Southern Baptist Preacher Grandfather even enjoyed the scene despite the so called blasphemy. My papa didn't enjoy most of the rest of film but the opening of the film tickled him dearly, only the 3 Stooges made that man laugh as hard as Monty Pythons take of the Sermon and he almost fell out his chair snorting during the Roman Soldier teaching Latin. Such an underrated scene, another thing he did enjoy was the song at the end. He wasn't a fan of the circumstance but he got it and "Always look on the bright side of life" is a catchy tune.

[@BradGryphonn]

I discovered Monty Python when I was 13. My girlfriend and I found a 12 inch vinyl of Monty Python, Live at The Hollywood Bowl. I will always remember Neil Innes singing, How Sweet To Be An Idiot. And the Albatross sketch.

[@neil999ish]

What flavor is it? Lol. Doe's it come with wafer's? Brilliant comedy that unfortunately is no longer practiced.

[@jamessweet5341]

The Four Yorkshiremen. One upmanship run riot.

[@neil999ish]

@@jamessweet5341 'Luxery'

[@igodreamer7096]

That hysterical laughter in the background. That was me in the classroom, every time! xDDDD

[@tweakopedia4250]

There will never again be anything like Python, genuine honest shyts and giggle, the world has become to jaded, to offended.

[@eldbudd]

My friend, your channel is a gift. keep on the exquisite level of work.

[@lancelloti.]

thanks bro! I'll try not to disappoint :)

[@doctorpatient519]

I've quoted many times - because John Cleese has said on multiple occasions - that Michael Palin is "the funniest man in Britain" ... the parrot sketch is just a treasure

[@BelindaErcan]

well made video, well narrated, love your voice, the pacing, the content, the storytelling! Well done!!!

[@seebarry4068]

“Well I’m not” is my favourite line.

[@BenjWarrant]

My favourite Michael Palin scene is another one which relies on a speech defect: the Cathcart Towers Hotel scene in _A fish called Wanda._ When I saw it in the cinema, I thought I was going to run out of breath and pass out I was laughing so loud.

[@Medievalfan94]

Thank you Monty Python and Lancelotti for putting a smile on my face and even steal me a small chuckle :D It is hard times for me and I laugh way too little in recent times. Thank you!

[@pvppy2]

Let’s goo!! Another upload. You’re videos are phenomenal. Keep it up man.

[@lazylime8046]

Yeah, the only downside is using an AI voice.

[@skuddd7020]

I know I’m late but I remember I went to a comedy play that was a mix of script and improv, and during one of the scripted scenes the pants of one of the 2 actors ripped. There was a sudden moment of silence between the actors, and the crowd goes silent, and then one of the actors starts cracking up desperately trying to stop and go on with the show. And then the other guy also started laughing and the whole audience began to laugh hysterically as well. I think what made it so funny is that for once the audience and the actors were in on the joke as well and it wasn’t one trying to make the other laugh, it was a shared moment of unexpected joy that everyone experienced at the same. I wasn’t that fond of the play overall b it it’s still something I think about with a smile from time to time.

[@hoppityyy]

YOOO I said this dude will gain popularity quick he already at 40k subs, you gonna get there man

[@Stuff_And_Things]

The parrot, lumberjack and four Yorkshiremen are among their greatest sketches which is really not an easy thing to say because most of what they created for the stage and in the series are great.

[@TheFlutecart]

Bigus Dickus by Python and SNL's / Steve Martin's King Tut never fail to make me laugh until it hurts and I cry. It's because even Steve Martin is about to just lose it during that song. - Life of Brian is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen.

[@maguffintop2596]

The Jerk is imho the funniest comedy ever written. How his boss Mr. Hartunian wasn't on the floor crying and pounding his fist is beyond me. "Somebody hates these cans!"

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

Search "King Trump" for a parody using Steve's song.

[@shalaq]

It's a different experience acting in front of people. The actors and the audience both enjoy the sketch and have a commemorative experience

[@oniroboros]

You truly are marvelous. As a child i always thought this was the most awesome scene from "life of Brian", i would watch it time and time again... bursting out laughing. You have a Great EYE, Lancelloti, that's why i follow you...

[@Cyberhacker3]

One of the funniest things i've ever seen is John Cleese giving the Eulogy at the late great Graham Chapmans funeral , he does the parrot bit among other things.

[@chrisgrant845]

I've worked with Michael Palin several times , and it's always been very difficult to keep a straight face , especially when he gives you that certain look . He's also one the nicest men you could ever meet . Bless him .

[@noinfo9130]

even palin is having a hard time keeping a straight face in this one.

[@edcrfvtgbyhnujmikolpqazwsx]

The life of Brian is a masterpiece.

[@TheSilasJohn]

I love how you showed us the scene and I didn't have to go find it on another channel in search.

[@lajbeak9142]

Great analysis!

[@deejaydee1578]

I think this is a great answer to why stage plays still hold merit in today's filmic world. What is the point of people going to see a show live, in person, when you can just watch a video of the show with all the limitations patched through editing and movie magic? Well, a stage play is inherently closer to the audience. More interaction. And the 4th wall, the curtain between the audience, actors and characters within the story, is so much more superfluous. It's what makes even non-comedic shows so rich.

[@usmcbrat2]

I showed this movie to my wife 20-some years ago. The only line she outright laughed at was "He has a wife you know..."

[@SteveLomas-k6k]

😄I still crack my wife up when I say that line about anyone, but I can't ever let her see the movie or she'll realize most of my funny lines are total rip offs...

[@OriginalCreatorSama]

it's that "laughter is contagious" concept mashed together with "the show must go on". It's the crack and recovery that are the interesting parts of group comedy like that!

[@OpusMagnoCards]

I appwove this video. Bwilliant, thanks for that! Certainly my all-time Python's fav.

[@GB-cm6yy]

Release Wodger

[@bemasaberwyn55]

And Roderick?

[@ivanivanovski1]

Bigus Dickus was not improvised, they just didn't tell the extras. They just told them to not laugh under any circumstance.

[@snackplaylove]

How did you make this video without “he ranks the highest in Rome!”

[@davidgalinat4257]

"Welease... Woderick!"

[@rikkousa]

Lancelot I, thank you for reminding us of the genius of Python. I needed this.

[@Julian123356]

They influenced my humor for my entire life 🥰

[@varmintx0]

For someone who has only been doing these vids for a few short months, these are incredibly well produced.

[@richardrobinson1651]

I learnt something today. Incontenentia Buttocks. I always thought it was Buckets. Which makes more kinda sense.

[@Ruffian_Xion]

I always thought it was 'Buckets' too, as I assumed 'Incontinentia' was a reference to incontinence (lack of bladder control). In which case, I'd argue it makes just as much, if not more, sense than 'Buttocks'. As it turns out, there's a rare skin condition called 'Incontinentia Pigmenti', so who knows?

[@gsmith207]

My sides hurt so bad now from laughing so hard. Brought back so many memories of watching this back in the day. Thank you so much.!

[@bepolite6961]

I remember when this first came out and all the fuss it caused with the church. Like thousands of others it just made want to see it more. When I eventually did, I nearly pissed my self with laughter!

[@HoriaNeagu]

You inadvertently explained why people enjoy going to the theatre. Even though the play's dialogue, plot and characters remain unchainged, there is always something different in every performance, as well as the interaction between different actors.

[@Alsatiagent-zu1rx]

@1:07. After this religious review, Cleese or Palin I can't remember, asks if either of these two critics had actually seen the film. The answer was no.

[@mindofdavid08]

I once heard a story that the other soldiers in the background were actually random guys who weren't told what was going to happen, only that if they laugh, they wouldn't get money for the day

[@functorsandthecity]

It was a surprise, and an unwelcome one, that the funniest line in cinema history isn't "Romane eunt domus"

[@colinmaynard2879]

Only if you write it out 100 times

[@T1tusCr0w]

On the dead parrot sketch. Evergreen and always a pleasure to see. Why is this? It’s because we LIKE them. We laughed because it was funny. It keeps being funny because it’s still- good - not great. What is great is they KNOW exactly how the joke has matured & progressed. Now it’s us and them - one group a bunch of old friends laughing together at something so we can share the fact that we LIKE one another and it’s good to laugh together. Micheal absolutely understands this, with the understanding of the comic savant & so he happily gives us a little break to say. - I appreciate you too. I’m also having a blast just hanging out with you guys and doing this - I had an old friend. We would go through a joke from a dungeons and dragons game in the early 80s when we met up. We both played it deadly seriously the scene just as we had done. Except for a few glances. Men in their 40s doing a line written when we were 10. & we both still laughed at the end and it was still great. Because it was an explicit way to say. - being friends all this time meant the world to me. -

[@Ater_Draco]

0:15 Chris Langham turned out to be a wrong'un

[@Cracker-p9q]

That man is absolute filth.

[@jonothanthrace1530]

2:40 it's table read as in "I'm currently reading", not as in "I read this in the past".

[@barbarajean7208]

I can't watch this without laughing. And I've seen it at least 30 times. It is the funniest line in cinema history, along with many others from Monty Python. They can make me laugh no matter how bad I'm feeling, what an absolute gift they are to society!

[@bashpr0mpt719]

I'm still waiting for a Life of Brian like movie to be made about Mohammed.

[@JustScrollling]

There would be riots Muslim people do not take that shit lightly

[@moffwibbles7896]

I read the title in his voice. Cleverly done. Very nearly got a giggle out of me.

[@NunyaBus99]

It’s pronounced “table ‘reed’ ”, not “table ‘red’ ”. And now for something’s completely different. 😜

[@MartyM73]

Brilliant analysis and insight. Bravo, Encore, and Well Done!

[@pstiles1]

thanks for the explanation. Never would have laughed otherwise

[@lancelloti.]

thanks

[@Collin4486]

I enjoy a lot of Monty Python's works, but I always thought this scene was really overrated. It never made me laugh, but calling this scene the funniest in cinema history almost seems like an astroturfing psyop in its level of clickbait hyperbole.

[@TheKoolbraider]

The mark of great jokes and the people who tell them: don't take yourself too seriously. I laughed all the way through this, loved it.

[@MinktheStorykeeper]

We're never getting actors like them ever again. Absolute classics.

[@BobWhoosta1]

This channel's about to blow up. Good luck, don't let it change you TOO much!! :-)

[@MyraMarks]

Thanks for explaining why the scene is funny.

[@seannel2005]

“He’s not the Messiah; he’s a very naughty boy!” 😂😂