Monty Python - Confuse-A-Cat

from Monty Python's Flying Circus
Season 1 - Episode 05 - Man's Crisis Of Identity
Recorded 03-10-69, Aired 16-11-69
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[@clarissamcpigeon7857]

Even by Monty Python standards, this sketch is just off the charts insane.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

I was about to post almost exactly, word-for-word exactly what you wrote here. Well done!

[@joanosborn6772]

A masterpiece!

[@lisvender]

I love Graham's authoritative declarations. It's why he was so great as King Arthur.

[@Paulco67]

I am Arthur, King of the Britons!

[@isaackim7675]

+paul comerford Well I didn't vote for you.

[@Circuitssmith]

He was an embodiment of that successful section of British comedy which brilliantly clashed normalcy and authority with utter insanity.

[@evildude109]

Ah, the original cat video.

[@sidDkid87]

"If only more people would call in the nick of time!"

[@nevermindshort3]

I want to hire Distract-A-Bee

[@movement26]

Your cat is suffering from what we Vets have'nt found a word for.........Gotta to admire his honesty.

[@leighmcmillan6282]

I think its catatonic

[@muukalainen3235]

Dystopia

[@skinovtheperineum1208]

What does Gotta to admire mean? It means you are a Mongoloid!!

[@Symos]

Can't help but think the thought process was "Hey you know those cartoons gilliam does? Let's make a life action one"

[@phillipminer3554]

And to think Monty Python accomplished this level of film editing in the ‘70s, before computers were popular.

[@hannahkent9650]

My cat had a squirrel two feet away from him today, while I was sitting with him in the backyard. He literally just stared at the squirrel and didn't do a THING! I think he needs to be confused.

[@mjelves]

+Hannah Kent maybe you should... bring out.... THE FUNNY THINGS!!!

[@comanchio1976]

It was rather eerie, as I read "I think he needs to be confused" I distinctly heard it in Graham Chapman's voice! HE'S HAUNTING MY HEAD!!!!

[@grindupBaker]

We once had a Belgian attack bunny that used to relentlessly attack our cat Misty in the TV room. Bit like Monty Python And The Holy Grail.

[@lovemypiano111]

This is hilarious in the typically British sort of way... Not everyone's brand of humor. I LOVE IT.

[@lordstarfish]

The best part is that they're so damn elaborate, everything is so over the top & fantastic. That stage... I would have loved to sit in on their brainstorming sessions. "Are you at your.... wit's end?!"

[@paulh7589]

The first time I saw this I was a teenager. My Dad and I were watching and couldn't catch our breath because we were laughing so hard. Now I'm 58, watched it again, and almost died laughing! It's such a bizarre premise for a comedy skit.

[@VincentRinehart]

I dunno about confusing the cat, but they did a hell of a great job confusing me.

[@jeffstone2136]

And none of them had any idea they were making history, and changing comedy as we know it for all time...remarkable.

[@MrDudeguitar0]

There is only one word to describe this sketch: bonkers. Yet still so darn hilarious! The pythons were (and some still are) comedy loonies who rewrote comedy for good. RIP Graham Chapman. You will always be remembered as hilarious.

[@cerysfalmai8644]

This confused everyone not just the cat

[@chopsueykungfu]

+Mitzi the evil ferret - I think Donald Trump stole their techniques.

[@TheChipmunk2008]

+Tony Martin He's busy confusing the ginger cat that's become complacent on his head.

[@FFM0594]

You are, IMO, 100% correct. I've loved this sketch since i was 7. It brought me political enlightenment as to how things work in the world. :)

[@RazrHack]

I love how John always says the first words in a sentence, pauses for about two seconds, then yells the last word. He does it all the time, not just in this.

[@JadeHeartOfFire]

I had my cat sitting with me through this video. I think I was more confused then she was... XD

[@infantiltinferno]

I love Chapmans intensity when he drops the line "Yes. Well I think I can definitely say that your cat badly needs to be confused". Priceless.

[@barryallenflash1]

Great stuff! My wife and I have "adopted" the neighborhood cats, so maybe we can hire these guys......we have a couple that act just like this one.

[@matthewmoran5297]

I love the penguin on the Pogo-stick! XD

[@ZerqTM]

i have drawn great inspiration from this how i treat my cats.. i frequently confuse my cats a lot...

[@coralroper6876]

I'm pretty confused. I must be a cat.

[@elsewhere1222]

So, this skit apparently single handedly spawned forth Jackson Galaxy the cat whisperer from "My Cat From Hell" as well as "America's Got Talent" Lovely.

[@ArmandKarlsen]

Proof that Monty Python invented the KZbin poop before the Internet even existed :P

[@deadeye4520]

The penguin on a pogo stick causes me to laugh uncontrollably every time.

[@zxcvnmtgb]

I once showed this to my cat, he sure needed to be confused. Thank you Confuse-a-cat! :D

[@definitelynotyourmom42]

I showed this to a friend who'd never seen any Monty Python before and I think he had a religious experience.

[@Snarlez]

I love Monty Python! They gave the way for the next best show ever.. Mr. Show!

[@Drwhofan1971]

the Monty Python crew are, without a doubt, the most stunning transvestites in TV history

[@GoblinJim]

that, silly walks, and spanish inquisition were allways my favorite sketchs! long live monty python!!

[@BirdieBee79]

Lol...my 4 year old just watched this in awe and asked me "Why is that man (John Cleese) such a good guy???"

[@TheWarnerSister]

"Your cat is suffering from what we vets haven't found a word for." THis sketch is ledgendary in my family. When I was little, I had a stuffed cat that was so lifelike that my cats kept coming up to it and sniffing it, or poking it it and running away when it fell over. We called it the Confuse-a Cat!

[@AdrianvonZiegler]

"wha-?" "ssshht! what?" oh man.... xD

[@CubOfJudahsLion]

Monty Python is a random silliness most of the time. It's an acquired taste :)

[@Pezmobile]

This is my second favorite Monty Python sketch hahaha!

[@GreatJoe]

There's a certain internal consistency to their nonsense that makes it both outlandish and at the same time comfortable. They take familiar contexts and twist them in imaginable ways.

[@Natashahoneypot]

I tested this out on my cat. and the cat moved!

[@comanchio1976]

You brought out the funny things?

[@EternalNation765]

This was the very first Monty Python's Flying Circus sketch I ever saw!

[@PolShabadu]

My personally favourite part of this whole sketch is the drill they perform. A very proper elbow dressing (as per British drill)

[@davidmaxwelloswald2220]

This and the cycling tour

[@thebeautywithin]

"Your cat is suffering from a word that we vets haven't found a name for." LOL, Monty Python is awesome!

[@acerflots]

aaah the soldier is regularly a different person, how confusing too, and they're not wearing the same pants, this is amazingly done

[@Critterb0t]

Thaaaat...would confuse anyone.

[@Arkanses]

Beyond any doubt, this is The greatest humor possible!

[@Cheesecakemilitia2]

Monty pythin is always gonna be at the top of comedians the ones today arnt as good........ not even close Monty python FOREVER

[@biggles1111]

If only more people would call in the nick of time! Graham is one fantastic actor, so hilariously funny.

[@metalcandycanechild]

Graham Chapman is brilliant in this sketch! And that cat is really cute.

[@Besat]

The funniest thing is the names of the other companies roller over his picture.

[@srbarkerchan]

This sketch I cannot even. XD

[@BachelorChowFlavour]

This is MP at it's absolute prime - this is just perfect.

[@vardellsfolly5200]

I wish i had a cat,only to confuse it like that.It's my life's long dream,to learn how to confuse-a-cat!

[@william59glersh]

One of my favorite sketches of Monty Python - maybe even my most favorite - I love Graham in this :-D

[@MidnightWonko]

Ah, there will never be another show quite like Monty Python's Flying Circus.

[@catburglar82]

I am most confused about how much effort and energy the put into this. The costumes, the sets, planning, the stop motion stuff, filming for hours, editing... all for a single joke. This takes dedication to a whole new level. Also, i found my car keys. Thank you.

[@skinovtheperineum1208]

What does and energy the put mean? It means you are a Mongoloid!!!

[@big566bunny]

Most curious----I thought I had them.

[@katmatally]

I love Graham Chapman when he's acting noble and heroic* ... long live Graham Chapman !!! *Especially as King Arthur

[@Nerrt45]

Definently one of their more underrated sketches...no confusion there!

[@robscallon]

I used to confuse my friends cat for fun before I even heard of this sketch we thought it was hilarious, and then I heard about this sketch about a week later weird

[@davidmaxwelloswald2220]

Hilarious man!!!

[@chernoboogaloo]

I've been subbed for a few years now I think, definitely been watching your vids for that long, so weird to see this here from when you were probably younger than I am now

[@StonyStevenson75]

pure genius

[@Circuitssmith]

Shhh!! Absolutely brilliant!

[@Paulco67]

Wait for it!! Seriously though, this is comedic brilliance. 7:03 of non stop superb gags

[@HeadofEraser]

Greatest sketch of all time.

[@Viplexify]

108 people badly need to be confused

[@JKTwinkle]

Hahaha. Monty Python is the golden times of comedy.

[@queeatles]

- Are you at your wits' end? - Definitely, SHHH, yes. HAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAH HILARIOUS

[@RachelSullivan73]

Palin's henpecked husband is hysterical with Jones shushing him at every turn. LMAO!

[@TheWarnerSister]

When I was little I had a stunningly realistic stuffed cat. We would stand it in front of my real cat and watch him get confused, poke it, jump, sniff it, and even refuse to turn his back. We called it the Confuse-A-Cat. :D

[@scotland7yard]

hahaha and the credits: "puzzle a puma" "distract a bee" brilliant

[@runswithscissorsalot]

love the drill skits, reminds me of my time in the army

[@strictlysega]

that bit at the end when they played with the film was brilliant... loved it..

[@Semprini_89]

the music, the penguin is hopping in to, is hilarious

[@kittyblue71]

I love Monty Python (I'm weird) this is one of my fave skits!

[@mavlove]

ahhh, one of my favorites! thank you for posting this!

[@HappyDiscoDeath]

yup... he's got a crazy manager that gets him to try several impossible feats. grade-a monty python.

[@easilydistracted5192]

I love how it's got its ears to the sides, sfar s I know that means it's actually confused :D Like a dog tilting its head. Attention has been paid to every detail! .3.

[@reddragonsound]

Favourite Monty Python Sketch

[@79pretzel]

One of my favorite episodes!

[@TopMaster360]

You took the words right out of my mouth.

[@Calgarylames]

Your cat is suffering from what we vets havent found a word for! lol

[@BananaHP]

omg i love monty python!!! its just the kind of random humor i love XD

[@thiweygulber3138]

Imagine describing this sketch to a blind person.

[@ewaf88]

Hysterical - and I probably haven't seen this sketch for 50 years.

[@000MidnightSun]

we saw this the other night.... i am in love with confuse a cat

[@m4ngki]

such a well-thought-out and sophisticated business concept! would love to see the "distract a bee" cooperation operate.

[@skinovtheperineum1208]

Then you need: Eric the 'af a bee.

[@blackm4niac]

this is why I love monty python. This was once again totally absurd.

[@holm81]

monthy python is genious. the job is done!

[@USViking300]

Brilliant! I think this is one of the best And I'm not even a cat person

[@tugnori]

bewilderbeest. . .wow that's just brilliant

[@Massacretalitor]

Oh man... one of my fav Python episodes ever!

[@Quertasin]

Best magic show ever.

[@ijurcough]

If only more people would call in the nick of time!

[@Joshuk1984]

weee, pogo sticks, i remember them... total madness, this sketch is.

[@TheDoors78521]

This in my opinion is the best Monty Python skit ever!

[@MikeLazarus]

I was confused by a vet doing house calls ...

[@thatonedude675]

just remember- "Confuse-A-Cat" was also made by the good people from "Piss-Off-a-Cockatoo", "Interest-a-Lion-Cub", and "Make-a-Crocodile-Do-Backflips-By-Making-Interesting-sounds-with-Strange-Parts-of-Your-Body" performing weird services since 1AD

[@jimmystormchase]

omg that made me cry with laughter xD gotta love the monty python crew xD

[@talulahgosh]

oddly my cat watched this. and walked away when the confuse-a-cat show was over. monty python knows something we don't....

[@Spikeelsucko]

Meeting micheal palin was one of the greatest moments of my life

[@Pantherchick235]

"you're cat is suffering from what we vets haven't found a word for." ha nice

[@petereuropa]

A pet is always a pet. Thank God there are veterinarians around.

[@Evilgmog41]

Favourite Python sketch...Top upload,nice 1 feller

[@MaxwellPietsch]

it make me happy that we don't always know where life will lead