Monty Python

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1. An Anglo-American comedy troupe that became widely known in the late 1960s and 1970s for its irreverent, fast-paced television series. The show featured skits, such as the “Ministry of Silly Walks,” and highly original graphics. The members of the group included Graham Chapin, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.

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I don’t want to fat-shame anybody, but it reminds me a lot of the Monty Python Meaning of Life sketch where the guy says the weight for him blows up.

From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2026

Sir Michael recounted the story of how Sir David commissioned Monty Python when he was the controller of BBC Two.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

Behind the seeming anarchy of Monty Python, Terry Jones played the part of ingenious ringmaster.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026

Reflecting on the latter years of his friendship with Terry Jones, Sir Michael Palin says that even as dementia took many things from his Monty Python co-star, his humour remained.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2025

It’s like they say on Monty Python: None shall pass.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman