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Wink wink, nudge nudge
In 1969, pop culture experienced a sudden earthquake, started by five British goofballs and one American goofball, who created "Monty Python's Flying Circus." And no, Monty Python isn't a person. Just so you know. <
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>The first two volumes (six episodes) of this skit-filled comedy series, where the insane and surreal are everyday: Picasso paints while riding a bicycle, a dirty fork sets off madness, murder and suicide in a very dramatic restaurant ("Never kill the customer!"), a self-defense course against fresh fruit ("... release the tiger!"), a man with three buttocks, a world full of superheroes where Bicycle Repairman comes to the rescue, and a web of spies, intrigue, and dentistry. <
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>Does it sound insane? Good. These six guys created some of the most unabashed, naughty, nasty, and just plain weird comedy ever, which still influences everything from Saturday Night Live to author Jasper Fforde. The first six episodes have some of their most legendary work ("Wink wink, nudge nudge, SAY NO MORE!") and it only gets better from there on. <
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>And all of this by men who often dress up as the world's most unattractive girls, with only a tiny budget and minimal cast. The 70s production values are omnipresent, and they are decidedly unpolitically correct. But in a weird way, these only make it even funnier than it would have been otherwise -- the writing and acting are pure, raw, unrefined comedy. <
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>Probably the most memorable actors here are Cleese and Idle. Cleese does his psychotic shrieks better than anyone, as well as having that rubbery lanky body and howling monkey voice. And Idle not only has amazing comic timing, but he can adjust his voice and body language to... anything, from a fussy sailor to the wink-wink-nudge-nudge man. <
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>But the other actors are quite good too, especially Michael Palin, especially when he's playing someone timid or crazy. And Terry Gilliam created the most bizarre, oddballish little cartoons, including giant stomping feet, flying sheep, and many other strange things that bridge the various skits together. <
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>This classic comedy series not only became a pop culture staple, but it's still fresh and funny more than thirty years after it was made. So eschew lame sitcoms and recycled reality shows, and check out what real entertainment is about.

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Check the facts, Jack
It goes without saying Monty Python is one of the most influential comedy acts ever. Pretty much everything they've done has been great: TV shows, movies, records, and stage shows. <
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>And they do it, even the vulgar and obvious stuff, without insulting your intelligence. Any of the Monty Python DVD's is worth buying. <
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>Speaking of intelligence, another writer here needs to be a lot more careful about fact checking. Professional writers always fact check their work before publication; unfortunately this person has made numerous factual errors: <
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>Richard Nixon was elected in 1968. <
>The first manned moon landing was part of Apollo 11. <
>John Lennon was born in 1940. <
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>Sloppy--but don't let this stop you from enjoying the Monty Python DVD set. There are a lot of positive reviews from people here who know what they're talking about! Drop what you're doing and order this disc straight away.

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Fact checking
All professional writers check their facts--here are some things for another review writer to ponder before subjecting us to yet another "top" review: <
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>President Nixon was elected in 1968. <
>The first manned moon landing took place during Apollo 11. <
>John Lennon was born in 1940. <
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>Best to get your facts straight *before* publishing. Obvious errors detract from credibility.