I loved the Holy Grail musical...hopefully this new one will be just as funny.

love the pythons, but cleese is a colossal, epic dickhead.

My nipples explode with delight.

I've told you once.

The larch.

cleese is unfunny? by that, do you mean the funniest of all of them?

am i missing a reference?

It's not a reunion without Chapman and Cleese.

WaltzingMathilda: cleese is unfunny? by that, do you mean the funniest of all of them?

am i missing a reference?

As much as I wanted to erupt in outrage, the truth is that Cleese has become a sad caricature of himself. He stopped being relevant sometime around "Dangerous Creatures".

WaltzingMathilda: cleese is unfunny? by that, do you mean the funniest of all of them?

am i missing a reference?

He has Steve Martin's Disease, a crippling condition that affects comedians in their prime. They become swollen and bloated with self-importance, crippling their ability to take criticism and robbing them of all their fun. Now John Cleese, and dozens of other formerly healthy, amusing people, may never be funny ever again.

Is it not possible that Cleese has other projects going on and simply cannot rehearse and act in the live performances? Scheduling is complicated and live performances are a big chunk of time. The fact that he is involved in the documentary suggests that this is not a "I'm better than you" motivation.

Dr. Rosenrosen: Is it not possible that Cleese has other projects going on and simply cannot rehearse and act in the live performances? Scheduling is complicated and live performances are a big chunk of time. The fact that he is involved in the documentary suggests that this is not a "I'm better than you" motivation.

No it isn't.

MasterThief: Dr. Rosenrosen: Is it not possible that Cleese has other projects going on and simply cannot rehearse and act in the live performances? Scheduling is complicated and live performances are a big chunk of time. The fact that he is involved in the documentary suggests that this is not a "I'm better than you" motivation.

No it isn't.

Yes it is.

MasterThief: No it isn't.

Two Dogs Farking: Yes it is.

Thanks for clearing that up, guys.

Dogbeast: He has Steve Martin's Disease, a crippling condition that affects comedians in their prime.

It's both shocking and saddening that Steve Martin has become such a pompous prick in his later years. He always seemed like a guy who would stay pretty grounded.

Two Dogs Farking: MasterThief: Dr. Rosenrosen: Is it not possible that Cleese has other projects going on and simply cannot rehearse and act in the live performances? Scheduling is complicated and live performances are a big chunk of time. The fact that he is involved in the documentary suggests that this is not a "I'm better than you" motivation.

No it isn't.

Yes it is.

That's not an argument

Why all the Cleese hate? Hell, if any comedian still alive deserved to revel in their own awesomeness, Cleese is one of them. He's earned his place amongst the pompous.

ozone: That's not an argument

Yes it is.

Michael Palin has always been my favorite Python. Great acting skills.

And John Cleese is just awesome.

Size eight

/Eamonn

snuff3r: Why all the Cleese hate? Hell, if any comedian still alive deserved to revel in their own awesomeness, Cleese is one of them. He's earned his place amongst the pompous.

ozone: That's not an argument

Yes it is.

No itisnt!

So this explains why Palin is resigning as Governor of Alaska.

"This is a documentary I always hoped that would be made - something so complete and so faithful to the truth that I don't need to watch it," said Jones.



They still make me laugh, God bless 'em.

I wonder if they're going to bring out the routine from their last reunion and have an urn of "ashes" with Graham's picture over it.

What is it with Eric Idle? All the other Pythons moved on to other, successful careers. He tried one project - Rutland Weekend TV - and has been flogging the dead horse of the Pythons ever since.
I loved Python, but the original series does not need adding to. Cleese has the right idea.

Dogbeast: He has Steve Martin's Disease, a crippling condition that affects comedians in their prime. They become swollen and bloated with self-importance, crippling their ability to take criticism and robbing them of all their fun. Now John Cleese, and dozens of other formerly healthy, amusing people, may never be funny ever again.

Seems like funny people end up catching this or John Belushi disease, where they do coke and booze and act all crazy and wild and eventually their body just shuts down on them.

zarberg: Dogbeast: He has Steve Martin's Disease, a crippling condition that affects comedians in their prime. They become swollen and bloated with self-importance, crippling their ability to take criticism and robbing them of all their fun. Now John Cleese, and dozens of other formerly healthy, amusing people, may never be funny ever again.

Seems like funny people end up catching this or John Belushi disease, where they do coke and booze and act all crazy and wild and eventually their body just shuts down on them.

I'm trying to think of exceptions to the rule(s), and all I can come up with is Bob Newhart (but he never really became a film star).

notmtwain

I've told you once.


No, you haven't.

I refer to Monty Python as the American comedy troope with a bunch of British people in it. I don't care if there is only one American who renounced his citizenship in it. I'm stealing it from the limeys.

zarberg: Dogbeast: He has Steve Martin's Disease, a crippling condition that affects comedians in their prime. They become swollen and bloated with self-importance, crippling their ability to take criticism and robbing them of all their fun. Now John Cleese, and dozens of other formerly healthy, amusing people, may never be funny ever again.

Seems like funny people end up catching this or John Belushi disease, where they do coke and booze and act all crazy and wild and eventually their body just shuts down on them.

So, what about someone like Robin Williams who suffers from both syndromes?

Dr. Rosenrosen: Is it not possible that Cleese has other projects going on and simply cannot rehearse and act in the live performances? Scheduling is complicated and live performances are a big chunk of time. The fact that he is involved in the documentary suggests that this is not a "I'm better than you" motivation.

He took the course on how not to be seen.

Another Government Employee: So, what about someone like Robin Williams who suffers from both syndromes?

Is it wrong of me to say I like him as a serious actor?

teke184: I wonder if they're going to bring out the routine from their last reunion and have an urn of "ashes" with Graham's picture over it.

came here to bring that up. had to be some of the funniest stuff I've seen in a long time. I think it was at the Aspen Comedy awards.

NightGirl: What is it with Eric Idle? All the other Pythons moved on to other, successful careers. He tried one project - Rutland Weekend TV - and has been flogging the dead horse of the Pythons ever since.
I loved Python, but the original series does not need adding to. Cleese has the right idea.

Considering how much money he makes from doing that I don't blame him, or think it any worse than an author still getting royalties from a book he wrote thirty years ago.

/one week of royalties from Spamalot would probably set up the majority of us for life

zarberg: Another Government Employee: So, what about someone like Robin Williams who suffers from both syndromes?

Is it wrong of me to say I like him as a serious actor?

Yes, it is.

Jim Carrey, too (although Eternal Sunshine IS an excellent movie.

NightGirl: What is it with Eric Idle? All the other Pythons moved on to other, successful careers. He tried one project - Rutland Weekend TV - and has been flogging the dead horse of the Pythons ever since.



He shows up in unexpected places all the time.

I can't be the only one who didn't particularly care for Spamalot. I actually did like the new musical bits in and of themselves, but to me, the humor of Monty Python and the Holy Grail just doesn't go with the jazzy "wah-wah-wahhhhh" kind of stuff that's in the musical. For example, turning the "I'm not dead yet" scene, with its complete and utter deadpan humor into an upbeat song and dance devoid of irony was truly sad.

So, I don't think I'll like this one, either.

Eric Idle must be out of cash.

whistleridge: Jim Carrey, too (although Eternal Sunshine IS an excellent movie.

I so fell in love with Kate Winslet in that movie.

I can't find a picture of it so you'll just have to blaze a fattie and close your eyes and imagine...

BRING OUT THE NEXT DEAF...END...ANT!!!

Another Government Employee: He took the course on how not to be seen.

No, he didn't.

zarberg: Is it wrong of me to say I like him as a serious actor?

Yes, It is.

Drop your panties, Sir William. I cannot wait until lunchtime.

I would just like to announce that I am going to the Just For Laughs Britcom Gala next weekend and it is hosted by John Cleese. I shall check back in and let you know if he is still funny.

whistleridge: zarberg: Another Government Employee: So, what about someone like Robin Williams who suffers from both syndromes?

Is it wrong of me to say I like him as a serious actor?

Yes, it is.

Jim Carrey, too (although Eternal Sunshine IS an excellent movie.

Yeah, making an incredible movie is the ultimate marquee-comedian dick move. It's always in inverse proportion to their lifetime quota of crapulence, too. Fark you, Adam Sandler, fark you right up the ass with the Palme d'Or you probably deservedly won for Punch-Drunk Love!

I live in fear of the inevitable Rob Schneider arthouse flick, which by that formula will be so good I'll probably have to blind myself because nothing will ever be that beautiful again.

/fun fact: Fark's spellcheck doesn't like the word "fark" but knows all about "crapulence."

Well my two favorites are still going; Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

Mel Brooks.

He got old and stayed funny and didn't turn into an asshole.

So does any one have any examples of how Mr. Cleese has become swollen and bloated with self-importance, crippling his ability to take criticism and robbing him of all his fun? He seems pretty good to me.

semiotix: Yeah, making an incredible movie is the ultimate marquee-comedian dick move. It's always in inverse proportion to their lifetime quota of crapulence, too. Fark you, Adam Sandler, fark you right up the ass with the Palme d'Or you probably deservedly won for Punch-Drunk Love!

Tom Arnold was actually really good in "Happy Endings"

AdolfOliverPanties: Mel Brooks.

He got old and stayed funny and didn't turn into an asshole.

to which I'll add:
Don Rickles
Rodney Dangerfield
Jonathon Winters

and at the opposite end of the spectrum
Chevy Chase

wjllope: Another Government Employee: He took the course on how not to be seen.

No, he didn't.

zarberg: Is it wrong of me to say I like him as a serious actor?

Yes, It is.

Continually gainsaying someone's remarks is not an argument...

Another Government Employee: Continually gainsaying someone's remarks is not an argument...

Yes it is.

AdolfOliverPanties: Mel Brooks.

He got old and stayed funny and didn't turn into an asshole.

He's not an asshole but I'm not sure he's all that funny. Producers musical was okay, but compared to the original it is crap.

zarberg: Another Government Employee: So, what about someone like Robin Williams who suffers from both syndromes?

Is it wrong of me to say I like him as a serious actor?

I do to. I think Williams is brilliant when he can shut the hell up. But I can't stand any interview or comedy bit from him - its the same shiat every time for the last 20 years.

/cleese has earned being an ass at this stage
//wishes Chevy Chase would just go away