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And Now for Something Completely Different

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Those of you who are old enough might remember Monty Python’s Flying Circus. It was incredibly popular here in Canada and my dad was a dedicated viewer of that show. I have very fond memories of watching it with him and enjoying how much he enjoyed it. And Now for Something Completely Different was based on Python, featuring sketches from its first two seasons.

The comedian John Cleese was usually shown wearing a tuxedo and in a serious voice saying something like “and now for something completely different: a man with his brother’s toothbrush up his nose” or other inane or foolish statement. This might be followed by a shot of a man seated behind a desk in a business office and wearing a pink bikini. Definitely off-the-wall stuff and definitely very British, too.

So in honour of Monty, here’s something completely different. Not comedic, I’m afraid, but good to see, I think; a few scenes from last summer and definitely something completely different from what I’ve been posting!

Grape vines …
… and grapes …
… tulips …
… and ducklings …

… all coming soon to a spring and summer near you.

Happy Monday.

45 thoughts on “And Now for Something Completely Different”

    1. I agree that some of it has aged well. My dad has been gone for a long time now, but I always remember how much he enjoyed that show. We have about 6-7° as daily highs right now which is a bit more than usual for January so we do have some plants starting to awaken. I hope we don’t get slammed by a cold snap later on!

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  6. I loved MPFC, but Patty was not usually a fan of this humour. But in one NZ city, we discovered a Silly Walks sign, so played along. As to you summer posts Lynette, always welcome. Summer is coming and may it be a good one. Happy Monday. Allan

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    1. Thanks, Allan. Yes, some people find it to just be unfunny silliness; it’s not to everyone’s taste. I’ve always enjoyed Just for Laughs Gags but M doesn’t. I would have played along with the Silly Walks sign too! Oh yes, may we have a good summer!

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    1. I thought it was time to see a bit of spring or summer. 😊 I haven’t watched a Monty Python sketch in ages so I should look them up! Agreed – they were definitely in a class of their own.

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  15. Python was more than entertainment, it was an absolute British institution. Essential teenage viewing for me and my buddies, you couldn’t miss an episode as you had to discuss the scenes next day! Brits of a certain age STILL quote Python sketches more than 50 years on! And sing the Lumberjack Song, word for word. 😂

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    1. I was too young to get a lot of the Python stuff when it first came out but once I was old enough I watched the re-runs with my dad (he watched Python over and over again). Agreed that it was an institution. And yes, people still quote it (or sing it!) religiously. You must have had a lot of fun with your friends going back over the episodes the day after. Cheers.

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    1. Sometimes a popular saying like that becomes incorporated into the culture and then its origin is slowly forgotten. I always find that the grapes (and peaches, too) are particularly representative of summer’s lush bounties. Yes, summer will be here soon! Cheers.

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    1. Thank you very much, Linda. For sure a good reminder of what’s coming up next and I’m really looking forward to it. I saw lots of ducklings early last summer and couldn’t resist taking many, many pictures of them. They’re such adorable little fluff balls.

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