monty python review of lessons

Lesson 1: To always look on the bright side of life.

Ah, yes, the song from "Life Of Brian" that always brings a smile to my lips!

There's always a silver lining, even on those occasions that seem irrepressibly dark!

Lesson 2: To never give up.

"Monty Python and The Holy Grail" was my intro to this sketch troupe, in high school.

The Black Knight still wanted to wage battle, even after losing both arms and legs!

Lesson 3: How To Have An Argument

Ah, yes, "The Argument Clinic", with its sliding scale depending on client's needs.

Mostly, it points out the semantics between insults, contradictions, and arguments.

Lesson 4: How To Chat To A Stranger

So many of their sketches could answer this one, but why not make it a language barrier issue, too, a la the "Dirty Hungarian Phrasebook"?

Yes, yes, that's the ticket!

Lesson 5: How To Look Fabulous

Even when clacking coconuts for the sound of the invisible horse you're riding?

But of course, that's the best time to look absolutely fabulous!

Lesson 6: To Always Expect The Spanish Inquisition

What about those times when you're sitting in your parlor on a quiet evening?

Always!!! Always!!!

Even after a presidential election?

Especially then!!!

Thanks, Eric Mitchell, for inspiring this bit of madness!