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'''[[Monty Python]]''' were a British comedy troupe consisting of [[John Cleese]], [[Terry Gilliam]], [[Eric Idle]], [[Michael Palin]], [[Graham Chapman]], and [[Terry Jones]]. Most active in the 1970s, the group is renowned for its groundbreaking comedy performances that used a distinctively absurd, satirical, and surreal sense of humor. The Pythons frequently created bizarre characters with memorable appearances, mannerisms, and [[Catch Phrases|catch phrases]].

The [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work utilizes a somewhat similar tone of quick-witted stream-of-consciousness comedy with an often absurd and surreal bent, with Monty Python as a clear influence on [[The Brothers Chaps]]. Most frequently referenced are skits from the sketch show ''[[Monty Python's Flying Circus]]'' or moments from the movie ''[[Monty Python and the Holy Grail]]''.

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* The [[Heavy Lourde]] — ''Monty Python's Flying Circus'' had a similar running gag with a <span class="plainlinks">[[16-ton weight]]</span> dropped on unwitting victims.
* [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]] — [[Homestar Runner]] [[I really like your costume|mistakenly compliments]] [[Strong Bad]]'s costume as being "the Spanish Inquisition", in reference to [[The Spanish Inquisition (Monty Python)|the Monty Python sketch of the same name]]. The popular sketch featured [[Spanish Inquisition|Inquisitors]] in red garb, similar to Strong Bad's [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats Costumes|Carmen Sandiego costume]].
* [[Parsnips A-Plenty]] — A climactic duel is abridged by a "scene missing" card. A similar gag is used in <span class="plainlinks">[[Jack in a Box|a skit]]</span> in ''Flying Circus'', where the scene of the characters' escape from a firing squad is "missing".
* [[Peasant's Quest Movie Trailer]] — [[The Red and Blue Knights|The Blue Knight]]'s face guard slamming down over his face after he says his last line is reminiscent of ''Monty Python and the Holy Grail'', in which the face guard of [[Bedivere|Sir Bedevere]]'s helmet slams down after he says many of his lines.
* [[Stinkoman 20X6]] ([[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 9|Level 9]]) — [[Stinkoman]] refers to a group of [[Stinkoman 20X6 Enemies and Items|Prudench]] as "[[Prawns|prawn]] salad". <span class="plainlinks">[[Accidents Sketch|A sketch]]</span> from ''Flying Circus'' takes place at Prawn Salad Ltd.
* [[Peasant's Quest Outtakes]] — [[Matt Chapman]] impersonates [[List of recurring characters in Monty Python's Flying Circus|a Gumby]], wearing his wig in the manner of their handkerchiefs.
* [[Sketchbook]] ([[Sketchbook 2006|16 Feb 2006]]) — A sketch of [[The Poopsmith]] in an intimidating pose is labeled "None shall pass." This is a quote by the [[Black Knight (Monty Python)|Black Knight]] from ''Monty Python and the Holy Grail'', who staunchly guards a bridge with life and limb.
* [[Thy Dungeonman 3]] — The ancient hag begins her line of questioning with "If ye answers questions three..." This is a reference to ''Holy Grail'', in which the old man at the Bridge of Death insists anyone who would cross must first "answer me these questions three..."
* [[Strong Badia the Free]] —
** In [[Country]], [[Strong Mad]] guards the [[Stone Bridge]] with [[Strong Badia the Free Responses (Country)|an imposing shout of "NONE SHALL PASS"]] in another reference to the Black Knight from ''Holy Grail''.
** The fish skeleton in [[The King of Town's Castle]] is identified as an "ex-fish", referencing the "ex-parrot" from the Python's [[Dead Parrot sketch]].
* [[8-Bit is Enough]] —
** Strong Bad's [[8-Bit is Enough Responses (The Field)|remark about the peasants starting a commune]] is a reference to ''Holy Grail'', specifically the scene in which peasants explain they are an [[Anarcho-syndicalism|anarcho-syndicalist]] commune.
** [[Sluushfuund]] guards the entrance to the [[Trog-Cave]]. If Strong Bad attempts to enter, [[8-Bit is Enough Responses (Peasantry)|the wizard tells him that "None shall pass!"]] à la the Black Knight from ''Holy Grail''.
* [[2022 Costume Pack Now Available]] — Homestar [[2022 Costume Pack Now Available Costumes|dresses as]] the Black Knight from ''Holy Grail'', portraying the knight after Arthur has cut off both of his arms. He also tries to quote the knight's famous "It's just a flesh wound" line, but due to his speech impediment it sounds more like "''fresh'' wound".

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* [[The Muppets]]
* [[Saturday Night Live]]
* [[The Three Stooges]]

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== <span class="mw-headline"> External Links </span> ==

* [https://www.montypython.com/ Monty Python] official site
* [[Main Page|The Monty Python Fan Wiki]]

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