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Title: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Eric P on November 20, 2008, 11:13:07 AM: (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51CZQX4VG2L._SS500_.jpg)

all of monty python's flying circus for $40

New for 2005, The Complete Monty Python's Flying Circus 16-Ton Megaset packs together the original 14-DVD megaset with the two-disc Monty Python Live in space-saving Thinpaks. While more cautious fans may want to pick and choose among the previously released individual volumes of Monty Python for their collection, true Pythonites will want to own this definitive megaset that contains all 45 episodes (in chronological order) of Monty Python's Flying Circus. This "persistently silly" collection encompasses three-and-a-half seasons of dead parrots, cross-dressing lumberjacks, loonies, upper class twits, and spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, baked beans, spam, spam, and spam. Click past the occasional clunker and go directly to such signature sketches as the Ministry of Silly Walks, the Spanish Inquisition, the Fish-Slapping Dance, the Dead Parrot Sketch, the Lumberjack Song, the Cheese Shop, the Argument Clinic, and Nudge, Nudge. Taken as a whole, one marvels at how Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Terry Gilliam thoroughly subverted television convention with "something completely different," like sketches with no punch lines ("Your average TV viewer isn't going to understand this"). A warning to the uninitiated: there is much "material that some may find offensive, but which is really smashing." Violations of something called the "Strange Sketch Act" are the least of the troupe's offenses, as witness the Oscar Wilde Sketch, the Dirty Vicar Sketch, and the Most Awful Family in Britain Sketch, all of which achieve "the really gross awfulness" all Python fans are looking for. Say no more.

Monty Python TV shows, movies, records, and books are a time capsule of their anarchic lunacy. But more precious is an audience with Python, and as close as we can get is Live at the Hollywood Bowl, the long-sought-after 1982 concert film in which the Fab Six perform their greatest hits before a wildly enthusiastic crowd. Robert Klein moderates Live at Aspen, the irreverent 1998 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival tribute that reunited John Cleese, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, and Terry Jones onstage for the first time in 18 years on the occasion of the troupe's 30th anniversary. Highlights include a shockingly funny moment involving Graham Chapman's ashes, and a joyous "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" sing-along. Less essential is 1989's clip show Parrot Sketch Not Included: 20 Years of Python, which also does not include "The Oscar Wilde Sketch," "Cheese Shop," "Nudge-Nudge," and many other signature sketches. --Donald Liebenson
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on November 20, 2008, 11:16:14 AM: haha wow I was just about to make this thread

I already told Doug and Keith on MSN! they can vouch for me

le BOUGHT

you might want to update your post with a "link" however: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009XRZ92/
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Van Cruncheon on November 20, 2008, 11:16:45 AM: vouching
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on November 20, 2008, 11:18:17 AM: as long as we're being nerds who like Monty Python what is your favorite sketch

I <3 Bicycle Repairman or maybe Dennis Moore

Flying Circus > Life of Brian >>>>>> Holy Grail
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Eric P on November 20, 2008, 11:26:13 AM: i'm lame but Argument is still my favorite. The sheer exasperation is just grand.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: muckhole on November 20, 2008, 11:46:39 AM: :o Crap. I just spent an assload on Amazon last night. I'd order this and see if they could tuck it in with the other stuff I ordered, but with Christmas coming, I'll have to watch my cash. :cancry
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: TVC15 on November 20, 2008, 12:00:27 PM: I've had this for about 2 years. Half Price Books had a bunch of brand new ones for 50-60 bucks. I did not ask questions.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Eric P on November 20, 2008, 12:09:20 PM: sam peckinpah's salad days is excellent as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vd3jGkxw0c
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 20, 2008, 12:12:07 PM: i just bought the james bond six-pack on blu ray for $65 the other day

they've been stepping up the deals lately, gonna go broke

word of warning: amazon has started shipping super-saver stuff in shitty bubble wrap envelopes

i had to return the little rascals set and the replacement because they both looked like they were punted down a flight of steps
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: muckhole on November 20, 2008, 12:26:52 PM: Quote from: Eel O'Brian on November 20, 2008, 12:12:07 PM
word of warning: amazon has started shipping super-saver stuff in shitty bubble wrap envelopes

i had to return the little rascals set and the replacement because they both looked like they were punted down a flight of steps

Great. My package has to make it through customs as well. Crap.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Cheebs on November 20, 2008, 12:59:39 PM: I bought this like 4 years ago when it was over $100. :-\
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 20, 2008, 01:03:29 PM: Quote from: Cheebs on November 20, 2008, 12:59:39 PM
I bought this like 4 years ago when it was over $100. :-\

My ex bought it for me for Christmas like 5 years ago. Best present ever.

Favorite sketch is probably either Philosopher's Football match or Dennis Moore. Obviously, you can't go wrong with Upper Class Twit of the Year or Ministry of Silly Walks, either.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: drohne on November 20, 2008, 01:05:09 PM: this set is probably the greatest thing that has ever been committed to dvd, and i'm sure i paid a lot more for it

upperclass twit of the year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSqkdcT25ss

archaeology today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc9WLMCygTU
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 20, 2008, 01:17:25 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2kAnTZBnTg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2kAnTZBnTg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLkhx0eqK5w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLkhx0eqK5w
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: TVC15 on November 20, 2008, 01:22:21 PM: I hadn't seen that Archaeology Today one in a while. I nearly peed at the end.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Cheebs on November 20, 2008, 02:13:24 PM: As for favorite sketches? Woody and tinny words. Mainly cause its one of the most fucked up sketches they've done in terms of logic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwXJsWHupg
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on November 20, 2008, 02:25:52 PM: :-\ :-\ :-\ do want
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Tauntaun on November 20, 2008, 03:25:06 PM: :bow

TY!! Ordered! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

:tauntaun :tauntaun :tauntaun :tauntaun :tauntaun :tauntaun :tauntaun :tauntaun :tauntaun
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: drohne on November 20, 2008, 05:59:15 PM: not a flying circus bit, but it's great

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13JK5kChbRw
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Great Rumbler on November 20, 2008, 06:19:16 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh_shsRfXqk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L57-vQvo34E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWWPk9jrvqk
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Cheebs on November 20, 2008, 06:28:43 PM: Graham Chapman was so awesome. And gay. And quite the slut from what I have read. He was always my favorite.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Great Rumbler on November 20, 2008, 06:33:09 PM: Quote from: Cheebs on November 20, 2008, 06:28:43 PM
Graham Chapman was so awesome. And gay. And quite the slut from what I have read. He was always my favorite.

"Half the time he was dead-drunk. Then he stopped being drunk and started being dead. Still takes the royalties, that lazy bum. Dying is often a cry for attention, did you know that?"
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Cheebs on November 20, 2008, 06:34:45 PM: When they stayed in a small hotel in germany when filming there he always showed up for breakfast with various teenage boys. Different ones every morning.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Great Rumbler on November 20, 2008, 06:39:09 PM: Truly an inspiration to all of Evilbore!
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: TVC15 on November 20, 2008, 06:47:06 PM: Speaking of Monty Python-related things, Fawlty Towers is available for streaming on Netflix (and thus probably 360).
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Eric P on November 21, 2008, 04:01:25 PM: fawlty towers really is the best thing he's done.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Cheebs on November 21, 2008, 04:21:48 PM: The thing I don't get is how many people watch Holy Grail, love it and then NEVER attempt to watch any of the other Python films or Flying Circus (which at its best is better than of the three films films).
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Mandark on November 21, 2008, 04:26:36 PM: Quote from: drohne on November 20, 2008, 05:59:15 PM
not a flying circus bit, but it's great

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13JK5kChbRw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYtYBI6eZ3E

I like this version better cause it's got Cleese and gives him the final bit in each cycle.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 21, 2008, 04:29:20 PM: i want clockwise on blu ray
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Eric P on November 21, 2008, 04:33:33 PM: Quote from: Cheebs on November 21, 2008, 04:21:48 PM
The thing I don't get is how many people watch Holy Grail, love it and then NEVER attempt to watch any of the other Python films or Flying Circus (which at its best is better than of the three films films).
i despise that movie so much purely from over exposure
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 21, 2008, 04:50:30 PM: and the quoting, jesus fuck the quoting

no one is ever funny quoting films, television shows, or comedy routines out loud - and yet, so few people realize this simple fact
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Brehvolution on November 21, 2008, 04:54:29 PM: "Look at the bones!"
(http://www.quizilla.com/user_images/S/ST/STA/starlette787/1133570615_eEnchanter.jpg)
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on November 21, 2008, 06:01:30 PM: yeah, Holy Grail has been ruined

but Flying Circus is so funny that not even the worst nerds have to offer through time space and imagination has lessened it
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: TVC15 on November 21, 2008, 06:50:27 PM: Today's deal of the day is good for Buffyfags that don't already have this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox

70 bucks. 10 bucks a season. Great buy. I've watched this to death though.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Eric P on November 21, 2008, 06:54:04 PM: Quote from: TVC 15 on November 21, 2008, 06:50:27 PM
Today's deal of the day is good for Buffyfags that don't already have this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox

70 bucks. 10 bucks a season. Great buy. I've watched this to death though.

i was tempted but didn't think i could revisit it

i tried last year and failed on season 3 and that was through netflix, so i can't see owning it.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on November 21, 2008, 07:08:29 PM: I've never seen teh buffies
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: HyperZoneWasAwesome on November 21, 2008, 07:13:55 PM: Quote from: Eel O'Brian on November 21, 2008, 04:50:30 PM
and the quoting, jesus fuck the quoting

no one is ever funny quoting films, television shows, or comedy routines out loud - and yet, so few people realize this simple fact
well that's just like, your opinion, man.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: drohne on November 21, 2008, 08:33:36 PM: i've never seen buffy. i don't want to watch buffy, do i?
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: TVC15 on November 21, 2008, 08:46:47 PM: Quote from: drohne on November 21, 2008, 08:33:36 PM
i've never seen buffy. i don't want to watch buffy, do i?

You? Probably not.
Title: Re: Amazon's Deal of the Day
Post by: drohne on November 21, 2008, 08:51:13 PM: i watched all of alias on dvd a couple years back, and buffy can't be any dumber than that, but come to think of it i've already got a bunch of unwatched tv show boxsets sitting around