Terry Jones died last week. He was a founding member of Monty Python, as well as a director, an author, a legitimate historian, and dozens of other multihyphenate occupations beyond. A Renaissance man, in the most traditional and idyllic meaning. I’ll miss him terribly, and I am hardly alone. So, in tribute to the man on this glorious Super Bowl Sunday, here he is headlining one of Python’s greatest sports sketches (and they had a LOT of them) as Ron Obvious, who attempted to become the first man to EVER jump the English Channel. Let’s see how Ron did!
Constantine says:
Fun fact: Ron was posthumously promoted to Captain.
February 2, 2020 — 3:37 pm
UnDeadspinForever says:
+1
February 2, 2020 — 3:47 pm
Cryptkeeper Al Davis says:
Best Python sporting bit: World Hide and Go Seek championship.
February 2, 2020 — 3:55 pm
NightElfMohawk says:
I’m particularly fond of Upper Class Twit Of The Year, but that’s at least partially due to the fact that Twitter continues to introduce me weekly to people who would be modern-day perfect candidates.
February 2, 2020 — 3:59 pm
Hovercraftfullofeels says:
Almost once a week, contenders show up.
February 2, 2020 — 4:59 pm
Sneakys says:
If you watch Upper Class Twit of the Year after The Crown, you’ll find the transition is seamless
February 2, 2020 — 7:18 pm
kanyewesteros says:
Both of those are great, but I also love the drunk cricket announcers “I well remember Plum Warner leaving a similar ball alone in 1732”
February 2, 2020 — 4:15 pm
Hovercraftfullofeels says:
That contest felt shorter then some real sporting events.
February 2, 2020 — 5:01 pm
hazardouswaste says:
“What, the curtains!” will always be remembered as Terry Jones’ greatest bit.
February 2, 2020 — 4:01 pm
WineIsGood says:
I’d rather, I’d rather just sing!
February 3, 2020 — 12:30 am
davispwhittaker says:
Please don’t stop this. One more day, OK?
February 2, 2020 — 4:16 pm
MissNormaDesmond says:
<3
February 2, 2020 — 4:49 pm
Mike Adamson says:
I’m just glad you could find one with Czech subs. This willingness to go above and beyond is what I miss. Thank you.
February 2, 2020 — 5:01 pm
Matt H says:
I thought the subs were Polish. Certainly Slavic of some sort.
February 2, 2020 — 10:29 pm