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Posted: 17 July 2008 at 11:41am

Originally posted by aspacia

Rushdie is hilarious, and jabs at religion in a Monty Python manner. This is western satire.

Watch some old Monty Python flicks, The Life of Brian for insight. LOL

LOL: you should enjoy this slap against the religious crusades:
http://www.movie-list.com/trailers.php?id=montypythonandtheholygrail

Hilarious. Smile

You finding Rushdie and Life of Brian "Hilarious" says a lot about your own sense of 'humour'. Despite all the hullabaloo about Monty Python, I fail to see whats so hilarious about it! There are times when it is downright unfunny and simply disgusting! I fail to understand how 5 minutes of screen time dedicated to vomitting is hilarious (beginning of life) Only the HolyGrail was relatively funny, but that too, in comparison. Give me Blackadder any day.

Though I will agree that there throughout the entire flick, I laughed at perhaps 1 or 2 scenes (and I'm not a christian nor a jew, so my view was neutral). . . Hardly considered that hilarious OR worthy of time. They might have the accidental joke or two, but otherwise naah.

I dont think Rushdie OR Monty Python do justice to British Humour.

Edited by Chrysalis - 17 July 2008 at 11:44am

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Posted: 17 July 2008 at 4:36pm

Originally posted by Chrysalis

LOL: you should enjoy this slap against the religious crusades:
http://www.movie-list.com/trailers.php?id=montypythonandtheholygrail

Hilarious. Smile

I dont think Rushdie OR Monty Python do justice to British Humour.

I am a westerner, and hence I generally understand British wit, especially since I have numerous UK relatives. Monty Python grossed millions in the West, and we own three of these movies. My point is, I doubt that an individual from your neck of the woods really understands their humor, just as I do not understand what is funny regarding the negative caricatures of Christians and Jews in Arab media.

Also, I am a Deist.

Edited by aspacia - 17 July 2008 at 4:39pm

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Posted: 19 July 2008 at 10:29am

I suppose we should let him be. The poor chap seems to be jumping just on your attention and, of course, for the assumed superiority of his wit and humour.

Something on which all pobre football hooligans thrive on.

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Posted: 19 July 2008 at 6:53pm

aspacia - You wrote: "This is western satire." Various others post about "Death To Rushdie" from their family rec-rooms. [Remember Duanes World]

Two billion Muslims and they never did get Rushdie? Me thinks they did not much give a damn.

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Posted: 19 July 2008 at 9:13pm

Relax. Pobre part time mothers can create only such specimen.

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Posted: 21 July 2008 at 5:58am

I am a westerner, and hence I generally understand British wit, especially since I have numerous UK relatives. Monty Python grossed millions in the West, and we own three of these movies. My point is, I doubt that an individual from your neck of the woods really understands their humor, just as I do not understand what is funny regarding the negative caricatures of Christians and Jews in Arab media.

Also, I am a Deist.

I would have you know that "my" neck of the woods have had British Tyrann... oops, I meant Influence for 200+ yrs. Plus as long as a person has a basic knowledge of the issue being poked at, and has a sense of humour - he/she will find a good joke funny. Which is why even a homophobe can/may laugh at a joke by Ellen Degeneres - despite disagreeing with her.

The reasons why Monty Python broke all records was because they used a different approach, and got rave-reviews. And we all know how a hype can be created. They also were gutsy . . . and audiences like that. And the reason I gave u an example of Blackadder was bcz despite being influenced by Monty Python - the same person who finds MP unfunny, finds the other funny.

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Posted: 21 July 2008 at 10:12am

Originally posted by Chrysalis

I am a westerner, and hence I generally understand British wit, especially since I have numerous UK relatives. Monty Python grossed millions in the West, and we own three of these movies. My point is, I doubt that an individual from your neck of the woods really understands their humor, just as I do not understand what is funny regarding the negative caricatures of Christians and Jews in Arab media.

Also, I am a Deist.

I would have you know that "my" neck of the woods have had British Tyrann... oops, I meant Influence for 200+ yrs.

Yes, the British controlled "The Jewel in the Crown" (India) for 300 years, and did horribly discriminate against the indigenous people. Ghandi was subject to this discrimination. Hey, they did introduce you to the Parliamentary system, and outlawed suttee.

Plus as long as a person has a basic knowledge of the issue being poked at, and has a sense of humour - he/she will find a good joke funny. Which is why even a homophobe can/may laugh at a joke by Ellen Degeneres - despite disagreeing with her.

My point is that many Westerners ridicule religions, and especially politicians, and have done so for a long time, especially in the U.S. You may have not been exposed to our humor.

I am not a homophobe, and am an advocate for gay rights, however, I never found Ellen funny, and neither did my other half.

Never saw Blackadder.

Perhaps it was the new approach, however we often love movies the critics hate, and hate movies the critics love. Annie Hall comes to mind. Wink

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Posted: 22 July 2008 at 10:52am

Hey, they did introduce you to the Parliamentary system, and outlawed suttee.

Parliamentary system doesnt work for me, and Islam outlawed stuff like that centuries ago. . . no biggie.

I am not a homophobe, and am an advocate for gay rights, however, I never found Ellen funny, and neither did my other half.

Just an example dude/ette.

Never saw Blackadder.

Too bad!. . . ur missing out.

Edited by Chrysalis - 22 July 2008 at 10:53am

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Chrysalis Senior Member Joined: 25 November 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2030	Posted: 17 July 2008 at 11:41am
	*Originally posted by aspacia* Rushdie is hilarious, and jabs at religion in a Monty Python manner. This is western satire. Watch some old Monty Python flicks, The Life of Brian for insight. LOL: you should enjoy this slap against the religious crusades: http://www.movie-list.com/trailers.php?id=montypythonandtheholygrail Hilarious. . You finding Rushdie and Life of Brian "Hilarious" says a lot about your own sense of 'humour'. Despite all the hullabaloo about Monty Python, I fail to see whats so hilarious about it! There are times when it is downright unfunny and simply disgusting! I fail to understand how 5 minutes of screen time dedicated to vomitting is hilarious (beginning of life) Only the HolyGrail was relatively funny, but that too, in comparison. Give me Blackadder any day. Though I will agree that there throughout the entire flick, I laughed at perhaps 1 or 2 scenes (and I'm not a christian nor a jew, so my view was neutral). . . Hardly considered that hilarious OR worthy of time. They might have the accidental joke or two, but otherwise naah. I dont think Rushdie OR Monty Python do justice to British Humour. Edited by Chrysalis - 17 July 2008 at 11:44am
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aspacia Groupie Joined: 05 June 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 66	Posted: 17 July 2008 at 4:36pm
	*Originally posted by Chrysalis* *Originally posted by aspacia* Rushdie is hilarious, and jabs at religion in a Monty Python manner. This is western satire. Watch some old Monty Python flicks, The Life of Brian for insight. LOL: you should enjoy this slap against the religious crusades: http://www.movie-list.com/trailers.php?id=montypythonandtheholygrail Hilarious. . You finding Rushdie and Life of Brian "Hilarious" says a lot about your own sense of 'humour'. Despite all the hullabaloo about Monty Python, I fail to see whats so hilarious about it! There are times when it is downright unfunny and simply disgusting! I fail to understand how 5 minutes of screen time dedicated to vomitting is hilarious (beginning of life) Only the HolyGrail was relatively funny, but that too, in comparison. Give me Blackadder any day. Though I will agree that there throughout the entire flick, I laughed at perhaps 1 or 2 scenes (and I'm not a christian nor a jew, so my view was neutral). . . Hardly considered that hilarious OR worthy of time. They might have the accidental joke or two, but otherwise naah. I dont think Rushdie OR Monty Python do justice to British Humour. I am a westerner, and hence I generally understand British wit, especially since I have numerous UK relatives. Monty Python grossed millions in the West, and we own three of these movies. My point is, I doubt that an individual from your neck of the woods really understands their humor, just as I do not understand what is funny regarding the negative caricatures of Christians and Jews in Arab media. Also, I am a Deist. Edited by aspacia - 17 July 2008 at 4:39pm
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Whisper Male Other Senior Member Joined: 25 July 2004 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4752	Posted: 19 July 2008 at 10:29am
	I suppose we should let him be. The poor chap seems to be jumping just on your attention and, of course, for the assumed superiority of his wit and humour. Something on which all pobre football hooligans thrive on.
	Sasha Khanzadeh
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ejdavid3 Starter Joined: 25 April 2008 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Posted: 19 July 2008 at 6:53pm
	aspacia - You wrote: "This is western satire." Various others post about "Death To Rushdie" from their family rec-rooms. [Remember Duanes World] Two billion Muslims and they never did get Rushdie? Me thinks they did not much give a damn.
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Whisper Male Other Senior Member Joined: 25 July 2004 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4752	Posted: 19 July 2008 at 9:13pm
	Relax. Pobre part time mothers can create only such specimen.
	Sasha Khanzadeh
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Chrysalis Senior Member Joined: 25 November 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2030	Posted: 21 July 2008 at 5:58am
	I am a westerner, and hence I generally understand British wit, especially since I have numerous UK relatives. Monty Python grossed millions in the West, and we own three of these movies. My point is, I doubt that an individual from your neck of the woods really understands their humor, just as I do not understand what is funny regarding the negative caricatures of Christians and Jews in Arab media. Also, I am a Deist. I would have you know that "my" neck of the woods have had British Tyrann... oops, I meant Influence for 200+ yrs. Plus as long as a person has a basic knowledge of the issue being poked at, and has a sense of humour - he/she will find a good joke funny. Which is why even a homophobe can/may laugh at a joke by Ellen Degeneres - despite disagreeing with her. The reasons why Monty Python broke all records was because they used a different approach, and got rave-reviews. And we all know how a hype can be created. They also were gutsy . . . and audiences like that. And the reason I gave u an example of Blackadder was bcz despite being influenced by Monty Python - the same person who finds MP unfunny, finds the other funny.
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aspacia Groupie Joined: 05 June 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 66	Posted: 21 July 2008 at 10:12am
	*Originally posted by Chrysalis* I am a westerner, and hence I generally understand British wit, especially since I have numerous UK relatives. Monty Python grossed millions in the West, and we own three of these movies. My point is, I doubt that an individual from your neck of the woods really understands their humor, just as I do not understand what is funny regarding the negative caricatures of Christians and Jews in Arab media. Also, I am a Deist. I would have you know that "my" neck of the woods have had British Tyrann... oops, I meant Influence for 200+ yrs. Yes, the British controlled "The Jewel in the Crown" (India) for 300 years, and did horribly discriminate against the indigenous people. Ghandi was subject to this discrimination. Hey, they did introduce you to the Parliamentary system, and outlawed suttee. Plus as long as a person has a basic knowledge of the issue being poked at, and has a sense of humour - he/she will find a good joke funny. Which is why even a homophobe can/may laugh at a joke by Ellen Degeneres - despite disagreeing with her. My point is that many Westerners ridicule religions, and especially politicians, and have done so for a long time, especially in the U.S. You may have not been exposed to our humor. I am not a homophobe, and am an advocate for gay rights, however, I never found Ellen funny, and neither did my other half. The reasons why Monty Python broke all records was because they used a different approach, and got rave-reviews. And we all know how a hype can be created. They also were gutsy . . . and audiences like that. And the reason I gave u an example of Blackadder was bcz despite being influenced by Monty Python - the same person who finds MP unfunny, finds the other funny. Never saw Blackadder. Perhaps it was the new approach, however we often love movies the critics hate, and hate movies the critics love. Annie Hall comes to mind.
	Curious
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Chrysalis Senior Member Joined: 25 November 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2030	Posted: 22 July 2008 at 10:52am
	Hey, they did introduce you to the Parliamentary system, and outlawed suttee. Parliamentary system doesnt work for me, and Islam outlawed stuff like that centuries ago. . . no biggie. I am not a homophobe, and am an advocate for gay rights, however, I never found Ellen funny, and neither did my other half. Just an example dude/ette. Never saw Blackadder. Too bad!. . . ur missing out. Edited by Chrysalis - 22 July 2008 at 10:53am
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