Jack Aubrey Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 (edited) OK, here's the deal. I've got volumes 1 & 2 of 'Monty Pythons All The Words', which are omnibus editions of the scripts of every ep of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'. These books have been languishing untouched on my bookshelf for years. I read them both twice long ago, but I'm just not as big a Python fan as I used to be. I also have a copy of Michael Palin's novel 'Hemingway's Chair' that I'll throw in, too. It's a pretty good book. Edit: Oh, I almost forgot, I also have a copy of the 2 CD set 'Monty Python: The Final Rip Off' that I've listened to maybe twice, so it's in really good condition (except for a little dust on the case, but I'll clean it before I send it ). So how about a contest where the winner gets the books and the CD set? I was thinking how cool it would be if all interested parties wrote a concept for a Monty Python sketch. It can be as long or as short as you like, the sillier the better! You could even have the Colonel come out and stop the sketch if it gets too silly! A Pythonesque song would also be an acceptable entry. Once all entries are in, a poll will be started in which we will all vote on our favorite. Please reply if you're interested. Here's what you're playing for: http://www.booksamillion.com/bam/covers/0/67/972/647/0679726470.jpg Volume 2 looks the same except it has a blue border and a yellow background. http://www.booksamillion.com/bam/covers/0/31/220/550/0312205503.jpg QUOTE Martin Sproale is a mild-mannered assistant postmaster who lives with his mother, has dinner with his would-be fiancee once a week, and bicycles dutifully to work every morning. Martin has only one unconventional hobby: He is obsessed with the life of Ernest Hemingway, his brilliant and macho alter ego. His hobby is confined to collecting memorabilia and reading every biography he can find, until an ambitious outsider, Nick Marshall, is appointed postmaster over his head. Slick and self-assured, Nick steals Martin's girlfriend and decides to modernize the friendly local office by firing dedicated but elderly employees and privatizing the business. Suddenly, gentle Martin is faced with a choice: meekly accept his defeat as he always has, or fight for what he believes in, as his hero would. Aided by an American scholar writing a thesis about the women in Hemingway's life, Martin begins to explore his own passionate side. As the pair delves deeper and deeper into Hemingway's psyche and plots Martin's revenge, they learn that there is a man behind every mouse - and a little bit of Hemingway in all of us. http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41FNSQQQG3L._SS500_.jpg Track listing: Disc 1: 1 Introduction 0:48 2 Constitutional Peasant 2:51 3 Fish Licence 2:49 4 Eric the Half-A-Bee Song 2:06 5 Finland Song 2:20 6 Travel Agent 3:46 7 Are You Embarrassed Easily? 2:25 8 Australian Table Wines 1:38 9 Argument 3:39 10 Henry Kissinger Song 1:35 11 Dead Parrot (Oh, Not Again) 5:40 12 Sit on My Face 0:06 13 Undertaker 0:44 14 Novel Writing Live from Wessex 1:34 15 String 2:34 16 Bells 0:21 17 I Like Traffic Lights 2:19 18 Cocktail Bar 2:23 19 Four Yorkshiremen 1:56 20 Election Special 3:45 21 Lumberjack Song 3:20 Disc 2: 1 I Like Chinese 3:15 2 Spanish Inquisition, Pt. 1 2:01 3 Cheese Shop 4:09 4 Cherry Orchard 2:02 5 Architect's Sketch 2:48 6 Spanish Inquisition, Pt. 2 1:08 7 Spam 2:27 8 Spanish Inquisition, Pt. 3 1:08 9 Comfy Chair 0:15 10 Famous Person Quiz 1:22 11 You Be the Actor 3:01 12 Nudge, Nudge 2:09 13 Cannibalism 3:15 14 Spanish Inquisition Revisited 0:20 15 I Bet You They Won't Play This Song on the Radio 0:55 16 Bruces 3:02 17 Bookshop 4:27 18 Do Wot John 0:30 19 Rock Notes 2:11 20 I'm So Worried 3:17 21 Crocodile 2:48 22 French Taunter 2:34 23 Marilyn Monroe 2:07 24 Swamp Castle 4:04 25 French Taunter, Pt. 2 2:30 Edited July 12, 2007 by Jack Aubrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezil Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 OOOOooooooooo!! Ahhhhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 QUOTE (Mrs. Huck Rogers @ Jun 29 2007, 11:36 AM) OOOOooooooooo!! Ahhhhhhh! So you're in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezil Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Jun 29 2007, 04:49 PM) QUOTE (Mrs. Huck Rogers @ Jun 29 2007, 11:36 AM) OOOOooooooooo!! Ahhhhhhh! So you're in? I don't think I can write Monty Python. The adventures of stuffed animals maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I already have those script books, but I'll post an entry if the inspiration hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 (edited) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 29 2007, 11:09 AM) I already have those script books, but I'll post an entry if the inspiration hits. Yeah. I'm in! I can be really silly, you know. What's the deadline? Edited June 29, 2007 by sullysue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 QUOTE (Mrs. Huck Rogers @ Jun 29 2007, 03:51 PM)QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Jun 29 2007, 04:49 PM) QUOTE (Mrs. Huck Rogers @ Jun 29 2007, 11:36 AM) OOOOooooooooo!! Ahhhhhhh! So you're in? I don't think I can write Monty Python. The adventures of stuffed animals maybe We could write a sketch together babe...remember The Witchfinder General's coat? Great idea Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezil Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 QUOTE (Huck @ Jun 29 2007, 05:27 PM) QUOTE (Mrs. Huck Rogers @ Jun 29 2007, 03:51 PM)QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Jun 29 2007, 04:49 PM) QUOTE (Mrs. Huck Rogers @ Jun 29 2007, 11:36 AM) OOOOooooooooo!! Ahhhhhhh! So you're in? I don't think I can write Monty Python. The adventures of stuffed animals maybe We could write a sketch together babe...remember The Witchfinder General's coat? Great idea Jack I'm cooking up something that involves a pogo stick Jacko, me and Huck are in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 QUOTE (sullysue @ Jun 29 2007, 12:22 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 29 2007, 11:09 AM) I already have those script books, but I'll post an entry if the inspiration hits. Yeah. I'm in! I can be really silly, you know. What's the deadline? How does July 30th sound to everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Im not sure if im worthy to accomplish this task, but ill get my thinking cap on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I'm glad I have enough time to come up with something. Wow, this IS a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Jun 29 2007, 11:37 AM) QUOTE (sullysue @ Jun 29 2007, 12:22 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 29 2007, 11:09 AM) I already have those script books, but I'll post an entry if the inspiration hits. Yeah. I'm in! I can be really silly, you know. What's the deadline? How does July 30th sound to everyone? ACK! I need to have this finished before I leave for Vegas, baby. I think I can do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Can we use math? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Jun 30 2007, 12:39 AM) Can we use math? Why? There's nothing funny about math. Nothing silly, either. However, if you really can make math funny or silly, I'm dropping out. But, I think if you come up with something mathematical that SEEMS funny or silly, there is a good chance that it'll only be funny or silly to you. So, I wouldn't do it if I were you. You'll only look silly. And, we'll make fun of you. Forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted June 30, 2007 Author Share Posted June 30, 2007 QUOTE (sullysue @ Jun 30 2007, 02:35 AM) QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Jun 30 2007, 12:39 AM) Can we use math? Why? There's nothing funny about math. Nothing silly, either. However, if you really can make math funny or silly, I'm dropping out. But, I think if you come up with something mathematical that SEEMS funny or silly, there is a good chance that it'll only be funny or silly to you. So, I wouldn't do it if I were you. You'll only look silly. And, we'll make fun of you. Forever. What she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 QUOTE (sullysue @ Jun 30 2007, 12:35 AM) QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Jun 30 2007, 12:39 AM) Can we use math? Why? There's nothing funny about math. Nothing silly, either. However, if you really can make math funny or silly, I'm dropping out. But, I think if you come up with something mathematical that SEEMS funny or silly, there is a good chance that it'll only be funny or silly to you. So, I wouldn't do it if I were you. You'll only look silly. And, we'll make fun of you. Forever. 3X +2a = 13.29 - Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic2112nic Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 QUOTE (sullysue @ Jun 30 2007, 06:35 AM) QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Jun 30 2007, 12:39 AM) Can we use math? Why? There's nothing funny about math. Nothing silly, either. However, if you really can make math funny or silly, I'm dropping out. But, I think if you come up with something mathematical that SEEMS funny or silly, there is a good chance that it'll only be funny or silly to you. So, I wouldn't do it if I were you. You'll only look silly. And, we'll make fun of you. Forever. Well the lads from Monty Python made something funny with a Chartered Accountant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condemned2bfree Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jack Aubrey Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 One great entry so far. Come on, folks, keep them coming! I'm going to pin this thread so it doesn't get buried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 New prize added! See my original post! July 30th is fast approaching, folks! Tick-tock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 Hell-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 OK, let's see if it gets more attention now that it's unpinned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Jun 30 2007, 03:10 PM) QUOTE (sullysue @ Jun 30 2007, 12:35 AM) QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Jun 30 2007, 12:39 AM) Can we use math? Why? There's nothing funny about math. Nothing silly, either. However, if you really can make math funny or silly, I'm dropping out. But, I think if you come up with something mathematical that SEEMS funny or silly, there is a good chance that it'll only be funny or silly to you. So, I wouldn't do it if I were you. You'll only look silly. And, we'll make fun of you. Forever. 3X +2a = 13.29 - Y Every time I see this I can't help but laugh. Well done, Pedro! Edit: No, it doesn't count as an entry, in case you were thinking that. Edited July 13, 2007 by Jack Aubrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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