The Thousands

Sporadically lovable, commonly tedious: Python nerds the world over have done a lot to ruin the reputation of the comedy troupe’s oeuvre. The constant recitation of bon mots and choruses have done more to keep people away from the films than any charges of blasphemy or consequent bannings.

But, suspending cynicism, think back to the first time you watched The Life of Brian: of the lisping Biggus Dickus; the poignant idiocy of the conflicting Peoples’ Front of Judea and the Judean Peoples’ Front; the ineffective Simon the Holy Man; the imploring request of “how should we fuck off, my Lord?”; the cameo from George Harrison; and of Stan’s womb envy.**Package that with catering courtesy of the Light Brigade on a balmy Sydney eve, and you have yourself some quality alfresco lolz.