Posted on 11/02/2009 1:01:59 PM PST by re_tail20
Say what you want about Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie, but he knows a little something about the good people of New Jersey. In Texas, they may like candidates who strongly defend the right to bear arms. And in Wisconsin, a fine knowledge of dairy issues might secure you votes. But in New Jersey, it's all about referencing vintage British comedy.
Why else would Christie's campaign have produced a spot lifting old Monty Python footage wholesale while attacking Senator Corzine's alleged plans to hike tolls? It's all about giving the people what they want. And in a rough and tumble state like Jersey, you can't be sweating the small stuff like copyright laws either. That's why Christie apparently posted the spot with no authority from the Pythons. Because, y'know, that's what the kids are doing.
(Excerpt) Read more at indecisionforever.com ...
The ad’s a hoot. No wonder they’re mad and Christie waited until now to play it.
Well he didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition over it.
Oh, what sad times are there when passing ruffians can say “Ni!” at will to old ladies! There is a pestilence in this land! Nothing is sacred!
Even those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress at this period in history!
Yeah, like comedians never steal jokes from each other.
Copyright? What copyright?
It has ceased to be! It's expired and gone to meet its maker! It's a stiff! Bereft of life, it rests in peace! If you hadn't nailed him to the perch he would be pushing up the daisies! Its metabolical processes are of interest only to historians! It's hopped the twig! It's shuffled off this mortal coil! It's run down the curtain and joined the choir invisible! This.... is an EX-GOVERNOR!
LOL!
Wow!! I am afraid to fart or take a dump in NJ in fear of breaking some new law or infringing on a copyright!
Signed RICHARD M. NIXON
Which skit? What was lifted? I don’t see a link to it or any description.
No one can escape the Spanish Inquisition!
"No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!"
EeS not dead . Ees just pining for the frauds ( ACORN that was)
Interesting that the guy in the sketch is none other than Michael Palin.
Probably just a coincidence
Clever commercial. No doubt Palin or Cleese were watching New Jersey TV and found the ad! Clearly no one from the Corzine left would have contacted a Python rep to start some sort of pointless attack piece on HuffPo!
Clever commercial. No doubt Palin or Cleese were watching New Jersey TV and found the ad! Clearly no one from the Corzine left would have contacted a Python rep to start some sort of pointless attack piece on HuffPo!
Remember governor, “Always look on the bright side of defeat!”
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