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Czech silly walkers pay tribute to Monty Python
Daily Naqtion ^ | Sunday, January 18, 2015 | AFP

Posted on 01/18/2015 12:33:25 AM PST by WhiskeyX

Fans of the British comedy group Monty Python perform their skills during the International Silly Walk Day on January 7, 2015 in Brno, Czech Republic. Around 50 participants in costumes presented the Silly Walk, based on a sketch from the Monty Python troupe. PHOTO | MICHAL CIZEK | AFP

BRNO, Czech Republic

Nicole Schickova adjusts her unruly fake moustache, as crucial to her outfit as her bowler hat, and takes two comical giant steps, thrusting her leg up as far as it will go, before dragging her rear foot over.

The 24-year-old's Austrian friend, also in moustache and hat, shuffles his feet while bending forward, then leans back for the next three steps — all with great exaggeration.

The two are part of an 80-strong group doing the fourth annual Silly Walk March in the southern Czech city of Brno, inspired by a 1970 Monty Python sketch featuring John Cleese with a bowler hat, briefcase and goofy gait.

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TOPICS: Humor; TV/Movies; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: czech; montypython
Monty Python's Ministry of Silly Walks (Full Sketch) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV2ViNJFZC8
1 posted on 01/18/2015 12:33:26 AM PST by WhiskeyX
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To: WhiskeyX

Awesome thanks for sharing. I was on a Monty Python just last weekend myself.


2 posted on 01/18/2015 1:01:39 AM PST by lefty-lie-spy (Stay metal. For the Horde \m/("_")\m/ - via iPhone from Tokyo.)
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To: WhiskeyX
I love silly walks, thanks!


3 posted on 01/18/2015 1:13:20 AM PST by LibWhacker ("Every Muslim act of terror is followed by a political act of cover-up." -Daniel Greenfield)
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To: WhiskeyX; Chode; SgtBob
No good coming home to a dead cat PING!!!

WX- Thanks for the Post, been in need of some humor lately.

5 posted on 01/18/2015 3:22:01 AM PST by mabarker1 (congress, The Opposite of Progress.)
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To: WhiskeyX
And to think, Brno used to be known only for the fine firearms produced there - VZ-24, BREN, VZ-58, etc.

Who knew about all this silliness.

6 posted on 01/18/2015 3:43:59 AM PST by InABunkerUnderSF (Flu season: Wash your hands.)
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To: WhiskeyX

Silly Walking was originally a parody of disabled veterans’ either neurological or PST induced ambulatory disability.


7 posted on 01/18/2015 5:00:52 AM PST by CharlesOConnell (CharlesOConnell)
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To: WhiskeyX

Here’s a good one...from India/Pakistan border:

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=pakistan+india+border+ceremony&FORM=VIRE1#view=detail&mid=9C4F874F0D9312C199579C4F874F0D9312C19957


8 posted on 01/18/2015 5:51:07 AM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: left that other site

That’s good. I hadn’t seen the border closing ceremony for quite some time. Try this one:

Ministry of Silly Walks App
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miOWq-nuPnA


9 posted on 01/18/2015 6:30:04 AM PST by WhiskeyX
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To: WhiskeyX

Silly Walk City March in Brno (2013)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP3Mxhi4Uio


10 posted on 01/18/2015 7:07:08 AM PST by WhiskeyX
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To: WhiskeyX
I can't wait for International Fish Slapping Dance day...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhJQp-q1Y1s

11 posted on 01/18/2015 7:16:40 AM PST by Zeppo ("Happy Pony is on - and I'm NOT missing Happy Pony")
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12 posted on 01/18/2015 9:30:51 AM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: cooper10

International Silly Walk Day and International Fish Slapping Day - they should be West Virginia holidays.


13 posted on 02/27/2015 9:13:47 PM PST by Hardens Hollow (Formerly yorkiemom. Couldn't find Galt's Gulch, so created our Harden's Hollow. Create your own!)
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To: Hardens Hollow

Thank You, M. This has given me what I needed. A.M.L. forever.


14 posted on 02/28/2015 5:26:29 AM PST by cooper10
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To: cooper10

AML?


15 posted on 02/28/2015 5:40:26 AM PST by Hardens Hollow (Formerly yorkiemom. Couldn't find Galt's Gulch, so created our Harden's Hollow. Create your own!)
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To: Hardens Hollow

M, did you get my email?


16 posted on 02/28/2015 7:46:27 AM PST by cooper10
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To: Hardens Hollow

ALL My Love, AML


17 posted on 02/28/2015 8:11:20 AM PST by cooper10
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To: Hardens Hollow

Sorry for the wrong answer to the clue. Not Ky. figured that out I guess.
Please email or call


18 posted on 02/28/2015 12:26:27 PM PST by cooper10
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To: Hardens Hollow

I am happy for you. Every day I will get on my knees and pray for you (I already do it) best habit I have ever adopted.


19 posted on 02/28/2015 5:11:15 PM PST by cooper10
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