File:Parrot sketch.ogg

Summary

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Rationale: The Dead Parrot sketch from Monty Python in 1969 (30 second extract). The copyright on this clip is owned by the BBC. The clip is believed fair use for illustration of the articles Dead Parrot and John Cleese.

Transcription

Eric Praline (Cleese): I wish to make a complaint.
Shopowner (Palin): Sorry we're closing for lunch.
Eric Praline: Never mind that my lad, I wish to complain about this parrot what I purchased not half an hour ago from this very boutique.
Shopowner: Oh yes, the Norwegian blue, whats wrong with it?
Eric Praline: I'll tell you whats wrong with it, it's dead, thats whats wrong with it.
Shopowner: No, no! It's resting, look!
Eric Praline: Look my lad, I know a dead parrot when I see one and I'm looking at one right now!
Shopowner: No, No, its not dead, it's restin'!
Eric Praline: Resting?
Shopowner: Yeah. Remarkable bird, the Norwegian blue, beautiful plumage in't it?
Eric Praline: The plumage don't enter into it! It's stone dead!

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