Monty Python Comic

[Alex]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Yes, it may not be as classy as quoting Shakespeare, but finding a quote in your head from some popcultural whatever that perfectly fits a situation is nearly always better than coming up with your own bon mot for the ocassion.

Back in college I did know a guy who quoted Shakespeare like some people quote The Simpsons or Monty Python. He could also play five games of chess simultaneously while unable to actually see any of the boards.

He was very annoying but in almost every aspect so I can't say for sure that excessive Shakespeare quoting is annoying.

Honestly, I don't have a quote that is just perfect for a situation and it can be very funny. However, every paper cut and stubbed toe and gunshot wound is not crying out for "it's just a flesh wound."

And there is plenty of "British" humor that I find funny (including much of Fawlty Towers, Black Adder, and even a lot of Bean). Monty Python is not in that category.