A different kind of comedy

We all love comedy shows... as long as they do not make fun of us. Those who know me personally would probably be warned of my distaste towards cheesy,romantic shows/movies and musicals. So don't ever try to pester me to watch Glee or worse...Twilight. I prefer some comedies but not just normal comedies. I dislike empty and junk comedy shows as much as I dislike romantic dramas. My kind of comedy is something a bit more...brainy. Something witty... perhaps a satire of current political issues. One of the rare shows that actualy fit this criterion is the good old Monty Python. Here is a clip that will sure make a Political Science student laughs.




This clip from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" criticizes different forms of goverment from monarchy to dictatorship and communism. It makes fun of the use of Noble Truth, an important element from Plato's Republic. And it also incorporates the main arguments of philosophers such as Rousseau ( supreme executive power or general will derived from the masses) and Karl Marx ( the mention of working class, economic and social differences). It is hillarious while at the same time educational. This what I call intelligent comedy because only a certain people would laugh at it compare to shows such as Just for Laugh. That is also the main reason why I enjoy this kind of comedy.I am a nerd really.