of course we're french. why do you think we have these outrageous accents

by Mrs. Magnolia Jacobson 7 min read

Why do you think I am speaking with this outrageous accent?

FRENCH GUARD: I'm French! Why do think I have this outrageous accent, you silly king-a?! GALAHAD: What are you doing in England? FRENCH GUARD: Mind your own business!

What does the French guard say in Monty Python?

FRENCH GUARD: I don't wanna talk to you no more, you empty headed animal food trough wiper! I fart in your general direction! Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!

What does the Frenchman say in Monty Python and the Holy Grail?

French: "Now go away or I will taunt you a second time." French: Now go away or I will taunt you a second time.Jan 1, 1975

Who played the Frenchman in Monty Python and the Holy Grail?

John CleeseThe French Taunter was a character from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, portrayed by John Cleese. He was a witty, mustached French soldier who taunted and insulted King Arthur and his knights twice when they met, along with his fellow soldiers, as they hated Englishman.

Where is the French castle in Monty Python and the Holy Grail?

The 'Castle of Aaargh', the island castle where the Grail supposedly resides, turns out to be Castle Stalker, at Appin, Argyll and Bute, about 20 miles north of Oban. The 15th century stronghold is a quarter of a mile from the shore of Loch Linhe and occasionally open to the public subject to tides and weather.

Who said I fart in your general direction?

King Arthur: “What are you going to do, bleed on me?” French soldier: “I don't want to talk to you no more, you empty-headed animal-food-trough wiper. I fart in your general direction.Jun 10, 2011

How much does a swallow weigh Monty Python?

This 20-gram swallow was found to flap its wings about 12 times every second, with an amplitude of 20 cm each time.Mar 18, 2020

Is it a European swallow?

The swallow is a type of insect-bird, varieties of which are found throughout the world. The European swallow migrates seasonally, while the African variety does not.

What is your Favourite Colour Monty Python quote?

Bridgekeeper: What...is your favorite color? Lancelot: Blue. Bridgekeeper: Right, off you go.

Why does Monty Python and the Holy Grail end?

Monty Python and the Holy Grail famously ends abruptly when King Arthur (Chapman) is arrested by police just minutes before a final climactic battle.Aug 1, 2018

What is Monty Python a parody of?

Monty Python and the Holy Grail is an obvious parody of King Arthur's myth, but it's surprisingly accurate and faithful to the source material.Aug 6, 2020

Who killed the famous historian in Monty Python?

Frank the Famous Historian was a modern-time character in Monty Python and the Holy Grail played by John Young. He was seen telling the tale of King Arthur for a TV show, until suddenly a knight on horseback rode past him and killed him by slashing his neck with his sword.

The French Are Easy to Make Fun of

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The berets! The striped shirts! And what’s with Napoleon? So short! Well, the striped shirts are a classic look, I’ve never seen a French person actually wear a beret, and Napoleon? Not actually short. You may have heard it before, but in Napoleon’s time French inches were longer than English inches…so when the Engl…
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School

  • First of all, if you’re below a certain age, you should know straight off the bat that the French invented school. Well, Charlemagne, an ancient emperor, invented school before France was actually France. But don’t worry, the French hate Charlemagne for that too—French schoolchildren even have a song they sing called “Sacre Charlemagne,” which translates roughly to “stupid Char…
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Yeah, But The French Are Annoying, and Super-Pretentious.

  • The French do tend to be snobby about their wine and cheese. But, let’s face it, they do have great wine and cheese. And don’t get me started on the bread! Being snobby about it is just how they show national pride. And have you seen Americans show national pride? “We’re the best because we are! We have a cool flag!”
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The French Are mean, and They Might Be A Little racist.

  • Okay, here’s the thing. In France, conversation is based on debate and being clever. In America, it’s largely based on being nice to people. I’ve heard plenty of Americans start sentences with “I’m not racist, but…” I’m not convinced that the French are actually more racist than anyone else, they just have no problem voicing unpopular opinions. And...
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