Re:Monty Python and the Holy Grail became a comedy legend
by Angostura on Sunday April 13, 2025 @05:48AM
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“Dressing up as ladies” was just a massive part of British comedy that went back to music hall. See also Les Dawson, Dick Emery etc etc.
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Re:Monty Python and the Holy Grail became a comedy legend
by ChrisMarshallNY on Sunday April 13, 2025 @05:27PM
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My understanding, is that it went back to Shakespeare. In Ye Olde Days, women weren't allowed to act. Men dressed in drag to play the parts of women, and used those shrill voices.
As it was, I think Connie Booth was the only proper lady that showed up in Python stuff.