As an autistic and trans person, I’ve always found it strange—unsettling, even—how so many people accept arbitrary laws and institutional norms as if they’re carved from the bones of the universe, immutable and absolute.

At last, catching up on @ericidle.bsky.social 's marvellous 'The Spamalot Diaries' in the Welsh sunshine (while it lasts). Trying to finish it before I head for London tomorrow. 63 pages shall thou count left.

Mr Creosote's approach to the restaurant - with his stomach supported on wheels. Terry Jones in cut sequence from Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.

*psst* H-Hey guys I’ve got a Letterboxd account on, well, Letterboxd Come follow me over there if you want? I go by “YondertheGhost” on there!

Monty Python's Flying Circus Series Three publicity shot.

The Monty Python team outside their HQ at 2 Park Square West in London.

Fantastic display of solidarity for the trans+ community at today's Manchester Derby. We are United fans, we love the women's game and we stand by our trans, non-binary and intersex siblings in their time of need - we are not going anywhere! 🔴⚪⚫🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #MUWomen

The UK tomorrow 7 May is going to debate introducing a register of trans people. The rest would be a repeat of history we ought never to forget. Worth reading: simplyputpsych.co.uk/global-psych...

On this day in Monty Python history, the Holy Hand Grenade was thrown. Scotland. May 6th 1974 (Incidentally, this is the first time I've noticed Eric Idle is the only ķnight who dives for cover. Brave Sir Robin! Totally right for the character.)

Happy birthday Michael Palin 💙

Terry Jones in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Michael enjoyed Charlie's performance in Holy Flying Circus so much, he went to see him perform at the theatre then invited him out for dinner afterwards. As they sat together, Palin made this observation:

Happy birthday to the wonderful Michael Palin. Here is Michael with Charles at the Gielgud Theatre in 2014.

I miss dvd commentary tracks

Monty Python make-up fact: Terry Jones' make-up for Mr Creosote was designed by Chris Tucker. Tucker's make-up credits also included 'The Elephant Man' and some of the aliens in 'Star Wars'.

The whole point of May Day is...

A Hard Day's Rut' The Rutles, 1978

Terry Jones, Arlene Phillips and Michael Palin share memories of the 'Every Sperm is Sacred' production number from 'Monty Python's The Meaning of Life'.

Look at this video: a *huge* crowd of Vermonters swaying alongside Mohsen right after he was freed, singing "We Shall Overcome" Signs reading "Hands off our students" & "free speech" are peppered in between large Palestine flags

Are you an ally who wants to speak up about protecting trans people’s rights? Use our simple tool to email your MP or MSPs to tell them how worried you are about what the UK Supreme Court ruling might mean for how trans people are treated in their daily lives: www.scottishtrans.org/supreme-cour...

While we are waiting for Eric Idle's September event at the Royal Albert Hall, here is a rare recording of a previous event there:

Monty Python and the Holy Grail began principal photography 51 years ago today. The camera broke down on the first take at The Gorge of Eternal Peril. Glencoe, Scotland. 30th April, 1974 @ericidle.bsky.social

HOW TO KEEP REFORM OUT IN YOUR AREA… Great tool just launched - Vote tactically in the May 1st local elections: stopreformuk.vote

What movie is this from?

April 27th, 1973 Monty Python's First Farewell Tour began in Southampton.

Hunger deepens in Tal al-Zaatar, Jabalia camp, as scores gather at a community kitchen to search for food after 56 days under Israel’s total blockade.

27th April, 1975 Monty Python and the Holy Grail opened in New York at Cinema Two. Five Pythons attended. Coconuts were handed out to the first 1000 customers. It took $10,600 on its first day. And there was much rejoicing.

We have travelled *such a long road to get to where we are, with *so many opportunities to take a more humane, more human rights centred road. 🥺 www.theguardian.com/society/2023...

- Is Eric Idle a philosopher? - He could be. He sings about The Meaning of Life... Get your @ericidle.bsky.social UK tour tickets from the link below: ericidle.com/tour/

"To me it's like a mountain, a vast bowl of pus." #DirtyFork

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. US publicity

Here are my thoughts on the recent string of bans and movie censorship in India. I touch on the money and politics behind it. The weaponization of fascist films as propaganda has unfortunately been a hallmark of modern bollywood. youtu.be/kdRjGl9dKrY?...

This September sees 45 years since the Pythons performed at the Hollywood Bowl. Coincidentally, @ericidle.bsky.social will be performing at The Royal Albert Hall this 27th September which, if turned upside down, is a little bit bowl shaped. www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/even...

On Saturday morning there is the big annual walk starting on Santa Monica Pier to help raise money for Pancreatic Cancer Research which has really helped to raise the figures for survival. I hope to be there and see some familiar figures. Please help if you can. @pancan.bsky.social

Decided to make this video today. Here's what you need to know about the history of India's settler colonial project in Kashmir. youtu.be/xrmGuR73QKQ

Mrs Scum, you have 12 hours to beat the clock!

Mutual aid call! Karlyn is an amazing person who could use some community support for their surgery and recovery. Please take a minute to read their story, donate what you can, and share to help get the word out. Thanks, everyone. 💙 gofund.me/fa93676c

Bweakfast Wolls...

Pedro is right. Be more like Pedro

You can write directly to Kier Starmer’s office here. The limit is 1000 characters including spaces so it’s hard to say much. I used them all. I don’t expect a response but I felt better for doing it. Now it’s part of the public record. You can read what I said in comments if you care to…

We heard last week that the anti-trans lot write to Keir Starmer very regularly, some write at least once a week. And that’s all he’s hearing. He needs to hear from us. Write to him today, then put a note in your diary to write to him again next week, and the next... Read our guide: buff.ly/4D2xGXs

I call upon Pride in London to unequivocally stand with trans people by banning marching under the banner of political parties that have pushed for keeping the ban on puberty blockers and that have openly called for trans exclusion following the Supreme Court decision. chng.it/ZkgMckGYtc

I am upset. People are being hurt. The previous status quo was a compromise accepted only out of fear. But people who hate us beyond reason are stripping away even that. No more. Now it's time for us to demand the rights and protection we deserve. transrightsnow.uk

The last photoshoot was a week later. This:

Monty Python 20th anniversary photo for the BBC/Radio Times. Taken 36 years ago today. 22nd April, 1989 Photo by Chris Richardson