i love the looks of the other montys -- they look like "what is this bastard gonna say?" -- the laughter on a funeral is really legendary, the only phoney thing is: why was it filmed??
what if death is just another form of birth? i always found it weird that NDE people (near death experience) say they see a light at the end of a tunnel..now not to be gross or crude..but what would the POV of a baby being born be like? a light at the end of a tunnel? what if as a totally unknown gift we get to witness our rebirth at the moment of our "death"?
My friends and I have a pact that when the first of us dies the others have to have a roast instead of a wake. We got the idea from these wonderful bastards. RIP Graham
Wow... I feel like up in Heaven, Jesus handed the title of Messiah down to Graham. So I will say only this. He is the Messiah, yet he's also a very naughty boy.
Humor is most welcome even as someone has passed onto what lies next. As Graham was a humorist in Monty Python, this is a proper expression for his funeral or service remembering him. R.I.P. Graham and yes you are most definitely missed by me and many many more. Thank you for this irreverent post!
My family joked about my granddad when he died in a tasteful manner like this. Even my Grandmother could see and contribute to the humor. There's nothing wrong with it if it's a genuine honor to the person.
The best part about this funeral is the wreath in the shape of a foot that said "To Graham Chapman from the other Pythons. Stop us if we're being too silly." God (or diety of your choice) bless the Pythons.
@pbaker123 You said that Milligan and Sellers' tradition "continued with Fry, Laurie and eventually the Pythons", implying that the Pythons came last, which is wrong.
My criticism of Top Gear isn't that it's not part of the "establishment", but that its humour claims to be spontaneous, whereas in reality it's entirely staged. Its brand of chauvinistic humour is also one which the Pythons stamped on at every turn.
To conclude, "you're a very silly man and I'm not going to talk to you any more".
i sure hope my funeral is this lite hearted. I think it should be a celebration of life and remembrance instead of a mourning of death/loss. Death is just another part of life.
@pbaker123 You realise that Fry and Laurie came about 20 years *after* the Pythons?
And including Top Gear in a list of great British comedy is ridiculous - I'll take Python or Not the Nine O'Clock News over Top Gear's laughable attempts at "humour" and "irreverence" any day.
For genuinely good, recent British comedy try Peep Show, The Thick of It or The IT Crowd.
@cashford2 Disagree completely. Top Gear is often funny to anyone with an actual sense of humor, because it's not a comedy show and the humor is all so relevant to actually driving cars which is what the show's about anyway. Granted a lot of stuff on Top Gear is scripted, but some of the funniest stuff on the show are Jeremy's interviews with the celebrities that come on, check out Michael Gambon's his was very entertaining
i think it sweet how they sent a wreath in the shape of the foot, to his private funeral with a message that said “To Graham from the other Pythons. Stop us if we’re getting too silly”.
That's very clever. Everyone there would have known that if you took offense at the eulogy, then you obviously didn't know the man. Wouldn't it be great if we could send off all the departed in such a way.
I tried to respond to a comment just now, but it didn't quote the original comment for context, so let me try again. Somebody wrote "Every funeral should be like this:)" But I disagree, because not everyone who dies is Graham Chapman.
Stuff like this makes me think that the Pythons really epitomize some of the best qualities in people, tremendous intellectual and emotional intelligence (which includes a sense of humor).
There are so many empty-headed, bombastic, hypocritical public figures (particularly in politics) that it's a pleasure to spend any "video time" with folks like these.
(It is curious that British comedy for some reason is such a rich source of first class human beings - S Fry, J Miller, Pythons, etc.)
"Well, I feel that I should say: nonsense. Good riddance to him, the freeloading bastard, I hope he fries.
And the reason I feel I should say this is he would never forgive me if I didn't, if I threw — threw away this glorious opportunity to shock you all on his behalf. Anything for him but mindless good taste."
only he could pull that off...makes it look easy ....many have tried.....all have failed ......except Alan Bennett.........oh and maybe someone else.........
If people don't laugh at my funeral, I won't have lived a good enough life. I want them to reminisce about me, "Remember when Dan did that?" and share a chuckle. If that doesn't happen it will all have been for nothing.
at a funeral, you should laugh and not cry. that is the way we want to be remembered. I thank John Cleese for giving Grahm the perfect sendoff. Farewell and amen, Grahm Chapman. We will miss you.
i want my eulogy to be like that... I told my sister to be as "honest" as possible. I dont to hear "oh, she was a sweet person", "she would help the family" kind of shit...
Yeah they were cringing... that explains the laughter... ;). I can't imagine that Graham Chapman would have wanted 'whatisname' (John Cleese ((comic genius))) to have been overly serious, they are comedians to the end and i would think John and the rest of the pythons would know better than anyone how each would want to be remembered.
I changed my mind. I shouldn't feel the need to be so soft and sensitive to those of you who were offended by the eulogy. If you were offended by the eulogy, lighten the fuck up you overly sensitive pricks!
This eulogy is awesomely funny. Laughter during a time of sorrow is wonderful medicine. Those of you who are offended need to lighten up and enjoy a good laugh, . . . even during a time of sorrow.
Talk about getting the wrong end of the stick. If you knew anything about Graham Chapman, then you'd realise just how fitting this eulogy is. It could only have been written by a true friend.
"Anything for him but mindless good taste."
There's no greater challenge than fitting comedy into tragedy without seeming flippant. This eulogy just proves what a virtuosic writer Cleese is.
Who the hell did you think I was talking about? John Cleese? No, I was telling someone else who had posted a disgusting comment to show respect. This is probably one of the most beautiful eulogies I've ever heard.
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sod off you stupid bloody yank.. these men are national treasures can't say much for your country you can't even spell mum right.. so just go away smeghead
Yeah, he's a jerk, but you don't have to go insulting Americans while you're yelling at him. I'm American, and I respect all the Pythons for what they are.
He was a heavy smoker, several decades worth. Ironically he was also a doctor; and he "participated" in his treatment to the end. When patients are going through therapy, they have to leave their fate in their doctor's/nurse's hands. He didn't. He participated with feedback and everything.
"Chapman died of a rare spinal cancer. It was diagnosed in November 1988 after Chapman's dentist found a growth on his tonsils. By September 1989 the cancer was declared incurable."
Oh ok; that explains why he was wheelchair-bound and went for physical therapy sessions of movement as depicted in another video.
PS: Loved his optimism when he said he'd make the switch from wheelchair to crutches to walking sticks and then "throw away the walking sticks...and play Squash!"
That pretty much mirrors my own growing years. (Was born in '68 with Cerebral Palsy and doctors in Russia told my family that I'd never walk. Everything I do, every day I live, I prove them wrong.)
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Funny what one gets guided to watch.....but john Cleese is a guy to bless, I reckon as this guy wakes up he will wake up hundreds on his way,starting to be aware of sacred geometry, soon he will be right into Drunvalo and the flower of life etc etc
lol the pythons are all dying with laughter... caues they know Cleese is speaking the truth. Chapman wouldn't have wanted a standard eulogy. I hope people are telling jokes at my funeral
Is that George Lucas in 0:22 one row in front of Eric? Boy, Terry Giliam looks like the old man from scene twenty-four - without makeup! Man, I want people at my funeral to laugh!
you obvuiously don;t know much about graham chapman . if it was a correct eulogy he would have been appalled ! as john cleese said anything for him but nidless good taste !
@MissDaydream100 Then he'll see the "Old Dogs", Justin Bieber, Jersey Shore etc. and will decide that afterlife is not such a bad idea after all.
Rafalskimi 1 month ago
John's greatest moment I think.
Ukka68 3 months ago 3
Brilliant, John! A fitting tribute to Graham.
mlowry 3 months ago 3
a great, original, and everlasting way to remember a dear friend
mijadane 3 months ago 2
i love the looks of the other montys -- they look like "what is this bastard gonna say?" -- the laughter on a funeral is really legendary, the only phoney thing is: why was it filmed??
MoveOverCasanova 3 months ago
I want my funeral to be this funny.
paperflower091 4 months ago 3
There should be laughter at a funeral
Ramones53rdand3rd 4 months ago 6
it was... the salmon mousse.
TheDeadmike31 5 months ago 6
Brilliant:)
anubis1974 5 months ago
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TheTechnoToast 5 months ago
what if death is just another form of birth? i always found it weird that NDE people (near death experience) say they see a light at the end of a tunnel..now not to be gross or crude..but what would the POV of a baby being born be like? a light at the end of a tunnel? what if as a totally unknown gift we get to witness our rebirth at the moment of our "death"?
KeithWasHere1 5 months ago
What a great funeral speech. It lifts everyone's mood and helps everyone come to terms and find peace with Chapman's death.
cubezero1 6 months ago 7
0:25 That's a doozies of a mole
HCShannon 6 months ago
Never saw this before! Wonderful :)
lilyraisin 6 months ago
My friends and I have a pact that when the first of us dies the others have to have a roast instead of a wake. We got the idea from these wonderful bastards. RIP Graham
thedavehatessheep 6 months ago 4
Graham Chapman's ghosts should've stopped John halfway through the eulogy saying:
"No, stop it! Stop it! It's silly! Now ladies and gentleman I would like my living friends to perform something for you some decent miltary drilling"
Then they go into Fairy Military (which Graham would also have to stop because its silly)
DeadNorwegianBlue 6 months ago 3
"One of the cross-beams has gone out of skew on the treadle!"
Parkyurkarkas 6 months ago
The good ones always die before were ready for them too!
cornbreadthereal 7 months ago
lol, I want my friends to say something ridiculous like this at my funeral XD.
IcyScythe 7 months ago
Wow... I feel like up in Heaven, Jesus handed the title of Messiah down to Graham. So I will say only this. He is the Messiah, yet he's also a very naughty boy.
6blanks 8 months ago 8
Graham chapman rest in peace sorry we couldn't of met in person because im a big monty pythons fan and I thought you and john cleese were the best.
rippon1997 9 months ago 5
I am laughing yet I'm in tears watching this clip.
shabyyy 9 months ago 6
@shabyyy
I second that.
xxapple88xx 8 months ago
it's funny but still sad and almost like an end to a fucking movie. to me the phythons are six of the greatest men in the world
sporepid 10 months ago
Humor is most welcome even as someone has passed onto what lies next. As Graham was a humorist in Monty Python, this is a proper expression for his funeral or service remembering him. R.I.P. Graham and yes you are most definitely missed by me and many many more. Thank you for this irreverent post!
Broblem12 10 months ago
Fuckin' brilliant!
connywelen 10 months ago
Graham isn't dead....he's pining for the Fjiords.
sarcee1960 10 months ago 18
Annnnnnnnnnnnd... Always look on the bright side of life
DM4717 11 months ago 3
My family joked about my granddad when he died in a tasteful manner like this. Even my Grandmother could see and contribute to the humor. There's nothing wrong with it if it's a genuine honor to the person.
The best part about this funeral is the wreath in the shape of a foot that said "To Graham Chapman from the other Pythons. Stop us if we're being too silly." God (or diety of your choice) bless the Pythons.
tatersalad814 11 months ago 6
I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter. - Winston Churchill
punkypenguin321 1 year ago 11
I love the kid over Terry Gilliam's shoulder looking around thinking "Am I allowed to laugh at this?".
Bean101 1 year ago 8
A really fitting tribute to a great Monty Python
TEXBATES 1 year ago
i hope my funeral is this funny
GreatOldSongs 1 year ago 3
Happy Birthday Graham. You should have been 70 today. It was nice to have seen you in person way back in '87 when I was a wee lad.
TheSnowballEarth 1 year ago 2
Fun doesn't get any better than this.
yoghoo66 1 year ago
Best. Eulogy. Ever.
tjmilhoushmandzadeh 1 year ago 5
The kindest and most respectful way of remembering a fellow comedian!
Fantastic Eulogical Twist!
Mariekesone 1 year ago 6
this is very touching, nothing heals better than a laugh!
ardiesken 1 year ago
Five people are blundering pricks who think it's "of bad taste" to remember a man fondly even if that means saying "Fuck" at a eulogy.
Rest in peace, Raymond Luxury Yacht. We really miss you.
ExeptionalyMediocre 1 year ago 6
It is wafer thin misure! Fuck off i'm full!
scratchback2001 1 year ago
Ah misure it is wafer thin........fuck off i'm full. Better? Better get a bucket i'm gonna throw up. A BUCKET FOR MISURE?
scratchback2001 1 year ago
I somehow feel bead laughing at this. A bit.
dangernezumi 1 year ago
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Don't feel bad. Graham Chapman would have wanted this.
Cutelilteen 1 year ago 2
5 people are no more, bereft of life they rest in peace, if they weren't nailed down they'd be pushing up the daisies! THESE ARE EX. PEOPLE!
APPLESAUCE50 1 year ago 3
You know, I hear it's already Christmas in Heaven,
Paynegwynn 1 year ago 3
John Cleese is the best.
DarthZimmeris 1 year ago 5
@pbaker123 You said that Milligan and Sellers' tradition "continued with Fry, Laurie and eventually the Pythons", implying that the Pythons came last, which is wrong.
My criticism of Top Gear isn't that it's not part of the "establishment", but that its humour claims to be spontaneous, whereas in reality it's entirely staged. Its brand of chauvinistic humour is also one which the Pythons stamped on at every turn.
To conclude, "you're a very silly man and I'm not going to talk to you any more".
cashford2 1 year ago 2
i sure hope my funeral is this lite hearted. I think it should be a celebration of life and remembrance instead of a mourning of death/loss. Death is just another part of life.
The4LA2Baker0 1 year ago 35
@The4LA2Baker0 The crispy part.
EdgarDirby 1 year ago
@pbaker123 You realise that Fry and Laurie came about 20 years *after* the Pythons?
And including Top Gear in a list of great British comedy is ridiculous - I'll take Python or Not the Nine O'Clock News over Top Gear's laughable attempts at "humour" and "irreverence" any day.
For genuinely good, recent British comedy try Peep Show, The Thick of It or The IT Crowd.
cashford2 1 year ago
@cashford2 Disagree completely. Top Gear is often funny to anyone with an actual sense of humor, because it's not a comedy show and the humor is all so relevant to actually driving cars which is what the show's about anyway. Granted a lot of stuff on Top Gear is scripted, but some of the funniest stuff on the show are Jeremy's interviews with the celebrities that come on, check out Michael Gambon's his was very entertaining
Con7ent 4 months ago
i think it sweet how they sent a wreath in the shape of the foot, to his private funeral with a message that said “To Graham from the other Pythons. Stop us if we’re getting too silly”.
td644 1 year ago 4
That's very clever. Everyone there would have known that if you took offense at the eulogy, then you obviously didn't know the man. Wouldn't it be great if we could send off all the departed in such a way.
jaddicoat95 1 year ago 7
I tried to respond to a comment just now, but it didn't quote the original comment for context, so let me try again. Somebody wrote "Every funeral should be like this:)" But I disagree, because not everyone who dies is Graham Chapman.
MegaTories 1 year ago 10
Rest in Peace Graham, you made so many of us laugh, sometimes at ourselves. I love your work......now God above is laughing at your antics. Bravo!
graybeard19 1 year ago 2
Always look on the bright side of life (Whistles)
GavsEvans123 1 year ago
I adore Eric's face at 1:26. He just has that great, knowing smile, and his eyes are glossy like he's trying not to cry.
nafruito 1 year ago 4
I love the little guy in the background at 1:06 checking the adult reaction before he decides to laugh at something so naughty, but painfully funny.
Bless him, and let us remember that we must constantly reinforce with children that life is grand, and painfully funny.
thegirl44 1 year ago
Stuff like this makes me think that the Pythons really epitomize some of the best qualities in people, tremendous intellectual and emotional intelligence (which includes a sense of humor).
There are so many empty-headed, bombastic, hypocritical public figures (particularly in politics) that it's a pleasure to spend any "video time" with folks like these.
(It is curious that British comedy for some reason is such a rich source of first class human beings - S Fry, J Miller, Pythons, etc.)
lds8714 1 year ago 3
"Well, I feel that I should say: nonsense. Good riddance to him, the freeloading bastard, I hope he fries.
And the reason I feel I should say this is he would never forgive me if I didn't, if I threw — threw away this glorious opportunity to shock you all on his behalf. Anything for him but mindless good taste."
f77bong 2 years ago 2
what is he saying at 1:00?
Archimedes555453525 2 years ago
I want a funeral like that when it's my turn
Supremehighmaster 2 years ago 9
Definitely a funeral to die for. The friendship and genuine love of others is the only real treasure on this earth.
Snurdgerbly 2 years ago 9
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cleese might want that mole under his ear looked at,
before he joins graham
plotchickens 2 years ago
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the fuck!?
brattyangel117117 2 years ago
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it wasnt a joke :( my granddad had a mole like that and is no longer here
plotchickens 2 years ago
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a mole can't kill you
PDCandPSW 2 years ago
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a mole that develops to malignant form can kill you very easy
plotchickens 2 years ago
The greatest eulogy of all time.
salvadormarley 2 years ago 9
I want an eulogy like that too... Performed by Cleese if it's possible :D
ileanaverde 2 years ago 9
dont forget to scratch ur ear
Mauritzz30 2 years ago
george lucas at 0:21
Demmler565 2 years ago
why did you get -3 for that, it's hilarious!
plotchickens 2 years ago
This was a perfect way to remember Graham. Laughter through tears.
dramagirl1986 2 years ago 10
Remember, you cannot spell "FUNERAL" without "FUN".
herminestover 2 years ago 24
Brilliant
JonSaTrinxaIbiza 2 years ago
I always have this image of Graham Chapman walking into heaven in a military outfit and promptly announcing that the afterlife is too silly.
friginator 2 years ago 427
this is the greatest image that anybody can think about him....
nerobloutsi 2 years ago
@friginator And telling St. Peter to "get on with it"?
LinkRocks247 2 years ago 2
@friginator It's an angel's life--eh--MAN'S life!
PaulMaccasBiggestFan 1 year ago
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It's only a model.
dukeofurl436 1 year ago
Thats real Love. John Cleese knew him best and really delivered a eulogy worthy of Grahm Chapmans approval...lovely
Count22 2 years ago 20
Good riddance to him, the freeloading bastard. lol!
NewLifeInYHWH 2 years ago 8
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I heard that John Cleese wanted to be the first person to say "Fuck" at a funeral, namely Graham Chapman's. Wonder if he ever did say that.
DrStrangebomb1993 2 years ago
Graham is not gone, it is merely a flesh wound.
coconutgrove8 2 years ago 562
@coconutgrove8 he'll grow back then?
mattsicles 1 year ago
@mattsicles No, he will rather be pining for the fjords.
sendanor 1 year ago
Somewhere, Gray laughed that day.
OrontesRM 2 years ago 5
Brilliant. There should always be laughter when remembering someone you all loved :)
bluegrasslass 2 years ago 16
This just made me impossibly happy and I am only slightly ashamed.
NineLeggedDog 2 years ago 3
Graham, rest in peace ! I wish to have such a great eulogy as he had.
I´ll never be able to forget, what you´ve done for my sense of humour and for my attitude of life and worth living on.
Thanks Graham !
Yours "Petzi"
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TheHolgerMaulwurf 2 years ago 10
Every funeral should be like this:)
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MegaTories 1 year ago
i watched monty python: live from aspen and they mention how much graham loves bad taste, this was the perfect tribute to him
nighthawknina86 2 years ago 6
:( I didn't know Graham chapman wasn't still alive until like, a week ago. <- generation gap for ya.
what a cool way for the guys to say goodbye.
insaneforstuff254 2 years ago
They cut out the next line, where John says, "But I can't." Which I think is even funnier.
I love Eric's sweet face in this.
MvuaNdege 2 years ago 6
Wow I didn't know he had died so early.... No wonder I didn't see him anywhere after the Monty Python movies!
GantzIsSloppy 2 years ago
Betty Marsden. ;)
ShamelessMcBundy 2 years ago
I really hope there's someone who can make people laugh when they're burying me.
(who am i kidding people will probably throw a party)
illegalusername 2 years ago 5
Pure twisted genius
mojo9988 2 years ago
Fantastic
K4M1K4Z3666 2 years ago
only he could pull that off...makes it look easy ....many have tried.....all have failed ......except Alan Bennett.........oh and maybe someone else.........
ravensmead 2 years ago
So true. Making jokes it's the best way to pay tribute to such a great comedian as Graham Chapman was.
pedroProg 2 years ago 8
Briliant, sad, but briliant...
anarchylogic 2 years ago 6
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Chapman is with Satan now. BTW about Python---google then name "Frank Worthen"!
Bestmanme08 2 years ago
wow
this was so sad
but so genius at the same time!
Muchacha0 2 years ago
Wow.
Few people could get away with this.
The guy's brilliant.
gladius900 2 years ago 10
This is genuis!
UlrikaSultan 2 years ago 3
that was awesome!
saintgrafitti 2 years ago 3
genius.
ephemerol 2 years ago 2
*sniff* whyd he have to go....
Arnavator31 3 years ago
This is hilarious but still really sweet too :)
I hope someone does that for me.
RebLJ 3 years ago 4
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Funny but there were kids in the audience! Goodness.
Thejbirdy 3 years ago
RIP
Enemyofreali7y 3 years ago 4
I don't plan on dying any time soon, but when it happens, I want my funeral eulogy to resemble this one.
amrak63 3 years ago 11
very very brave thing to do... and amazing
Fraeg 3 years ago 12
enough of this... i have silly walks to perfect...nonsense..
ffej980 3 years ago 6
If people don't laugh at my funeral, I won't have lived a good enough life. I want them to reminisce about me, "Remember when Dan did that?" and share a chuckle. If that doesn't happen it will all have been for nothing.
Shindai 3 years ago 21
well said
SchmokinJoe 3 years ago
at a funeral, you should laugh and not cry. that is the way we want to be remembered. I thank John Cleese for giving Grahm the perfect sendoff. Farewell and amen, Grahm Chapman. We will miss you.
bsus1412 3 years ago 13
i want my eulogy to be like that... I told my sister to be as "honest" as possible. I dont to hear "oh, she was a sweet person", "she would help the family" kind of shit...
sadie0087777 3 years ago 8
WHAT A SEND OFF!
fucking loved it .
willobi 3 years ago 4
Top way to send a friend off. and to help the berived at the service to begin laughing without hidden sadness again. What a skill Cleese has.
jodybern6 3 years ago 10
It's funny, I thought he died of AIDs, not cancer. Well not that funny. Pretty grim to be honest.
Proysen6 3 years ago
It's so obvious that he's close to tears. One really must hand it to him for keeping in all that sorrow like that.
FreedomValentine 3 years ago 11
Michael Palin looks like he was truly grieving.
ethicomm 3 years ago 7
Fitting, beautiful and hilarious. Bravo
lordmccardle 3 years ago 3
What I love about this is that Cleese could only get away with saying these things because they genuinely were friends. That's a lovely thing.
FranBMan 3 years ago 5
amazing, somehow quite beautiful lol
jhvscs 3 years ago 3
I want my funeral to be like that. XD.
Seriously, though. I wouldn't want depressed and sobbing people at my funeral, and I don't think Chapman would, either.
Hegemaniac 3 years ago 8
Glorious! Graham loved it!
stewiefg2005 3 years ago
Yeah they were cringing... that explains the laughter... ;). I can't imagine that Graham Chapman would have wanted 'whatisname' (John Cleese ((comic genius))) to have been overly serious, they are comedians to the end and i would think John and the rest of the pythons would know better than anyone how each would want to be remembered.
ThePhantomBunny 3 years ago 9
I changed my mind. I shouldn't feel the need to be so soft and sensitive to those of you who were offended by the eulogy. If you were offended by the eulogy, lighten the fuck up you overly sensitive pricks!
rsennello 3 years ago 12
This eulogy is awesomely funny. Laughter during a time of sorrow is wonderful medicine. Those of you who are offended need to lighten up and enjoy a good laugh, . . . even during a time of sorrow.
rsennello 3 years ago 7
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You sick, sick, fuck.
Show some respect, you bastard.
AngelofMusic2006 3 years ago
Talk about getting the wrong end of the stick. If you knew anything about Graham Chapman, then you'd realise just how fitting this eulogy is. It could only have been written by a true friend.
"Anything for him but mindless good taste."
There's no greater challenge than fitting comedy into tragedy without seeming flippant. This eulogy just proves what a virtuosic writer Cleese is.
magdluke 3 years ago 3
Who the hell did you think I was talking about? John Cleese? No, I was telling someone else who had posted a disgusting comment to show respect. This is probably one of the most beautiful eulogies I've ever heard.
AngelofMusic2006 3 years ago
Fuck you, Froderoo, you bastard!
Graham Chapman was a legend, and should always be remembered as one.
And I don't care if you were being sarcastic or "making a joke," only John Cleese or Eric Idle or a fellow Python can speak of him in such respect.
BigDukeme 3 years ago 3
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eww big mole under his ear
ykoshy 3 years ago
wtf does that have to do with it! stupid twat!
madseadog 3 years ago 2
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sod off you stupid bloody yank.. these men are national treasures can't say much for your country you can't even spell mum right.. so just go away smeghead
afteq 3 years ago
Yeah, he's a jerk, but you don't have to go insulting Americans while you're yelling at him. I'm American, and I respect all the Pythons for what they are.
PicoriKing 3 years ago 7
Too true, no need to resort to racial slander to condemn this guy, watch me now:
He's a fucking tit-wank with a vagina in some improbable location, his father was a birch and his mother a troll.
See? Not a single racial slur! Politically correct insults ftw!
DarthMigit 3 years ago 2
@ madseadog btw
DarthMigit 3 years ago
i'm english and a massive python's fan and all their individual respect projects. i was just making an observation :D
ykoshy 3 years ago 2
Unfortunately Cancer in October 1989.
Kevinasp 3 years ago
Rare form of spinal cancer first seen by his dentist something on his tonsils.
afteq 3 years ago
what did he die of?
halfdogderek 3 years ago
Lung cancer.
He was a heavy smoker, several decades worth. Ironically he was also a doctor; and he "participated" in his treatment to the end. When patients are going through therapy, they have to leave their fate in their doctor's/nurse's hands. He didn't. He participated with feedback and everything.
McRat1968 3 years ago
No, he died of spine cancer. Check Wikipedia.
PicoriKing 3 years ago 2
yeah thats what i read also.
"Chapman died of a rare spinal cancer. It was diagnosed in November 1988 after Chapman's dentist found a growth on his tonsils. By September 1989 the cancer was declared incurable."
-wikipedia
charlottexxx33 3 years ago
Wrong. It was a rare Spinal Cancer. His dentist found a growth on his tonsil.
Feehely93 3 years ago
Oh ok; that explains why he was wheelchair-bound and went for physical therapy sessions of movement as depicted in another video.
PS: Loved his optimism when he said he'd make the switch from wheelchair to crutches to walking sticks and then "throw away the walking sticks...and play Squash!"
That pretty much mirrors my own growing years. (Was born in '68 with Cerebral Palsy and doctors in Russia told my family that I'd never walk. Everything I do, every day I live, I prove them wrong.)
McRat1968 3 years ago 3
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Funny what one gets guided to watch.....but john Cleese is a guy to bless, I reckon as this guy wakes up he will wake up hundreds on his way,starting to be aware of sacred geometry, soon he will be right into Drunvalo and the flower of life etc etc
omkari3 3 years ago
Very classy and very well done. If only I could be so fortunate to have someone like that speaking at my funeral someday.
Rest in Peace Graham.
dmuth 3 years ago 5
Graham...rest in peace...you were brilliant and lived life to the max and this is a fitting goodbye from your friends and collegues....awesome!!
felinocndi 3 years ago 4
lol the pythons are all dying with laughter... caues they know Cleese is speaking the truth. Chapman wouldn't have wanted a standard eulogy. I hope people are telling jokes at my funeral
LordSintax 3 years ago 9
Laughing through tears, there's nothing more beautiful than that.
DesertFox101 4 years ago 22
Is that George Lucas in 0:22 one row in front of Eric? Boy, Terry Giliam looks like the old man from scene twenty-four - without makeup! Man, I want people at my funeral to laugh!
iluvcheezitsheyhey 4 years ago 5
I hope at my eulogy people will be telling jokes and laughing.
BeatleMania1963 4 years ago 15
good riddance to him, the freeloading bastard, I hope he fries. XD
tohtorigyro 4 years ago 15
FUCK!
torex007 4 years ago 7
A beutiful eulogy, It takes a great friend to do that.
Doggylova2101 4 years ago 26
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i cant believe cleese said that in front of chapmans family!!
ildtbhae 4 years ago
you obvuiously don;t know much about graham chapman . if it was a correct eulogy he would have been appalled ! as john cleese said anything for him but nidless good taste !
irishmanufan 4 years ago 22
Nidless? Ni! Ni!
reverendcutterx 2 years ago
yes, John Cleese was possibly his best friend. He said it out of love.
SchmokinJoe 4 years ago 23