all things dull and ugly

[LegitFUry]

Monty Python are hillarious

[Jimboman300]

Each spider that pinches

Each bug that drinks your blood

He made each every one of them

He made them all with love

[fs11klrk]

Please can we have a comment about the satirical humour of this song... All this philosophical twaddle is making my head hurt.

[LetsGoMetsGo33]

Jeez, some of you guys kill the fun of this FUNNY satire of a benign hymn. Python was fun (if occasionally thought provoking), some of you blokes seem to have a stick up your arse!

[ThrobertMcGee]

As an atheist, I agree with the poster Bithiuge, who is a Christian. Although I happen not to believe in God, I reject the idea that suffering disproves the existence of God.

Of course, I also reject the fundamentalist claim that there was literally no death before Adam & Eve ate the apple -- as though God's Plan was that killer whales would just sustain themselves by nibbling on seaweed, until mankind sinned, and then orcas were "allowed" to gobble up delicious seals and penguins!

[SSTTEEAALLTTHH]

@ThrobertMcGee

But then you do have to force them to admit "my God made an imperfect creation, and is the cause for cancer, vomit, dog shit, malaria etc.". I know few Christians who actually admit that their God, while claiming he made everything, also designed malaria and vomit etc.

[megamarsvin]

@SSTTEEAALLTTHH I thought their easy answer to everything was "it's a test" or at least one of God's "mysterious ways." But even the Christians don't seem to buy that one wholeheartedly ^^

[Bithuige]

@burnyourcrutch

I never said I am privileged or wise. I never said I have been handed wonderful secrets. What I said was indeed the opposite - I am human and therefore admit that I know nothing. I cannot see the grander picture and neither can any of us. I trust in my God that everything happens for a reason and for good - we are blind to the true purpose of events and that includes me. At no point have I claimed to know the purpose of things, I have simply offered my belief.

[Bithuige]

Just to let you know, as Christians we don't go "oh no, Monty Python wrote a song which shows God made stuff we think of as bad" - quite the opposite. I'm a Christian and a Python fan and I love this song because it is so true. What you have to remember is, these creations aren't 'shit' - they're all needed and they're all amazing. As nasty as various animals can seem, they serve a purpose - just as we (arguably the most horrible things in creation) have a purpose.

[Apashiol]

@Bithuige Like cancer and childhood leukemia?

[Bithuige]

@Apashiol

as horrible as they are, we can never see the bigger picture. I'm not for one minute going to say that cancer of any sort (leukemia or otherwise) are 'good things' because they are not. But when you consider the overwhelming overpopulation we would have without disease, without natural disasters, it puts things in perspective. yes, they are horrible, yes they are horrific and yes they can destroy lives (not only victims, but their families too) but everything happens for a reason

[zowxon]

@Bithuige Yes, I'm just so grateful for disease and disaster. It's so wonderful that so many people's lives are destroyed to save us from the horrors of potential overpopulation. Praise the lord.

[Bithuige]

@zowxon

We can't even look after the humans we have on the planet already - we kill, maim, enslave, rape and torture in more ways than I care to imagine. As a species, we have caused more harm to our own species and to nigh on all other creatures through our actions (directly or indirectly) so I'd say that the occasional culling of a few of us probably helps prevent us ruining this planet forever. yes, on a personal scale they are devastating, on a larger scale, they probably help the planet!

[8DX]

@Bithuige Like parasitic wasps? No, all things don't have a purpose. Explain the purpose of cholera.

[fs11klrk]

@8DX To annoy?

[rebecquebec]

This song is perfect!

Christians go on and on about the ''mighty one'' If he was so amazing then why would he allow poor innocent babies to die of cancer? Random people get knocked over by cars? Our ''god'' has no compassion, and if he does exist..then he is an idiot. End of.

[Korkzor]

There coulndt possibly have been a theist amongst those who sang this song - it´s quite hilarious though :). I wonder how they managed to get through it without laughing. But I suppose after about the 100th take it stops being quite as funny.

[74hodag]

Finally, equal time for all the shit "He" created.

[VictoriaRu29]

Yes, indeed, it is true..."15 See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good towards each other, and towards all men. 16 Always rejoice. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all. " 1 Thessalonians Some of the most difficult words to live by, but there they are big as life in Scripture. Ewelamb wears her St. Francis medal when she deigns to wear a collar at all. Cats!!

[Albukhshi]

LOL!

[acantha69]

They can't get mad, it's only the truth according to their reality.

[starsquid]

One of my favourite "hymns." We should tip our hats to the bad things too, because they're just as much a part of creation as the good.

[leeham991]

Most creationists just say "Well they are only bad because people are bad and satan is bad"

Which is of course flawed before it starts because no animal is truly bad, they are just surviving.

[baldrbraa]

@leeham991 So which is it? Bad or not bad? Make up your mind.

[kilroy1963]

Actually this is a problem for theology since , of course ,if he did make everything then he did make all the nasty stuff too .

[Shockwave474]

I actually looked for "All Things Bright and Beautiful" first, but most of the videos there had the wrong tune, so I came here instead, realizing that "Dull and Ugly" has only ever had one tune—and these words are better anyway! So I think we all owe those Python people a big thanks for keeping the real music alive and well on YouTube.

[unfunny12]

Christian assholes will start bitching about this video in 5,4,3,2,1...

[CorporalNym]

He made the dim and gullible,

To sustain his mythic power,

He made their mind's so malleable

And cons them by the hour....

All things.....

[sulthus]

@CorporalNym ...dumb and dim-witted

God he made them all.

[Naddig74]

I love this video, but I have to point that sharks are in fact ossum.

[TheSnowballEarth]

GOD BE PRAISED!!!

[raven010891]

@TheSnowballEarth thumb down for god praising Y_Y haha

[xPinkFlamingox]

Lmfao! This is SO brilliant!

[287karakoli]

A true masterpiece, 5 stars!

[marbilolipop]

This song is actually nice :).

I came to know of this while reading Dawkin's Greatest Show on Earth.

[Neutrinoghost]

@marbilolipop me too, just reading that chapter now.

[Manceinion]

@marbilolipop

It's funny you should say that. I was reminded of the song when reading it too and just had to hear it again! ^__^

[Popperite]

@marbilolipop So did I. Looked for it and found!

[Cuew1]

@marbilolipop So did I! And I'm happy I did, this song is awesome lol

[efagels]

we actually sang this version in my school. not really sure why but we did

[KlaxRelief]

I saw richard dawkins at the 92nd Street Y in NYC last night and he showed this video. Another great song from Monty Python.

[Stedmaniac]

I'm a Christian, and I laughed - and I find Life of Brian hilarious.

[thetamoraful]

I think I would have to rate this my favourite hymn, by far.

[felixstoweblue]

classic !! That's the song for my funeral!

[NoIce33]

Woohaa, now that's a great idea!

[chris86385]

brill :D lol

[Ki3my]

This may be my favorite song of all time - why does no one sing it on those Idol shows?

[Ultramarine646]

Probably because the moral guardians or easily offended would flood TV complaints office.

[DooMDrat]

Imagine if they did play that on national TV today. Millions throughout the Bible Belt would gasp in unison, causing untold casualties due to the sudden and catastrophic drop in air pressure.

[Ultramarine646]

Probably right there.

[Appleheartedmoon]

Just one thing - what do they have against squids? I find them quite nice actually.

[Doughnut189]

Cuttlefish :3

[poorman369]

i cant remember where but people would go into the water got eaten alive by squids.

[Ch3ckm4t3]

I'll tell you what's wrong with squids: They rhyme with did.

[Appleheartedmoon]

Oh my, it's absolutely fantastic! I'd have LOVED to have my child sing in that python choir at the time... how glorious.

[Veggieman87]

Wouldn't be nearly as funny without the "amen".

[NonStampCollector]

Magnificent!

Is it really Python? From what? Was it in the tv series? A movie?

[wdgarraway]

It is from the album

''Monty Pythons Contractual Obligation Album''

[NonStampCollector]

Oh thanks man.

I wonder where I can get it!

[AlmightyAtheismo]

...continued

Each nasty little hornet,

Each beastly little squid--

Who made the spikey urchin?

Who made the sharks? He did!

All things scabbed and ulcerous,

All pox both great and small,

Putrid, foul and gangrenous,

The Lord God made them all.

Amen.

[AlmightyAtheismo]

Here are the lyrics if you want them: All things dull and ugly, All creatures short and squat, All things rude and nasty, The Lord God made the lot. Each little snake that poisons, Each little wasp that stings, He made their brutish venom. He made their horrid wings. All things sick and cancerous, All evil great and small, All things foul and dangerous, The Lord God made them all.

[AlmightyAtheismo]

Great vid, you should put the lyrics in the sidebar.

[elohella]

AMEN

[cabbagesr4eva]

<3 <3 <3

The Latin teacher played it in the lesson last year and I have been searching frantically for it ever since!

IT'S BRILLIANT!

<3

[spinkwotzer]

This song is brilliant. Someone needed to write this, and only Monty Python could have thought of it, and done it so well.

Python forever!!!

[archadia17]

<i><u> can u send me the mp3? </i> </u>

[SnorriFinnski]

If you BUY Monty Python Sings. You will be the happy owner of this catchy tune.

[satchmo7772000]

I'm somehow reminded of Roald Dahl by this song...