Monty Python is Overrated

In my last post, I suggested that creating fan art is a "joy." Is it though? Creating anything is complicated, and there are some downsides to making fan art. I actually didn't see the value in it for a long time.  Recently, drawing fan art has become a hobby of mine, and I have to say, it's making me really happy. Now, I'm looking forward to creating lots of silly drawings involving my absolute favourite, The Kids in the Hall, and my new obsession, Monty Python.  I came close to realizing the joys of fan art long ago, when I would illustrate song lyrics at my desk during my worst-ever job. Unfortunately, I didn't recognize how much it brightened my day, and stopped drawing for a really long time after that.  Lyrics from "Range Life" by Pavement From my experience, here are some excellent reasons for making fan art:  1. You like making art, but you get stuck, and then feel miserable It turns out, to get better at a craft, you need practice. Practicin...

  I have so much love and appreciation for the show Taskmaster, and I was inspired to make a comic based on some things that made me laugh throughout Series 19. It was my introduction to the show, and I’m now watching chronologically and I’m only on series 4. I feel rich having so many seasons ahead of me! I’ll probably write a post soon about my thoughts on creating fanart. I’ll just say for now, what a joy. Would recommend for anyone in a creative rut!

Monty Python has a song, called The Lumberjack Song .  It's catchy, and it's... questionable.  Through the verses, the titular lumberjack describes his feminine side, including his fondness for wearing high heels and a bra. (Did you notice what I did there with the word titular? I thought that was pretty good, eh?) The gender-bending premise is subversive and was probably somewhat shocking for the time, which can make for good comedy. However, I don't find the punchline funny, for obvious reasons in 2025. The lumberjack is accompanied by several Mounties, who become disgusted by him and turn on him when he sings that he wishes he'd "been a girlie."  Sigh. I'm not saying to cancel the show over transphobia. I'm just not laughing, that's all. As I mentioned in my last post, I’m comparing Monty Python to The Kids in the Hall to figure out why Python doesn’t hold up for me. I've thought about whether The Kids in the Hall have a comparable sketch, b...