Why do the Monty Python films contain plenty of slapstick humour?

[david]

I generally prefer to watch dry humour and thus I was told that the Monty Python films are good examples of said comedy.

After re-watching "The Meaning of Life", "The Holy Grail", and "Life of Brian" I found that there was plenty of slapstick humour along with dry humour.

Why is this the case? Shouldn't the Monty Python films be above slapstick humour?

 

[Imawesome1]

It's something called "British humor", the slapstick humor is funny in a sophisticated way.

 

[phil8656]

But I thought slapstick was dry?!?!
Or maybe I'm thinking about chapstick?

 

[Alex]

"Why is this the case? Shouldn't the Monty Python films be above slapstick humour?"

No they should not be above that style of humor.

Saying that they need to be above that style of humor would be like telling Robin Williams that he should be above doing impressions and silly voices. Or that Jeff Foxworthy should be above redneck humor.

Slapstick mixed into a dry style is what they were known for when they formed as a comedic troupe and this is the style that they have grown famous for and has earned them the following that they have.

If you do not like that style of humor then perhaps they are not the comedy troupe for you.

There are plenty of comedians and comedic troupes out there and out of them there are likely to be ones that fit your style and tickle your funny bone. To think that a group that has become famous for a style should suddenly change their styling to meet your needs is nothing more than arrogance on your part.