Monty Python wasn't all that transgressive for the time, barring a few specific gags. The most "outrageous" thing they did was to make fun of Catholics, which was perfectly acceptable in 1970's/80's Britain.
Ever seen Benny Hill? Or video/audio of the stand up Bernard Manning? Both very popular at the time, but I'll bet they'll never be shown on TV again.
"Life of Brian" was banned from some cities in England for decades, and in various other European countries. The Bishop of Southwark basically accused the Pythons of being Judases in a televised "debate." Theaters showing the movie were picketed in the US.
The irony is, nobody would bat an eye at that "blasphemy" now. It's this extremely accurate depiction of the birth of trans activism that would cause protests and cries of "Blasphemy!" now.
Monty Python wasn't all that transgressive for the time, barring a few specific gags. The most "outrageous" thing they did was to make fun of Catholics, which was perfectly acceptable in 1970's/80's Britain.
Ever seen Benny Hill? Or video/audio of the stand up Bernard Manning? Both very popular at the time, but I'll bet they'll never be shown on TV again.
Making fun of Catholics is has been perfectly acceptable in Britain since the 1500's, and it continues to be.
However, Martin Luther's teachings about a certain other group of people are not acceptable.
"Life of Brian" was banned from some cities in England for decades, and in various other European countries. The Bishop of Southwark basically accused the Pythons of being Judases in a televised "debate." Theaters showing the movie were picketed in the US.
The irony is, nobody would bat an eye at that "blasphemy" now. It's this extremely accurate depiction of the birth of trans activism that would cause protests and cries of "Blasphemy!" now.