Pynchon & Python, pt 1

[Paul Di Filippo]

I think my original post got hung up on the list's size filter, so here 
it is again, in parts:

This might be the most commonly made observation in the world, but I'll 
still make it again, having not previously heard anyone else say it:  
surely Pynchon must've been inspired by the Pythons for his Disgusting 
English Candy Drill:

6. It's the Arts (or: The BBC Entry to the Zinc Stoat of Budapest)
(episode 6; aired November 23, 1969; recorded November 5, 1969)
	▪ 	It's the Arts
	▪ 	Johann Gambolputty
	▪ 	Non-Illegal Robbery
	▪ 	Vox Pops
	▪ 	Crunchy Frog
	▪ 	The Dull Life of a City Stockbroker
	▪ 	Red Indian in Theatre
	▪ 	Policemen Make Wonderful Friends
	▪ 	A Scotsman on a Horse
	▪ 	Twentieth-Century Vole


Cut to studio. A door opens. Inspector Praline looks round door.
Praline
(to camera) Hello. (he walks in followed by Superintendent Parrot and 
goes to desk) Mr Milton? You are sole proprietor and owner of the 
Whizzo Chocolate Company?
Milton
I am.
Praline
Superintendent Parrot and I are from the hygiene squad.We want to have 
a word with you about your box of chocolates entitled the Whizzo 
Quality Assortment.
Milton
Ah, yes.
Praline
(producing box of chocolate) If I may begin at the beginning. First 
there is the Cherry Fondue. This is extremely nasty, but we can't 
prosecute you for that.
Milton
Agreed.
Praline
Next we have number four, 'Crunchy Frog'. 
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