English subtitles for clip: File:Parrot sketch.ogg
Appearance
Eric Praline(Cleese): I wish to make a complaint Shopowner(Palin): Sorry we're closing for lunch Eric Praline: Nevermind that my lad, I wish to complain about this parrot what I purchased not half an hour ago from this very boutique. Shopowner: Oh yes, the Norwegian blue, whats wrong with it? Eric Praline: I'll tell you whats wrong with it, its dead, that's whats wrong with it. Shopowner: No, no! Its resting, look Eric Praline: Look my lad, I know a dead parrot when I see one and I'm looking at one right now! Shopowner: No, No, its not dead, its restin' Eric Praline: Resting? Shopowner: Yeah. Remarkable bird, the Norwegian blue, beautiful plumage in't it? Eric Praline: The plumage don't enter into it! Its stone Dead!