Ask HN: Why Monty Python has such an influence

[TheLem]

I was wondering why Monty Python had a bigger influence in the "tech/computer science" bubble ? (Spam, Python langage and a lot of computer science's tutorials using chunks from "The Holy Grail" and "Life of Brian")

[cromulent]

Some thoughts here:

http://ask.metafilter.com/112098/Why-do-nerdsgeeks-like-Mont...

[LarryMade2]

I see Monty Python like hacking/programming, some sketches take things over literal other ones run wild with words and concepts. A lot of "what if there was..." situations.

The names of the characters are something I enjoy (i.e. Mrs Smoker and Mrs Non-smoker) and use similar in making test data for programs.

[SEJeff]

Because engineer-like people / geeks appreciate cheeky off colored humor?

[paulhauggis]

I'm not sure.

Personally, I hate Monty Python and never found it funny.

[joeclark77]

For my part, I wouldn't say I hate them, but I have rarely found them funny. It irritates me to no end that the Python language is named after them. I just tell myself it's named after the snake.

[paulhauggis]

exactly. I use python daily..and didn't realize it was not the snake until recently...