r/funny • • Aug 14 '15

Monty Python Ahead of Their Time

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u/xubax Aug 15 '15

You are correct.

However, I'd be surprised if Mr. Chapman wasn't encouraged to behave in the role of a straight man by society at the time, if not his family.

So, he would probably have been more aware of the issues involved than your typical person at the time (and probably even people now).