An now for a warm memory from long ago, OK now for something completely different, and a bit of fun. Monty Python and his Flying Circus appeared on our black and white console TV, in 1974 on PBS, and I was instantly won over. Which was good because it was the most reliable channel we had way back in the days of antennas. " It's the art's" is pure sillyness and pure fun.
"In the Monty Python sketch titled “It’s the Arts,” there’s a delightfully absurd name recited. The character in question is Johann Gambolputty de von Ausfern-schplenden-schlitter-crasscrenbon-fried-digger-dingle-dangle-dongle-dungle-burstein-von-knacker-thrasher-apple-banger-horowitz-ticolensic-grander-knotty-spelltinkle-grandlich-grumblemeyer-spelterwasser-kurstlich-himbleeisen-bahnwagen-gutenabend-bitte-ein-nürnburger-bratwustle-gerspurten-mitzweimache-luber-hundsfut-gumbeaber-shönendanker-kalbsfleisch-mittler-aucher von Hautkopft of Ulm1. Quite the mouthful, isn’t it?
This elaborate name is attributed to a German Baroque composer, and it’s introduced by Arthur Figgis in the sketch. The sole surviving relative of Johann Gambolputty, Karl Gambolputty, recounts their encounter with the composer, but unfortunately, Karl passes away before completing the full name "
