Everything Is Pointless: Monty Python's 'The Galaxy Song'

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Monday, February 12, 2007

Monty Python's 'The Galaxy Song'

This clip is from the Monty Python film, 'The Meaning of Life' and combined with the song from the end of 'Life of Brian' ('Always Look on the Bright Side of Life') they make the perfect summary of what I say on this blog: you're insignificant, you're going to die, be happy.