according to Monty Python

Oh yes, a classic indeed, paul.

Has to be said that some Monty P hasn't weathered quite so well, though - heard the sketch about Australian wines?
Stuff along the lines of:
"Chateau Bleu Woggawogga - has a bouquet like an Aborigine's armpit...
This isn't a wine for drinking, this is a wine for laying down and avoiding...
Another fine fighting wine..."

Very funny, but singularly inapt these days !