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Argument Clinic

TheFullMontyPython · 1.7M views · 2007-12-04 · 6:22

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Overview

The classic Monty Python sketch in which a man visits an Argument Clinic to buy an argument. It is a wordplay-heavy bit about contradiction versus real argument.

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Invoked as a joke whenever online discussions devolve into pointless contradiction or arguing for its own sake.

Discussed on HN; no positive recommendation is recorded in this export · HN mentions 2023–2025

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jodrellblank · 2025-08 · Joke / meme

John Cleese: "Look, if I argue with you, I must take up the contrary position" Michael Palin: "That isn't just saying 'no it isn't'" Cleese: "Yes it is" Palin: "No it isn't!" Palin: "..." ( [VIDEO] - Monty Python's Argument Clinic )

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belter · 2025-04 · Joke / meme

> Interns have shut down AWS before Please provide a reference for this outrageous claim. Unless you are just looking for an argument? I am ok with it, but it will cost you: [VIDEO]

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CoastalCoder · 2024-03 · Joke / meme

This reminds me of the "Abuse" room from Monty Python's Argument Clinic [0]. Shirley I'm not the only one. [0] [VIDEO]

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