Dead Parrot sketch about the dead Norwegian Blue parrot (parrots are not endemic to Norway) just as the shopkeeper (Palin) is preparing to close the establishment for lunch. Despite being told that the bird is deceased and that it had been nailed to its perch, the proprietor insists that it is "pining for the fjords" or simply "stunned". As the exasperated Praline attempts to wake up the parrot, the shopkeeper tries to make the bird move by hitting the cage, and Praline erupts into a rage after banging "Polly Parrot" on the counter. After listing several euphemisms for death ("is no more", "has
Parrot Chaak at Piedras Negras, and is shown as a small child on Panel 3. Due to Parrot Chaak's name appearing on Throne 1's back—being "a literal supporter of the king"—Mayanist Stephen D. Houston supposed that it was possible that the artifact was commissioned by Parrot Chaak and given to K'inich Yat Ahk II as a gift. Parrot Chaak Parrot Chaak was a ruler of La Mar, an ancient Maya settlement in the Mexican state of Chiapas. Parrot Chaak ascended to the throne of La Mar in 725 AD. An important mention of Parrot Chaak is found on Stela 12 at Piedras