Dead Parrot sketch that he had been swindled by the seller. Dead Parrot sketch The "Dead Parrot Sketch", alternatively and originally known as the "Pet Shop Sketch" or "Parrot Sketch", is a sketch from "Monty Python's Flying Circus". It was written by John Cleese and Graham Chapman and initially performed in the show's first series, in the eighth episode ("Full Frontal Nudity", which first aired 7 December 1969). The sketch portrays a conflict between disgruntled customer Mr Praline (played by Cleese) and a shopkeeper (Michael Palin), who argue whether or not a recently purchased "Norwegian Blue" parrot is dead. It pokes fun at
Parrot Chaak 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 Negras. The monument details a series of "star wars", or wars planned to coincide with key astronomical events, that Piedras Negras carried out against its rival Pomona. Parrot Chaak is named as an ally to K'inich Yat Ahk II, the "ajaw" of Piedras Negras at the time. Parrot Chaak is also mentioned on Throne 1