Comedy legend John Cleese has ‘confessed’ to a crime most foul – the ‘murder’ of comedy in the 1980s. That’s right, folks, the Monty Python star has come clean about his dastardly deed: killing it in the comedy scene.
“I’ve been carrying this around for decades,” Cleese said in a recent interview, wearing a solemn expression that quickly gave way to a mischievous grin. “In the 80s, I absolutely murdered comedy. I slayed audiences left and right, left no gag unturned, and buried the competition. It was a massacre of laughter.”
The confession, which came during a retrospective interview about his career, left the interviewer momentarily speechless – a rare state for anyone familiar with Cleese’s antics. Fans responded quickly with a mix of faux shock and genuine amusement.
“I always knew he was a killer comedian, but this is next level,” tweeted one fan, followed by three crying-laughing emojis.
Cleese, renowned for his deadpan humor and absurd wit, reminisced about his heyday when his sketches and performances left audiences in stitches. “It was a time of comedic ruthlessness,” Cleese added. “If a joke was there, I took the shot. No mercy.”
The police, when asked for a comment, responded with equal humor: “We’ve been aware of Mr. Cleese’s ‘crimes’ for years. In fact, we’re still dealing with the aftermath of people splitting their sides from laughter. It’s an ongoing investigation.”
Cleese also admitted to several other ‘crimes,’ including grand theft of the spotlight and hijacking people’s senses of humor. “Guilty as charged,” he declared with a theatrical bow. “I’d say I’m sorry, but I’m really not.”
Cleese offered a final thought as the interview wrapped up: “If making people laugh is a crime, I’ll do my time proudly. Just make sure my cell has a comfy chair and a tea kettle.”
