I Like Chinese
Monty Python
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The world today is absolutely crackers. With nuclear bombs to blow us all sky high. There's fools and idiots sitting on the trigger. It's depressing, and it's senseless, and that's why... I like chinese, I like chinese, They only come up to you knees, Yet they're always friendly and they're ready to to please. I like chinese, I like chinese, There's nine hundred million of them in the world today, You'd better learn to like them, that's what I say. I like chinese, I like chinese, They come from a long way overseas, But they're cute, and they're cuddly, and they're ready to please. I like chinese food, The waiters never are rude, Think the many things they've done to impress, There's maoism, taoism, I Ching and chess. I like chinese, I like chinese, I like their tiny little trees, Their zen, their ping-pong, their ying and yang-eze. I like chinese thought, The wisdom that Confusious taught, If Darwin is anything to shout about, The chinese will survive us all without any doubt. So, I like chinese, I like chinese, They only come up to you knees, Yet they're wise, and they're witty, and they're ready to please Wo, I chumba run, Wo, I chumba run, Wo, I chumba run, Ne hamma, Ne hamma, Ne hamma chi chen. I like chinese, I like chinese, They're food is guaranteed to please, A fourteen, a seven, a nine and lychees I like chinese, I like chinese, I like their tiny little trees, Their zen, their ping-pong, their yin and yang-eze I like chinese, I like chinese
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Written by: Eric Idle
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12 facts about this song
Musical Genre"I Like Chinese" is a comedic song, which is a classic style found throughout Monty Python's discography.
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Album AppearanceThe song appears on Monty Python's 1980 album "Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album."
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SongwriterEric Idle, a member of Monty Python, wrote the song.
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Lyrics' ThemeThe lyrics humorously discuss British perceptions and stereotypes about Chinese culture, history, and people.
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PerformanceIt's regularly performed live by Eric Idle, during his one-man shows and the Monty Python's Live reunion shows.
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Music VideoA music video for the song shows Eric Idle and four women performing a choreographed routine in a Chinese setting.
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LanguagesThe song includes a spoken bridge in Chinese.
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Animal MentionIn the song, Eric Idle humorously mentions that pandas and cats are the only animals they ever eat.
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ControversyDespite the song's humor, it has been criticized for perpetuating stereotypes about Chinese people and culture.
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PopularityDespite the controversy, the song enjoyed significant popularity and it continues to be a fan favorite among Monty Python's discography.
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Television AiringThe song was first broadcast on the television show ‘Ripping Yarns’ in the 1970s.
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Cultural ImpactThe song can be seen as a satirical commentary on the preoccupation and fascination of Western world with Chinese culture during the times.
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