‘Ministry of Silly Walks’ raises spirits

Humour provides a form of relief in the most uncertain times. Around the world, people are doing what they can to keep themselves busy, stimulated and entertained while under lockdown.

A family from Yorkshire in northern England sought out entertainment from people passing by their house. Having taken inspiration from Monty Python’s sketch titled Ministry of Silly Walks, the Koto family set up a sign hoping to have some fun with their neighbours.

The sign, situated in front of their home, reads ‘You have now entered the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Silly Walks, commence silly walking immediately.’

 

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The Ministry would like citizens throughout the world to open branch offices in their neighborhood. We are providing starter kits complete with an electronic file. And well, that’s all because The Department of Defense received more funding than The Ministry last year.

A post shared by Yorkshire Silly Walks (@yorkshire.silly.walks) on Apr 26, 2020 at 8:01am PDT

With a camera pointed to the road, the family have been able to capture all the silly walking shenanigans going on outside. The videos has been posted to an Instagram account called yorkshire.silly.walks.

So far over 41K people follow the account in anticipation of the next hilarious video. The sense of humour of this neighbourhood is palpable, each taking the initiative to put on as funny a show as possible.

Take a look at some of the videos below:

 

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The Ministry has contemplated this caption for far too long. We look to our beloved followers for suggestions.

A post shared by Yorkshire Silly Walks (@yorkshire.silly.walks) on Apr 28, 2020 at 8:01pm PDT

 

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The Ministry has confirmed that levitation is conceivable. Wingardium Leviosa!

A post shared by Yorkshire Silly Walks (@yorkshire.silly.walks) on Apr 28, 2020 at 7:26pm PDT

 

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Dear followers, the camera has picked up someone’s invisibility cloak billowing in the breeze followed slowly behind by a bucking bronco. Insert clip clop coconut horse noises here.

A post shared by Yorkshire Silly Walks (@yorkshire.silly.walks) on Apr 26, 2020 at 8:20pm PDT

 

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🎵 🎵 IT’S FUN TO STAY AT THE…. 🎵 🎵 @jskim313

A post shared by Yorkshire Silly Walks (@yorkshire.silly.walks) on Apr 26, 2020 at 7:55pm PDT

 

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The Ministry has determined this is a representation of the classic silly walk a la @johncleeseofficial

A post shared by Yorkshire Silly Walks (@yorkshire.silly.walks) on Apr 28, 2020 at 7:38pm PDT

 

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A few skips…a prance…then a leap to show her appreciation for such a bright spring morning.

A post shared by Yorkshire Silly Walks (@yorkshire.silly.walks) on Apr 27, 2020 at 7:25pm PDT

 

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A parade! Everyone loves a parade! Who cares if it’s only comprised of three people. @cesmich98

A post shared by Yorkshire Silly Walks (@yorkshire.silly.walks) on Apr 25, 2020 at 8:09pm PDT

Image: Screenshot from Instagram/ yorkshire.silly.walks

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