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These days, we all have moments where we seriously struggle to stay occupied, entertained, and positive. While some decide to bring a bit of normalcy back into their lives by getting at-home haircuts or recreating paintings, others get even more creative with all the extra time they have. Take, for instance, Liz Koto's family from Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, who decided to entertain both themselves and neighbors by asking them to recreate a sketch called "The Ministry of Silly Walks" from the Monty Python comedy troupe's television show.

In case you haven't seen it yet, the sketch centers around a minister with a very peculiar way of walking. The minister meets a man named Mr. Pudey at his work, The Ministry of Silly Walks, where the man asks him for a government grant to develop his own silly walk. Liz, who works for local jurisdiction, told Bored Panda that the way Monty Python pokes fun at the inefficiency of government is exactly why she loves this sketch.

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No stage fright here!

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Tami Bridges
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

holy s**t, it's a new drinking game!! lol they now have free entertainment

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When asked how did she come up with the idea to recreate the sketch Liz said: "My husband and I were on a quarantine walk with my kids biking ahead of us and it just sort of came to me". To make it come to life, the family put up a sign on the sidewalk right in front of their house, which reads as follows: "You have now entered the jurisdiction of silly walks. Commence silly walking immediately." Finer print reads: "Follow @Yorkshire_Silly_Walks for highlights. Your walk may be posted! We’re all in this together so let’s have some fun while we can! (Don’t know how to silly walk? Google Monty Python Ministry of Silly Walks for inspiration.)"

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    Mann...what a great walk like an Egyptian family. 😉

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    Sherry Reardon
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did everyone else hear the music when they saw this?

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    As it turns out, the neighbors are quite good at silly walking! "My neighbors seem to love it. Some of them walk by more than once a day and make sure to silly walk," she said. To share the amusing results, Liz created an Instagram account called Yorkshire Silly Walks. Unsurprisingly, people loved the idea and started sharing her videos across various social media platforms.

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    Despite everything that is going on right not, Liz told us that her family is doing well and she seems to be enjoying this extra free time she has right now. "My husband and I are essential workers so we are fortunate," she said. "I have more time on my hands to do stuff because we aren’t dealing with two full time employees at work all day, school, homework, extracurriculars and the general craziness of life."

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    @henandchickcakes is this it?!?!

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    Marlene Ricker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone of these videos is making me laugh!

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    Bendy band campy looking yoots.

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    HC
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    John Cleese must be SO proud!!!

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    The Minister and her apprentice.

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    Paige Garberding
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haven't seen Yelling Man yet. Maybe this neighborhood doesn't have a Yelling Man.

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    @henandchickcakes is this it?

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    @jskim313 well done my friend.

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    Moonwalk!!!

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    Be like these two! 😉

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    Sarah Campagna
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    I think I'm starting to recognize the legs on this guy

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    That’s some serious quick stepping.

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    I see you Henrik. I see you! And you’re amazing!

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    BobbyK
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    They run... they "silly walk"... they continue running.

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    Double doozy!

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    Sandy Kavanaugh
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    We have a winner! That last silly walk gets the funding!

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    A gaggle of skippy hoppy jumpers.

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    Catherine Costello
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL THIS DID MAKE ME GIGGLE I CAN REMEMBER DOING THE SILLY WALKS I WOULD SPEND WAY TOO MUCH TIME OUT ON THAT STEP WATCHING AND LAUGHING

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    This is the popcorn dance.

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    Norma
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm really digging that popcorn dance!!! Do it some more!!!

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    Double doozy!

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    Heather Keith
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    Well done, great idea to cheer up the neighbourhood. thanks for the laugh

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    Swimming in the age of COVID

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    QUICKLY! QUICKLY! So no one notices us.

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    Dutch VanZandt
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    There is NO sneaking past... the Ministry will deal with you later.

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    Be like these two! 😉

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    Dutch VanZandt
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    I was hoping to see some goosestepping and 'chicken walking' complete with wings, of course!

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    Arms pumpin.

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    Arms pumpin.

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    Shiny happy skipping with some chest pumps.

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