An AP news story tells us that “the FBI and Homeland Security Department say there is no information indicating plans for more shooting sprees at movie theaters around the country.” When I read this, I immediately recalled the “Monty Python” sketch, in which a TV newscaster does a segment titled “News for Parrots.” His report informs us that “No parrots were involved in an accident on the M-1 today, when a lorry carrying high-octane fuel was in collision with a bollard. That’s a BOLLARD and NOT a PARROT. A spokesman for parrots said he was glad no parrots were involved.”

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