Robin Hood (movie)

Weiss Pinguin · 12-20-09, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Say what?

Please enlighten us, O Tongue-speaking Xabbarus

XabbaRus · 12-20-09, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Weiss Pinguin

Please enlighten us, O Tongue-speaking Xabbarus

I meant was he a real historical character or not? Did he exist or is he an amalgam of several guys from that time in history.

Now as for the wearing tights things and his sexuality. Well that is a different story.

Robin Hood, Robin Hood and his merry men,
Used to lure their enemies back into their den,
Knock them out and tie them up for a bit of fun
Then take away their trousers and take them up the bum.

Jimbuna · 12-20-09, 11:58 AM

That trailer reminded me a little of the last King Arthur film...looking forward to it.

Sailor Steve · 12-20-09, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by XabbaRus

I meant was he a real historical character or not? Did he exist or is he an amalgam of several guys from that time in history.

Part of the problem is that while the earliest mention of Robin Hood (Piers Plowman, 1377) could place him as early as King Richard's reign, the earliest story which actally mentions a king (A Lyttel Gest of Robyn Hode, 1510) makes it "Our good King Edward", meaning most likely Edward II (1284-1327), who wasn't even born until almost 100 years after Richard Lionheart died.

Little John is the only companion of Robin who is mentioned in any of the original ballads. Tuck, Marian, Will Scarlett - they all came along much later.

Many of the stories of Robin Hood's deeds are also told of other outlaws, men whose existence is verified in royal documents. No person by the name of 'Robin Hood' is ever mentioned in any official source.

I recently reread an old favorite covering the subject in detail, but as I borrowed it from a friend I can't remember the exact title or the author. I spent some time going back over the 'What Are You Reading Right Now' thread, but of all the many books I've read in the last four years, I forgot to mention that one.

But here is a good website:
http://www.robinhood.ltd.uk/

Castout · 12-21-09, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Hm...?

In German it's Robin Hood for sure.

Hmm yea... it was a bad joke

Dowly · 12-21-09, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Castout

Hmm yea... it was a bad joke

I think we can all agree with that.

Skybird · 12-21-09, 06:13 AM

Hm, it seems I'm missing something here.

Sailor Steve · 12-21-09, 01:32 PM

But it's one of man's basic rights to make bad jokes. Just read Voltaire.

Sorry Sky, it's one of those language-specific weirdnesses. It's all about how it sounds to someone who doesn't speak the language.

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