Ok we have discussed Robin Hood, but do you guys think of Zorro.
Fiction, unlike (the basis for) Robin Hood. Even the original books are incredibly inconsistent as to his character.
Quote from: MrBogosity on December 17, 2013, 09:16:04 AM
Fiction, unlike (the basis for) Robin Hood. Even the original books are incredibly inconsistent as to his character.
It certainly looks like Zorro was copied directly off of Robin Hood, specifically the version that first showed up in Ivanhoe (dispossessed nobleman taking vengeance against the usurper who took his family's lands and money).
Quote from: evensgrey on December 17, 2013, 10:48:02 AM
It certainly looks like Zorro was copied directly off of Robin Hood, specifically the version that first showed up in Ivanhoe (dispossessed nobleman taking vengeance against the usurper who took his family's lands and money).
only he's a hell of a lot...weirder:
I mean, who wastes time putting Z's on everything? :P
He always seemed to me more like the Scarlet Pimpernel than Robin Hood.
Quote from: MrBogosity on December 18, 2013, 06:40:54 AM
He always seemed to me more like the Scarlet Pimpernel than Robin Hood.
Seconded. Reminds me of that Daffy Duck sketch with him as the Scarlet Pumpernickel.
Quote from: T dog on December 18, 2013, 07:11:19 AM
Seconded. Reminds me of that Daffy Duck sketch with him as the Scarlet Pumpernickel.
Or the one where he tried to be Robin Hood. "Yoiks and away!" [crash] "Yoiks and away." [crash] "Yoiks and away..." [crash]...
Do these arguments apply to Batman too since Zorro is the influence for him?
Quote from: R.E.H.W.R. on December 18, 2013, 04:19:06 PM
Do these arguments apply to Batman too since Zorro is the influence for him?
I thought Jesus was the influence for Batman. ;D
Quote from: dallen68 on December 18, 2013, 04:22:22 PM
I thought Jesus was the influence for Batman. ;D
Jesus is the influence for everything. Even similar myths that predate him.
Quote from: MrBogosity on December 18, 2013, 04:47:49 PM
Jesus is the influence for everything. Even similar myths that predate him.
Like Mithras of Persia and Apollonius of Rome
Quote from: dallen68 on December 18, 2013, 04:22:22 PM
I thought Jesus was the influence for Batman. ;D
Blasphemy. Batman is obviously the inspiration for jesus
What exactly are we supposed to be discussing about Zorro?
Quote from: tnu on December 19, 2013, 12:04:36 AM
What exactly are we supposed to be discussing about Zorro?
How does he compare with Robin Hood. etc etc.
Quote from: MrBogosity on December 18, 2013, 09:03:30 AM
Or the one where he tried to be Robin Hood. "Yoiks and away!" [crash] "Yoiks and away." [crash] "Yoiks and away..." [crash]...
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LMAO!!!
Quote from: Skm1091 on December 19, 2013, 12:26:04 AM
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LMAO!!!
Quintessential example of cartoon physics: what was the rope tied to?