Results: The Hooded Man
Robin Hood is an English folk hero, tales of him go back to 14th century. Like King Arthur, little evidence a real person, but may have been inspired by various men.
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The name - Robin has no formal last name, though some versions call him Robin of Locksley. There are records of an outlaw "Robert Hod". The series "Robin of Sherwood" goes with the notion he simply wore a hood to conceal identity. Have you ever heard "hood" or "hoodlum" used for a thief or bandit?
Yes
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635 votes
No
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409 votes
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The Merry Men - a group of fellow outlaws who follow Robin against the Sheriff of Nottingham. Little John the first who gets into a staff battle with Robin. In this classic toon, it is Friar Tuck. Do you think a simple staff could be a formidable weapon?
Yes
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547 votes
No
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204 votes
Undecided
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293 votes
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Maid / Lady Marion - a noble woman who has evolved over the years from demure damsel in distress. More recent versions she's quite resourceful, sometimes a spy. Speaking of, do you feel you could pass as a spy nobody suspects?
Yes
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274 votes
No
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462 votes
Undecided
30%
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308 votes
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