Strictly speaking, he’s a legend. That is, there was at least one real person who’s actions ended up being credited to Robin Hood, but there’s a lot of made-up stuff that’s been added over the centuries to make the story sound even better. It’s the same as with Hercules; there were several Greeks of that name who’s stories have been conflated along with various magical embellishments.
Actually he did give to the poor. He gave it to them for beer and food and he gave some to women for .. uh.. entertainment. There were many bandits who were popular with the common people because they would steal from the rich (who else has anything worth stealing) and then would spend it among the poor at often inflated prices. These are the stories many of the Robin Hood legends come from.
Avatar_Ang about 7 years ago
I KNEW it!
William Pursell about 7 years ago
Well sure and just DON’T try robin’ the wee witch Robin, or she’ll see to it your robin’ days are over.
TossedSaladCartoon about 7 years ago
Seems legit.
William Bednar Premium Member about 7 years ago
Ah, Robin Hood thy name is verily Trump!
GROG Premium Member about 7 years ago
He gives it to the tax man.
the humorist formerly known as Hotshot1984 Premium Member about 7 years ago
maybe he should rob weight loss supplements, I have never seen Robin Hood overweight like this
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 7 years ago
The Baron of Loxley must be immortal for him to still be around.
JoePhan about 7 years ago
Strictly speaking, he’s a legend. That is, there was at least one real person who’s actions ended up being credited to Robin Hood, but there’s a lot of made-up stuff that’s been added over the centuries to make the story sound even better. It’s the same as with Hercules; there were several Greeks of that name who’s stories have been conflated along with various magical embellishments.
Sisyphos about 7 years ago
Ah, Robin, we hardly knew ye!
Who would have thought that about you back in the more naive Good Old Days?
DM2860 about 7 years ago
Actually he did give to the poor. He gave it to them for beer and food and he gave some to women for .. uh.. entertainment. There were many bandits who were popular with the common people because they would steal from the rich (who else has anything worth stealing) and then would spend it among the poor at often inflated prices. These are the stories many of the Robin Hood legends come from.