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An occasional sight-gag in these pages, referencing George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Clarence who, having been convicted of treason against his brother,<ref>Or possible treason against the fashionable hairdo.</ref> Edward IV, was executed, allegedly by being drowned in a [[butt of Malmsey]] wine, though by the bard’s telling of it, this was all at the hands of Richard III. | |||
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*[[Floating leg]] and the comedic opportunities relating thereto | *[[Floating leg]] and the comedic opportunities relating thereto | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:41, 18 September 2019
An occasional sight-gag in these pages, referencing George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Clarence who, having been convicted of treason against his brother,[1] Edward IV, was executed, allegedly by being drowned in a butt of Malmsey wine, though by the bard’s telling of it, this was all at the hands of Richard III.
It would make a great play.
All right; now back to work.
See also
- Floating leg and the comedic opportunities relating thereto
References
- ↑ Or possible treason against the fashionable hairdo.