Extra Reading Diary: Robin Hood

I'm not quite sure I missed the fact that there's a Robin Hood unit, so I decided to do it for my extra reading diary.  Also, do you know our lord and savior Mel Brooks?  He's the one who brought us all this gem from "Robin Hood: Men in Tights."

Robin Hood and Little John

L. Rhead's tale of how Robin Hood and Little John meet matches up with Mel Brooks's version. Robin is walking along with some friends when he a big guy blocking the way across a bridge, that guy doesn't let him pass - they fight with a pair of staffs, Robin wins, Little John joins him, and they become great friends.

Of course, Brooks's version is filled with more hilarity.

I feel like this story could alternately be titled "How Robin Met His New Boyfriend After A They Beat Each Other Up."


Robin Hood and the Ranger

Robin falls in love (not that kind of love, I know, but really this is too much fun) with another man he's fought with.  I'm sensing a dangerous pattern here.  Alternate title: "Robin Hood Attracted To Men Who Wanted To Kill Him."


Robin Hood's Delight

I loved the ending of this story - the six of them fight for several hours before they all go on a three day bender.  Which is exactly what I do after I've gotten into a fight.  Also, can we just talk about how easy Robin is for good fighters?  Bless his heart.

Will Scarlet is featured in Men In Tights as a knife-wielding BAMF from Georgia whose full name is Will Scarlet O'Hara.