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{{quote|'''Giacomo:''' "King of Jesters..." [[Catchphrase Interruptus|(gets hit on the head, falls unconscious)]]<br /> |
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'''Maid Jean:''' "And jester to the king!" }} |
'''Maid Jean:''' "And jester to the king!" }} |
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* [[Hollywood History]]: But of the [[Artistic License]] kind. Of course there has never been any Roderick on the throne of England, legitimately or illegitimately, and that any resemblance in this film to the real [[The High Middle Ages|Middle Ages]] is a coincidence not intended. |
* [[Hollywood History]]: But of the [[Artistic License]] kind. Of course there has never been any Roderick on the throne of England, legitimately or illegitimately, and that any resemblance in this film to the real [[The High Middle Ages|Middle Ages]] is a coincidence not intended. |
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** [[Lampshaded]] in the opening song: |
** [[Lampshaded]] in the opening song: |
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{{quote|''We did research -- |
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[[Blatant Lies|Authenticity was a must]].<br /> |
[[Blatant Lies|Authenticity was a must]].<br /> |
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[[Antiquated Linguistics|Zooks!]] Did we search --<br /> |
[[Antiquated Linguistics|Zooks!]] Did we search --<br /> |
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* [[Princesses Prefer Pink]]: Griselda wears at least one pink outfit. |
* [[Princesses Prefer Pink]]: Griselda wears at least one pink outfit. |
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* [[Poisoned Chalice Switcheroo]]: One of the most famous plays on it, even if it's trying to remember which cup instead of trying to switch them. |
* [[Poisoned Chalice Switcheroo]]: One of the most famous plays on it, even if it's trying to remember which cup instead of trying to switch them. |
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{{quote|The pellet with the poison is in the vessel with the pestle, the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true!}} |
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* [[Punch-Punch-Punch Uh-Oh]]: Not quite, but similar as Hawkins slaps Griswold in the face with a gauntlet repeatedly and Griswold doesn't even seem to notice that it's happening, but when Griswold slaps Hawkins in the face it nearly knocks him over. |
* [[Punch-Punch-Punch Uh-Oh]]: Not quite, but similar as Hawkins slaps Griswold in the face with a gauntlet repeatedly and Griswold doesn't even seem to notice that it's happening, but when Griswold slaps Hawkins in the face it nearly knocks him over. |
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* [[Recitation Handclasp]]: One of several postures taken (he can't seem to stand still) while Danny Kaye is singing. |
* [[Recitation Handclasp]]: One of several postures taken (he can't seem to stand still) while Danny Kaye is singing. |
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* [[Totem Pole Trench]]: Well actually cloak. |
* [[Totem Pole Trench]]: Well actually cloak. |
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* [[Translation: "Yes"]]: Jean pretends to be deaf and mute, Hawkins pretends to be her grandfather. When asked by a soldier if she has seen a group in the forest, she speaks at length in sign language. Hawkins translates this as "No." |
* [[Translation: "Yes"]]: Jean pretends to be deaf and mute, Hawkins pretends to be her grandfather. When asked by a soldier if she has seen a group in the forest, she speaks at length in sign language. Hawkins translates this as "No." |
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{{quote|'''Soldier''': What took her so long?! |
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'''Kaye''': Stutters. }} |
'''Kaye''': Stutters. }} |
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* [[Wicked Witch]]: Well..."''amoral'' witch" describes Griselda. |
* [[Wicked Witch]]: Well..."''amoral'' witch" describes Griselda. |