Historical Villain Whitewashing Game
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PerciFlage
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Re: Historical Villain Whitewashing Game
Leopold II. The missionary would be Henry Morton Stanley, the wilderness would be the Congo, the novel would be Heart of Darkness and the movie would be Apocalypse Now. Not sure what the reference to human rights is, but as a guess the term was probably coined as part of a backlash against the abuses old Leo dished out to the local populations.
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Re: Historical Villain Whitewashing Game
I practically jumped when I saw that you knew the answer!!!PerciFlage wrote:Leopold II. The missionary would be Henry Morton Stanley, the wilderness would be the Congo, the novel would be Heart of Darkness and the movie would be Apocalypse Now. Not sure what the reference to human rights is, but as a guess the term was probably coined as part of a backlash against the abuses old Leo dished out to the local populations.
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It was the novel inspiring a movie clue that did it - once I realised it was HoD/AN the rest fell into place fairly easily. Anyways, here's my villain:
This gem of a guy dabbled in a range of enterprises, including theatre, competitive sport and political lobbying.
Born a twin, no one would accuse this fine fellow of being a gold digger - in fact he made a habit of helping disadvantaged young girls travel away from home in order to find gainful employment.
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Re: Historical Villain Whitewashing Game
Anyone going to hazard a guess?
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Sounds like some guy who steals young girls away, and forces them into prostitution.PerciFlage wrote:Anyone going to hazard a guess?
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Re: Historical Villain Whitewashing Game
Warmer...
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Re: Historical Villain Whitewashing Game
Marquis de Sade?
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Why should I fret?
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Who ain't through with me yet" - 2nd Chapter of Acts
So I'll stand // With arms high and heart abandoned
In awe of the One Who gave it all - The Stand, Hillsong United
"To a world that was lost, He gave all He could give.
To show us the reason to live."
"We Are the Reason" by David Meece
"So why should I worry?
Why should I fret?
'Cause I've got a Mansion Builder
Who ain't through with me yet" - 2nd Chapter of Acts
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Re: Historical Villain Whitewashing Game
'Fraid not.
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Re: Historical Villain Whitewashing Game
Another clue (about the same villain):
For twenty five years this chap made a living out of old dead wood, with his business going up in smoke twice during that time.
He was famously portrayed on screen (though his nation of birth was changed) by an actor otherwise best known for his turn as a loveable but shrewd antiques expert.