John Timothy Rothwell, known to his friends as King Arthur, who in turn are known to him as the Loyal Arthurian Warband, believes he is the reincarnation of the legendary King Arthur of Britain. He’s not alone in elevating himself to the throne, however, as everyone’s favourite discredited spook David Shayler also lays claim to the name and title. I’m sure there must be others. I wouldn’t be surprised if there were enough King Arthurs to fill an entire round table of their own. Perhaps it’s a natural part of the midlife crisis - ditch your wife, grow your hair long, grow a beard, start dating younger women, buy a motorcycle, get religion, grab a sword and announce to the nation that you are King Arthur.
Shayler says that he can change the weather as well, not an unusual claim among people who claim to be pagan or who call themselves witches but I think that those who make it should be aware of the company which they keep. I wouldn’t be surprised if Shayler recants in the next year or so, announces himself as the reincarnation of Obi-Wan Kenobi and starts trading as a reiki master with the ability to heal a myriad of illnesses which medicine cannot touch - only less absurd than being the reincarnation of King Arthur on account of the hordes of unscrupulous con artists who claim to be so miraculously gifted.
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king arthur is a weird one - possibly stating the obvious - i havent followed his exploits that much though from what i have seen and read of his earlier days he was making some good point about access to places like stonehenge, road building etc. he took up the mantle of King Arthur and used it for what i think were, at the time, worthwhile and honorable causes.
however, of late he has become a parody of himself. i have seen him on a number of occasions and on both he was shitfaced. he has developed a reputation of being a shocking drunk and a total mess.
there is or was a good video of him on youtube a few months ago at avebury having a go at the pagans gathered about going to their local sites at solstices etc, making used of the sacred places down the road to them rather than traipsing all the way to wiltshire. a fair point and i think something he deserves praise for.
but anyway, he is more like a drunken uncle at a family wedding nowadays. almost an embarassment though generally people dont take much notice.
I laughed my tits off at this. Thanks!
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Bo. I enjoyed writing both entries. The Devil’s Gallop, made maddeningly funny by the excellent Mitchell and Webb, will now ring in my ears whenever I read of "King Arthur".
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