Blogging A to Z: K is for Kings and Kinkiness

Kings and kinkiness are subjects I know a lot about.

Now before you jump to conclusions, the reason I know about these subjects is because I’ve studied history. And, as anyone who’s studied history knows, kings have a habit of being kinky and have been dropping their pants at will since the dawn of civilization.

The most notable of the kinky kings was, of course, King Henry VIII. Now I need to explain that the “VIII” is not just because Henry was the eighth Henry to sit on the English throne but because he was affectionately known amongst the royal circles as “Eight-Times-A-Night-Henry.”

That’s right. Eight times a night. And that’s after a ten course meal and a flagon of wine.

Anyhow, there have been many theories about the cause of Henry’s death including syphilis, Type 2 diabetes and Mcleod syndrome. But the truth is – he died from exhaustion.

That’s what happens when you have too many mistresses, six wives and you have to pull your tights up and down all day and night.

I get exhausted just pulling on my pop socks. I think I went wrong somewhere.

Henry always stood with his legs apart for a reason.

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Nicky says:

14 April 2015 at 12:27 AM

My good god! He certainly was the king of excess, huh?

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Wendy says:

14 April 2015 at 8:57 AM

You might not be emulating his lifestyle but hopefully you'll outlast his lifespan 😉

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Jane Turley says:

14 April 2015 at 9:45 AM

Yes, he was, Nicky. He could consume more chicken drumsticks and women in a day than any other King of England:D

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Jane Turley says:

14 April 2015 at 9:46 AM

I think it would be fun to emulate his lifestyle, Wendy! Unfortunately, I am still on marriage no 1. My time is running out to surpass Henry. Blast.

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Jeremy [Retro] says:

14 April 2015 at 2:03 PM

Well there you go… pun. Did he maybe have a stand in or stunt double?

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Paula says:

14 April 2015 at 7:46 PM

I have never studied history or kings. If it was written this way I find it more fascinating and actually read about kings and their kinkiness. Very funny!

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