Where did the term "hoodwinked" come from?

Answer 1

Hoodwinked came from the 16th century when "wink" meant simply to close ones eyes. Many people wore hoods, and so when thieves robbed them, the thieves would have the victims close their eyes and pull their hoods down.

Answer 2

Hoodwinked is an American computer-animated family comedy produced by Blue Yonder Films with Kanbar Entertainment. It was released by The Weinstein Company in selected markets on December 16, 2005, before expanding nation-wide on January 13, 2006. It was written and directed by Cory Edwards, Todd Edwards, and Tony Leech, and stars the voices of Anne Hathaway, Glenn Close, James Belushi, Patrick Warburton, Andy Dick, David Ogden Stiers, Xzibit, Anthony Anderson, Chazz Palminteri, and Benjy Gaither.

Based on the Little Red Riding Hood folktale, structurally, it borrows from the films Rashomon and The Usual Suspects, as well as frequently intertwining various plots, a method popularized by Quentin Tarantino's cult film Pulp Fiction. The film's setting uses the same type of anachronistic and satirical mixing of modern and fantasy culture as the Shrek films. It is 81 minutes long and is rated PG for mild action and thematic elements. A twenty-two minute behind the scenes video podcast is available for free in iTunes.

Answer 3

I was told that a Masonic a ritual that deceived newcomers using a hood over the head was the origin of hoodwink.

Answer 4

The term was also used to describe the practice of hooding hawks and falcons when they were carried

Answer 5

from pulling the wool over your eyes -

would be from your hood - on your cloak -

you would be hood winked