Is it ritualistic and has its origins in something sinister?
2007-01-17 11:24:31 · 9 answers · asked by Thom Jo D 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It is based on the history of male power over women, the baby getting in the way and the mother in law .( dog or another animal)
Will be with us all through time can be funny , and generally make us laugh. All dependant on where you stand in the food chain.
2007-01-17 11:33:28 · answer #1 · answered by tink 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Punch and Judy show can trace its roots to the 16th century to the Italian commedia dell'arte. The figure of Punch derives from the stock character of Pulcinella, which was Anglicized to Punchinello. He is a manifestation of the Lord of Misrule and Trickster figures of deep-rooted mythologies. Punch's wife was originally "Joan".
2007-01-18 16:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by agneisq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find it very abusive towards women. It comes across as a very bad domestic violent situation. Punch is always beating on Judy.
2007-01-18 00:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by Pantherempress 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are a metaphor for man ruling woman and how men dominate us until woman rebelled and punched you back
as judy did to punch with the rolling pin
women liberated themselves through judy
2007-01-18 08:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by Irish Lassey Sammi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Punch is a bully. A wife beater. Definately sinister, he even beats his baby, he needs an ABSO!!! xxx
2007-01-18 18:40:55 · answer #5 · answered by Joanne W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very sinister, its the worlds oldest wife beating story.
2007-01-18 09:14:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard it's about a Italian called punchanela or something similar
he went mad and killed his family and a couple of neighbours
2007-01-18 10:43:47 · answer #7 · answered by Peter T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amusing our children at the seaside.
2007-01-20 13:16:21 · answer #8 · answered by Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.punchandjudy.com/
2007-01-17 19:34:40 · answer #9 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋