Scrumptious
Scruffy
In light of a recent discussion stemming from comments that I and some of you have posted, I thought we’d do a little visual comparison here of the “hero” of Robin Hood and the REAL hero. I also include early 8×10 black and white glossies of each actor taken when they were roughly the same age. And yes, Jonas is nearly a decade younger than Richard.
There’s a battle of the fake tats, too! Lots to mull over . . . fear not, Hairyphobic readers, Jonas’s chest remains covered.
the armitage effect 
RAs fake tattoos are much cooler than Jonas tats!!!
Oh my – these early pics are soooo funny!!! Thanks for making me laugh 🙂 and for your great blog!!!
I went to Google images for Jonas and found that gem with him all tatted up (I assume for a role. He also looks more muscular.
But there is no comparison to RA. And poor Jonas’s hairline was receding more in his mid-20s than Richard’s has at 40. NOW we know why he wore the Justin Beiber fringe. . 😉
No comparison!!! Poor Jonas, I feel sorry for the poor lad!
I will never understand why they cast Jonas in the first place. And I certainly don’t fathom why they cast this weedy, balding guy who isn’t exactly a great actor opposite someone like Richard. It is almost like he was doomed to fail.
Poor, Jonas. He really doesn’t stand a chance against RA at any age. Actually, I’m sure there are probably women who prefer him to Richard. I have no idea why, but I’m sure they exist. 😉
Oh, yes, there are
Armstrong’s Angels, after all, who think Jonas is gorgeous and sexy. and find Richard old and greasy.
For the life of me, I can’t understand that, but they do. He DOES have pretty green eyes. But overall he isn’t aging too well.
Old and greasy? What heresy is this!? 😉 Jonas, is a couple of years older than me and I still greatly prefer RA. I’ll give you the pretty green eyes, but I agree he isn’t aging well. Where as, Richard is aging like a fine wine. Some people just don’t have the impeccable taste we RA fans have. 🙂
I thought maybe they were referring to Guy early S3 version–he was a bit greasy then.;) And there is simply NO accounting for tastes.
Hmmm……when the hair was really greasy, I didn’t like it too much. But I just reminded myself what beauty layunderneath it!
Just loved the really long hair in series 3 – especially that first time we see it after Guy gets back from London..or wherever he visited Prince John! You know, just after he had been to the Spa…….soft, silky, sweet-smelling…oh Lordy, I will have to stop thinking about that!
My fantasy Richard has “Robin Hood” (series 1, 2 or 3) hair with either his current beautiful beard or those beautiful clean-shaven boyish cheeks.
But then again, the guy who’s the background of this blog (with his gorgeous deep pink shirt) is so just so damned hot, I could enjoy running my fingers over the short hair just as much!
You knew Guy would clean up nicely. 😉 When he returned to Nottingham, he was exquisite.
Breathtaking. *swoon*
I think he would look really handsome with the long hair and his current beard. I always liked Guy when his beard stubble got heavier. (Hey, look at all that hair on Thorin! And he’s a little hottie!)
But the short hair does make one long to run one’s fingers across the top. Hot Pink Richard (as I refer to said pic) is just yummmy.
Armstrong’s Angels can keep Jonas, they’re welcome to him! Give me Richard any old day of the week. Which is what you’re doing, Angie! You’re Armitage’s Angel! Thanks! 🙂
thank you, my dear. 😀 Actually, my name does mean “angel” or “messenger” I am bringing the news of this angelic man, RA, 😉
Going offline for a while. I really do have to take a stab at a nap. I added a couple more photos to the Jonas/Richard page. Heeheehee
Hope you’ll have a good rest, Angie!
OK, our Angel….really take a break this time, please.
Thanks for all the photos. Yep, just no comparison!
Ah, thanks. 😀
Some people have no taste!! Armstrong’s Angel!!! Well I’d stake one “Army” over a group of so called “Angels” any day!!!
Yes, I would say our little community’s Army could take on Jonas’s Angels any old time and pummel them into next year. LOL
Do you need me to say it? Richard just blows the doors off Jonas, for me anyway. Hey, that’s why I love this blog, because I get my dose of vitamin RA.
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No comparison, sorry to say! I don’t want to offend Robin’s fans ( whatever the actors name is) but they are more than welcome to him. It’s seems almost mean to set him up against RA. The battle of good vs. evil… yeah, I think the latter had a clear edge…
I am no big fan of Jonas Armstrong, but I do feel he was almost doomed to being eclipsed when Richard was hired to play the baddie.
True, but who isn’t? I remember a Robin Hood series from the 80s, where Robin had a dark mullet haircut, but boy, was he hot at that time. Sorry to say, but no heat here 😦
I think an actor like Joe Kennedy who played Carter in a couple of eps of S2 would have made a better choice. He is blonde, so there would be a physical contrast between Robin and Guy, and he is also quite handsome and has charisma and acting talent. With someone like that, at least you would have better understood Marian being torn between her attraction to both men. As it is, it just looked like she had really lousy taste. (Oh, he was also Lucy’s boyfriend at one time so the tingle factor was present).
Yes, I agree, Carter was HOT! 🙂 He would have made a much better Robin!
I guess Lucy thought Carter was hot, too, as she used to date the actor. 😉
So there’re now 2 blonde guys I like: Carter and Eric the viking vampire! 🙂
Two good choices. 😉