Topic: cultural reference for those who enjoy such fluffery: Grand-Guinol

Sheila LaBoof started this discussion 7 years ago #82,083

from webster merriam
Definition of Grand Guignol
: dramatic entertainment featuring the gruesome or horrible

First Known Use of Grand Guignol
1905, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Grand Guignol
Le Grand Guignol, small theater in Montmartre, Paris, that specialized in such performances

When I'm in the mood for something a bit awful, I might watch some Alien movie for a little Grand-Guinol. *adjusts ascot*

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Sheila LaBoof (OP) double-posted this 7 years ago, 27 minutes later[^] [v] #949,486

Captain Kate Carr joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 27 minutes later, 54 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #949,489

What's a guignol

Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 6 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #949,536

@previous (Captain Kate Carr)

Idk but sure is grand

Anonymous C double-posted this 7 years ago, 14 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #949,538

@949,489 (Captain Kate Carr)

Edit its a puppet

Minichan