the word villain translates to common villager and comes from the Medieval belief, held by the aristocracy, (and let’s be real those motherf—ers hold everything) that the less wealthy among them were persons “of uncouth mind and manners.” Class struggles man, then, now and always.
Over time, the definition grew, uncouth became criminal behaviors and villain become synonymous with bad guys, low lives, fiends and foes.
The advent of modern cinema has given rise to some of the most memorable villains in the cultural collective, heroes are nothing without them and plots are hungry for them; from subtle psychos to super hero foils, mouth breathing maniacs to men who can’t eclipse their smothering mothers, cannibal head cases to corrupt kings, it takes all kinds folks.
If you’re feeling grim, take a moment to read our list of the most dangerous zodiac signs and the signs most likely to commit murder.
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