[SamuraiScot]

So many heros on TV for the baby boomers were running around in tights

As far as Robin Hood goes, it's not really that surprising. It's a history thing: People used to wear them quite a bit, before central heating.

[Grizzled Bear]

As far as Robin Hood goes, it’s not really that surprising. It’s a history thing: People used to wear them quite a bit, before central heating.

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I thought they were more likely to wear leggings or “trews.”

Weren’t tights more often worn at “Court?”