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alex51324 in downton_abbey

Thomas Barrow Loves Unicorns

Nov 03, 2012 23:51

This is all over Tumblr, but it doesn't appear to have been shared here yet: Clip from the Rob James-Collier and Allen Leech Apple Store appearance. In it, the two actors discuss under-appreciated aspects of their characters: Branson's passion for Irish politics, and Thomas's passion for unicorns.

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actor: allen leech, actor: rob james-collier

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tillytillytilly November 4 2012, 13:38:49 UTC

Thank you so much for pointing this out. I must admit I am a bit sceptical. I love Thomas and Rob James-Collier, but I do not trust either of them, so I think we may need to apply more than a pinch of salt to tales of Thomas's love for unicorns. That said, it is really interesting to think about the symbolism of unicorns in relation to Thomas's life.

alex51324 November 4 2012, 19:26:23 UTC

I don't know, he seemed pretty sincere to me.... :)

It occurs to me that if, as Rob says, they filmed a scene where Thomas met a unicorn in a magical forest, according to standard unicorn mythology, he must be a virgin. I wonder what he and the Duke did--played tiddlywinks?

stillarium November 5 2012, 00:57:50 UTC

I never can tell if he's trolling or not but the things he says sound so ridiculous that they can't be true... or can they?!
I didn't know that the standard mythology said something like that. Virgin!Thomas? Now THAT would be an interesting take of things! :V (But really, it would make him even more sympathetic because his love for the guys so far would be so platonic and daw :P

alex51324 November 5 2012, 02:28:38 UTC

I can't quite tell if you're being serious or not either, but taking tongue out of cheek, yes, I'm fairly sure RJC was joking about Thomas's passion for unicorns.

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stephantom November 4 2012, 15:23:31 UTC

Amazing.

cozy_cupcake November 4 2012, 18:44:44 UTC

Love it.

amanda_violet November 4 2012, 20:46:25 UTC

Every single clip with these two: bromance. Bromance everywhere. I love it.

stillarium November 5 2012, 00:55:22 UTC

I was sooo hoping that there would be cliips of that appearance because when it's the two of them together it must be hilarious. :P I love this, even though I never can tell if he's trolling or not. It's like with that interview where he said that they shot some scenes naked for the lulz of it.
Also I feel a bit silly for noticing that, but... uh, his armpits are sweating xD;;;
And Allen's laug at the end is, as always, hilarious. xD