“A black sheriff?!” – Townspeople, Robin Hood: Men in Tights ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Robin Hood: Men in Tights 1993

Townspeople

[After Achoo is named the new Sheriff of Rottingham]

A black sheriff?!

Blinkin

He's black?

Achoo

And why not? It worked in Blazing Saddles.

In this scene

Blinkin Mark Blankfield

More from Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Prince John Tell everyone that when the day is out we shall have a wedding. Or a hanging. Either way, we're gonna [joyfully snaps fingers] have a lot of fun, huh? [everybody cheers] Ahchoo Let's get out of this ladies clothing and get into our tights! Robin Hood I've come to warn you that if you do not stop levying these evil taxes, I shall lead the good people of England in a revolt against you. Prince John And why should the people listen to you? Robin Hood Because, unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English accent.