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:::Americans don't like tyranny, for good reason. But it has nothing to do with "dancing legs" or a particular king. It was ''English'' kings, not French ones, who became the object of political caricature in cartoons.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 13:37, 7 September 2009 (EDT)
:::Americans don't like tyranny, for good reason. But it has nothing to do with "dancing legs" or a particular king. It was ''English'' kings, not French ones, who became the object of political caricature in cartoons.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 13:37, 7 September 2009 (EDT)
Then there's the fashion statement: kings, nobility, and other men in high places liked to wear those tights for several centuries, and this is reflected in the artwork of the many countries of western Europe, so King Louis wasn't alone. Revealed in this painting was another fetish that Louis wore to make himself look more imposing, and that was a pair of high-heeled shoes. Louis was a short man - about 5 feet 2 inches tall - and he didn't like it. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 13:44, 7 September 2009 (EDT)