Some of the most surprising things (I think) about Sherlock Holmes are those incidents when he exerts physical force. If you have not seen the episode, "The Solitary Cyclist", I urge you to do so. It contains an excellent fistfight.
Let me describe it. My memory is slightly faulty, but this is what I recall. The loser-like guy hits Holmes, who goes flying across the room. Holmes stops, removes his hat and jacket, hangs them up, then announces to the assembled company, "Everyone has witnessed that this is in self-defense," then starts sort of bobbing and weaving in front of loser man. Loser man thinks this is kind of funny...till Holmes starts swinging. Oh my word, I laughed until I was in pain.
Anyway, you never expect calm, collected, and logical Sherlock Holmes to engage in violence, but when he does, watch out.
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of course :D This was the monumental episode in my Sherlock-watching career - the episode that I fell in love with Jeremy Brett, the episode that made my sister...really...dislike Sherlock Holmes (??), and the episode that made me want to watch/read more :D It really was hysterical, though, especially how calm he was during the whole thing. "And I emerged as you see me." lol
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen that episode!!! :( Grr...but I shall do so asap. :) (I applaud your post, Grace. *applauds*)
ReplyDeleteOh, Bre, I applaud your wonderful Holmes story. *applauds* =D It was really good, loved it. I applaud again. *applauds*
lol Mary, you are too funny :) Thanks!! *applauds the post as well* LOL! They changed some pix in the JB slideshow down there..there's one of him with his mouth wide open :D lol
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that scene!! And that's part of the reason I love Holmes; unlike Poirot, for instance, he actually gets out of his armchair and DOES something! And he's willing to risk his life for people.
ReplyDeleteI know, me too :) Holmes is incredible. Though I do like Poirot too...
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