# Who, or what, is your favorite villain? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 2, 2023, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435 "2023-07-02T03:56:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/21 "2023-07-02T12:30:55Z")
Alan Rickman; Sheriff of Nottingham; _Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves_. ---
**Author:** ![markn\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/22 "2023-07-02T13:16:21Z")
Easily Heath Ledger as The Joker in _The Dark Knight_. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/23 "2023-07-02T13:21:05Z")
> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > Alan Rickman; Sheriff of Nottingham; _Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves_ He’s not even the best villian played by Rickman, which would be Hans Gruber from Die Hard 1. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/24 "2023-07-02T13:26:41Z")
Hannibal Lecter ranks high in villainy. But so well-read, a gourmet and with a witty remark even in tense situations. “Love your suit.” ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/25 "2023-07-02T13:28:29Z")
Favorite team: Auric Goldfinger and Oddjob. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/26 "2023-07-02T13:55:28Z")
Ming the Merciless from **Flash Gordon**. “Pathetic Earthlings, who can save you now?” ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/27 "2023-07-02T13:55:57Z")
Oh, yeah? Well, Christmas is canceled! ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/28 "2023-07-02T14:20:15Z")
Spike from Buffy was the first to come to mind. Or maybe Cathy Ames from East of Eden, tho she was described as a monster rather than a villain. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/29 "2023-07-02T14:40:38Z")
Toss-up between Hannibal Lecter and Tommy Lee Royce (Happy Valley), although Game of Thrones had its share. ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/30 "2023-07-02T15:31:29Z")
I’m surprised Darth Vader hasn’t been mentioned yet. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/31 "2023-07-02T15:36:28Z")
Wang the Perverted from _ **Flesh Gordon** _. “See how you like my Royal Flush, Earthling!” ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/32 "2023-07-02T15:37:47Z")
Favorite trio: Kor, Koloth, and Kang. ---
**Author:** ![LVBoPeep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/858c86/32.png) [@LVBoPeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LVBoPeep)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/33 "2023-07-02T15:50:05Z")
Mrs. Umbridge is such a good one because she’s a villain that you probably know in real life. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/34 "2023-07-02T15:50:20Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > Hannibal Lecter ranks high in villainy. But so well-read, a gourmet and with a witty remark even in tense situations. Not much of a gourmet, really. If you’re going to have liver, you really want it to come from someone with a sedentary lifestyle, like a history teacher or patent clerk. ---
**Author:** ![B.Serum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/b.serum/32/14266_2.png) [@B.Serum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Serum)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/35 "2023-07-02T16:01:17Z")
I was thinking a Mormon. Someone who has avoided alcohol and caffeine and drugs; ensuring it hasn’t been damaged through a party lifestyle. Disclaimer: I do not in any way advocate the harming, murder, and cannibalism of members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints. Always abide by your local, state, and Federal laws regarding consumption of human flesh. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/36 "2023-07-02T16:48:18Z")
> [@B.Serum](#): > > Always abide by your local, state, and Federal laws regarding consumption of human flesh. We have had this problem under study for many years and are pleased to announce it is relatively under control. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/37 "2023-07-02T17:38:53Z")
Nazis. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/38 "2023-07-02T17:43:36Z")
My 40-year old daughter says hers is Freddy Krueger, followed by Pennywise from It. ---
**Author:** ![TreacherousCretin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treacherouscretin/32/476_2.png) [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/39 "2023-07-02T17:50:29Z")
Anton Chigurh. Honorable Mention: Professor Fate. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-or-what-is-your-favorite-villain/986435/40 "2023-07-02T17:54:27Z")
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