How Many Peasants Does It Take
To Change A Chamber Pot?
Richard II has been workshopping material in private.
His advisors have begged him to stick to governing.
But no — tonight he’s trying out his tight five.
The King grabs the royal mic.
He sees Wat Tyler.
And goes for the bit he thinks will kill.
Richard II: “Wat do you want, Wat?”
Peasants: a silence so profound it alters the political landscape.
Chronicler: “And that, dear reader, is when the kingdom snapped.”
Scholars agree the revolt had many causes.
Only one was preventable: the King’s attempt at stand‑up.
