DAGGER ALERT

[obisgirl]

I never noticed this before but the Rumpel’s full name is misspelled on the dagger. I know, I’ve always had trouble spelling his name when I write, which is why I use a nickname.

[king arthur]

I think that is just how OUaT has been spelling the name RumPLEstiltskin. It how it’s listed on Wikipedia and IMDB. Even though the original Grimm’s fairytale it’s spelled as RumPELstiltskin.

[obisgirl]

When I write his nickname, usually I use Rumple too. It’s just weird that the writers or whoever is charge of props would choose to use that way instead of the way it is usually written.

[charming]

August’s actions in The Return are to be questioned. He does not have time on his side to wait for Emma to believe. He may not make it if he is relying on her completely and it is not known how far along she is in believing everything. Desperation causes anyone to take drastic measures especially when their self preservation and survival is in question.

[ser_dragon]

There is something else about the name on the dagger. But maybe you already found out…

[playarita]

@King Arthur wrote:

I think that is just how OUaT has been spelling the name RumPLEstiltskin. It how it’s listed on Wikipedia and IMDB. Even though the original Grimm’s fairytale it’s spelled as RumPELstiltskin.

One thing I have read in Charles DeLint’s stories is that there is power in a name. I think it has been mentioned in the series (though commenting that it was a good name for example).

So I had a thought.

Maybe this is a loophole that Rumpelstiltskin uses to rid himself of the limitation of the curse? His name is spelled Rumpelstiltskin but the dagger (or the previous Dark Lord) perceived to being Rumplestiltskin. In order to control the Dark One the name on the dagger has to be spelled correctly. Then theoretically no one can control him. I do think Rumple hid it nevertheless as not to test out the theory only to have it fail then he’d be at the mercy of the one wielding the dagger. The other aspect of the dagger (killing the Dark One to gain its curse/power) still exists.

What such a great find about the dagger because I totally missed that.

[nonnie]

@King Arthur wrote:

I think that is just how OUaT has been spelling the name RumPLEstiltskin. It how it’s listed on Wikipedia and IMDB. Even though the original Grimm’s fairytale it’s spelled as RumPELstiltskin.

they probably got a misspelled on the sword and decided to go with it… my wedding band was engraved incorrectly too. I guess they did not use spell check.

[ser_dragon]

@playarita wrote:

@King Arthur wrote:

I think that is just how OUaT has been spelling the name RumPLEstiltskin. It how it’s listed on Wikipedia and IMDB. Even though the original

Maybe this is a loophole that Rumpelstiltskin uses to rid himself of the limitation of the curse? His name is spelled Rumpelstiltskin but the dagger (or the previous Dark Lord) perceived to being Rumplestiltskin. In order to control the Dark One the name on the dagger has to be spelled correctly. Then theoretically no one can control him. I do think Rumple hid it nevertheless as not to test out the theory only to have it fail then he’d be at the mercy of the one wielding the dagger. The other aspect of the dagger (killing the Dark One to gain its curse/power) still exists.

Yes! A big hug to you! I thought the same thing! *Is happy*

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