As an adult I can NOW say that REALLY got on my nerves! He'd come out of his castle & say to his guests "(So & So) I presume?" They'd have to say "Correct as usual King Friday." He could SEE that it was them! (Yes I know it was a kids' show. But I'm sure it even got on little kids' nerves)
shareHe always loved hearing that he was correct. Did wonders for his ego.
shareYes, that King Friday is pretty smart there. He's not often incorrect, unusually.
Sometimes others will greet him on variation, such as his niece as 'Correct as usual, Uncle Friday,' his wife as 'Correct as usual, my King,' and his son, Prince Tuesday, as 'Correct as usual, my Papa.'
But to others, even when he can clearly see them coming, the P/C way to greet His Royal Highness of the Land of Make-Believe would have to be, 'Correct as usual, King Friday.'
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"Sometimes others will greet him on variation, such as his niece as 'Correct as usual, Uncle Friday,' his wife as 'Correct as usual, my King,' and his son, Prince Tuesday, as 'Correct as usual, my Papa.'"
Actually, I've never heard them say that. Prince Tuesday would call him "daddy" and Queen Sara, when addressed by him but not very often, would say, "correct, Friday."
Oh, and Lady Elaine never had to say that. She usually said something sarcastic, like, "correct, but not always, Friday," or "you know it is." She got a pass, for some reason.
King Friday is as kingly and royal as they come. He's very old fashioned, old school, and lives up to the expectations of a traditional king. Therefore, when he greets somebody, he doesn't say, "hi there, (name)". He would say, "(name), I presume?" It's the kingly thing to do.
I think it was just to set his character apart from the others. Each one had their own unique manner of speaking. It probably helped Mr. Rogers to get into character as well since he did the voices of several of the characters.
I say that phrase to my supervisor when I'm asked too many questions!