Connection please?

[Lindiloo]

Does anyone know a connection between attila the hun and rupert the bear. The answer is possibly 'the' but we're not sure!! Thanks

[jno]

that's right - 'same middle name' is the usual answer. As the latter's name is usually just 'Rupert Bear', the question often specifies Winnie the Pooh or William the Conqueror.

[stokeace]

its because they both wore yellow checked trousers lol

[lugus]

Apparently two thirds of the worlds modern day population are at least partially decended from Attila the Hun. Recent genetic research has found that not only Rupert but also Bill the Badger, Andy Pandy, Bob the Builder, The Pink Power ranger, Tiny Clanger and Ken Livingstone all share this same famous relative.