Imagine, if you will, the legendary King Arthur as the ultimate influencer. Picture it: the Once and Future King with an Instagram account as his Excalibur, wielding it not to smite foes but to swipe likes. How might the tale of Camelot have unfolded differently had Arthur been able to capture his quests in carefully curated square snapshots?
First, a quick recap for those of you who may have been trapped in an impossibly historic haze: King Arthur is one of England’s most legendary figures, a noble king who defended his realm with the help of his valiant Knights of the Round Table. Inscribed in myth, these tales rang with heroism, sorcery, and the quest for the Holy Grail, but what if modern technology cracked open the dusty veneer of these ancient tales?
A Throne in Your Pocket: Arthur’s Rise to Fame
In a world where connection is king, Arthur’s story would take a scroll-turning twist. You can almost envisage young Arthur pulling the sword from the stone, a not-so-subtle #NoFilter photo op capturing the moment for his followers. Clique-bait indeed! Victory selfies would be particularly well-lit, the shine of Excalibur naturally enhancing his radiant smirk - surely a surefire way to garner a kingdom’s worth of new followers.
Let’s not forget Merlin, Arthur’s mighty mentor. The OG influencer manager, Merlin would craft the perfect strategies for boosting Arthur’s online presence, perhaps even using a bit of magic to ensure posts landed at the top of everyone's feed. His penchant for predicting trends would be invaluable. Who wouldn’t want to see an Insta Story titled '10 Magical Ways to Pull Swords from Stones'?
Knights of the Round Table, Meet the Knights of the Filtered Table
Beyond selfies, Arthur’s knights would be key contributors too. Sir Lancelot might have dominated #ManCrushMonday, while Sir Gawain’s gallant deeds could catch the adventurous traveller segment. Each knight, a niche influencer in his own right - a veritable Rolodex of robust, noble content creators.
The hashtags alone would be epic: #RoundTableTalks would take social media by storm, offers for podcasts and webinar panels following swiftly. One can practically hear the debates about the most efficient use of Instagram reels in battle strategy discussions.
Camelot’s Eclipse and the Curse of the Comment Section
Enter the drama (you know there must be some to keep the audience captivated). With popularity comes scandal. The more followers Camelot’s elite gained, the greater the shadow cast by rumours and fabrications. Mordred, the king’s doom spelt differently, might instigate feuds in the comment section: ‘@kingarthur123 has anyone seen @guenevereloe at @lancelot_lovin's recent gig?’Ye olde comment storms could threaten even the strongest alliances.
And what of the famed love triangle between Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot? One must ask: would the filters be enough to keep Arthur’s reign untouched by heartbreak, or would the allure of a well-angled post prove too tempting for Camelot’s favourite couple?
