Why do people make fun of Marie Antoinette?

There are many things held in common knowledge that is either a gross distortion of the truth or an out right lie. Marie Antoinette is someone who's famous enough for lots of people to remember a small bit about her. read more

People make fun of Marie Antoinette because she became the “face” of what was wrong with pre-revolutionary France. The ostentatious over-spending by the royal class, and the lack of understanding by royalty for the need for change caused the people to overthrow ruling class. read more

Marie Antoinette was a teen idol. Unlike during her years as queen, Marie Antoinette captivated the French public in her early years in the country. When the teenager made her initial appearance in the French capital, a crowd of 50,000 Parisians grew so uncontrollable that at least 30 people were trampled to death in the crush. read more

Marie Antoinette, the 15th child of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and the powerful Habsburg empress Maria Theresa, was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1755–an age of great instability for European monarchies. read more

Marie Antoinette's hair was impressive- and full of secrets! Here are ten interesting facts about famous updos, nervous hair habits, hairstyle support staff, and bad hair days associated with France's most famous queen. read more