Byrne, Gabriel

Byrne, Gabriel, p.n. 1. Irish actor and director; portrayed Uther Pendragon in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur.
2. in gamerese, any character who wears armor (esp. plate armor) day and night, even when sleeping or (esp.) having sex.
Ex: Jesus, John, Sir Goodalot can't climb the tree in plate armor. Who do you think he is, Gabriel Byrne? [GJ1]
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Addendum: The origin of this term is the memorable scene in Excalibur where Uther has sex with the Duke of Cornwall's wife while wearing full plate armor. Actually, in this scene, it's Corin Redgrave, who plays Cornwall, who sleeps with Igrayne (played by Katrine Boorman), since Uther has been magically changed by Merlin to resemble Cornwall. But then, who the hell remembers Corin Redgrave? [GJ1]