<p>It's true that there was nothing humourous about the scene in the general sense, because in this scene Askeladd's laughing is the classic <em>ironic laugh</em>. It's that kind of laugh that an antagonist-type character usually makes, like when a small-fry character makes a brave stand and unexpectedly wins. He sees the irony in the fact that the crybaby weakling prince suddenly becomes the calculating cool calm character who got Thorkell to follow him and can't help but laugh, it's that kind of laugh. </p>

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2019-12-16T14:41:23.913Z
2019-12-16T14:41:23.913Z
najayaz
<p>This happened in Vinland Saga episode 19. After a duel between Thorfinn and Thorkell, Canute came and made some contract with Thorkell to join his side. Thorkell agreed with that, and out of nowhere, Askeladd laughs. What's the reason for Ashlad laugh at that time because there was nothing funny at that scene?</p>

<p>You could watch the episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4jvD6K7lEo" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Youtube</a> at 06:35</p>

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Why does Askeladd laugh when Thorkell joins Canute's side?
# Why does Askeladd laugh when Thorkell joins Canute's side?
Posted by: username_0 on 2019-12-15
This happened in Vinland Saga episode 19. After a duel between Thorfinn and Thorkell, Canute came and made some contract with Thorkell to join his side. Thorkell agreed with that, and out of nowhere, Askeladd laughs. What's the reason for Ashlad laugh at that time because there was nothing funny at that scene?

You could watch the episode on [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4jvD6K7lEo) at 06:35
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### Answer by username_1 on 2019-12-16. Score: 2
It's true that there was nothing humourous about the scene in the general sense, because in this scene Askeladd's laughing is the classic *ironic laugh*. It's that kind of laugh that an antagonist-type character usually makes, like when a small-fry character makes a brave stand and unexpectedly wins. He sees the irony in the fact that the crybaby weakling prince suddenly becomes the calculating cool calm character who got Thorkell to follow him and can't help but laugh, it's that kind of laugh.
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