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"Freedonia" is a generic name for a plausible-sounding but fictional country, popularised by the {{w|Marx Brothers}} film | "Freedonia" is a generic name for a plausible-sounding but fictional country, popularised by the {{w|Marx Brothers}} film {{wi|Duck Soup (1933 film)|Duck Soup}}. Its use in ''The Shakespeare Code'' was intended as a reference to this film.<ref>[[REF]]: ''[[Doctor Who: The Encyclopedia]]''</ref><ref>[[DWA 49|''DWA'' #49]]</ref> | ||
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Freedonia was a fictional nation primarily associated with Martha Jones. In 1599, the Tenth Doctor told William Shakespeare that Martha Jones was a citizen of the nation of "Freedonia" to explain away her differences from the women of Shakespeare's acquaintance. (TV: The Shakespeare Code) Later, while visiting the Lake District in September 1909, Martha again claimed to be from Freedonia. (PROSE: Sting of the Zygons)
Behind the scenes
"Freedonia" is a generic name for a plausible-sounding but fictional country, popularised by the Marx Brothers film Duck Soup. Its use in The Shakespeare Code was intended as a reference to this film.[1][2]
