Marg Delahunty, the Princess Warrior was a Canadian warrior and regal figure, known for ambushing political figures such as Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper.[4]
Biography[]
Background[]
Delahunty's childhood occurred before the Earth hardened.[5] She recalled having fended off Russians and Romans who had wanted her for her body; she would later compare it to the Siege of Leningrad.[5]
Political Activities[]
2010s[]
In 2012, Marg was carried off by RCMP officers after haranguing Commissioner Bob Paulson.[6] In 2015, she met with Elizabeth May.[7] In 2016, she confronted Kathleen Wynne over her approval ratings through song and in-person.[8] In 2019, Delahunty ambushed Andrew Scheer.[9]
2020s[]
In 2021, Delahunty took on the moniker "Marg Warrior Queen". She compared Erin O'Toole to Lex Luthor for their mutual baldness and villainy, before comparing him to Mr. Fantastic for his stretching to different political positions; Yves-François Blanchet to Thanos; Annamie Paul to Wonder Woman; Jagmeet Singh to Magneto; and Justin Trudeau to both Two-Face and the Flash.[10]
In 2025, Delahunty spoke out against Donald Trump and American expansionism, encouraging Canadians to engage with their own media and watch a Canadian film on 16 April, National Canadian Film Day.[11]
Notes[]
Behind the Scenes[]
- Delahunty was portrayed and created by Canadian comedian and actress Mary Walsh. She is among the characters used by the show to ambush typically unwitting interviewees.[12]
References & Connections[]
- The character was once portrayed by comedian and comedy writer Roger Abbott in an episode of "Royal Canadian Air Farce".[13]
- Walsh appeared on a segment of "Because News" to play a Nintendo 64 video game based on "Xena: Warrior Princess", in reference to her character.[14]
Trivia[]
- Marg has macular degeneration.[15]
Appearances[]
- This Hour Has 22 Minutes
References[]
- ↑ 22 Minutes: Marg Princess Warrior Crosses Swords with Green Party - CBC Comedy - 10 February 2015 - YouTube - Retrieved 11 March 2019
- ↑ Marg Delahunty’s Climate Rant (Explicit) - Artists for Real Climate Action ARCA - 7 October 2019 - YouTube - Retrieved 11 March 2019
- ↑ Now Behold: Marg Warrior Queen! - 22 Minutes - 20 September 2021 - YouTube - Retrieved 11 March 2019
- ↑ 22 Minutes at 22 Years: Chrétien and Harper - CBC Comedy - 10 December 2014 - YouTube - Retrieved 13 March 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 In a world awash in toxic masculinity, only one woman can bring us hope | 22 Minutes - 22 Minutes - 6 December 2017 - YouTube - Retrieved 11 March 2023
- ↑ 22 Minutes: Marg Princess Warrior vs. The RCMP | CBC - CBC - 27 February 2012 - YouTube - Retrieved 13 March 2023
- ↑ 22 Minutes: Marg Princess Warrior Crosses Swords with Green Party - 22 Minutes - 10 February 2015 - YouTube - Retrieved 11 March 2023
- ↑ 22 Minutes: Marg Princess Warrior for the Wynne - 22 Minutes - 22 Minutes - 22 March 2016 - YouTube - Retrieved 11 March 2023
- ↑ Andrew Scheer finally meets Marg, Princess Warrior | 22 Minutes - 22 Minutes - 19 February 2019 - YouTube - Retrieved 11 March 2023
- ↑ Now Behold: Marg Warrior Queen! - 22 Minutes - 21 September 2021 - YouTube - Retrieved 11 March 2023
- ↑ Marg Delahunty, Princess Warrior Returns to Fight in the 2025 Trade War! - REEL CANADA - 10 April 2025 - YouTube Retrieved 15 April 2025
- ↑ 22 Minutes at 22 Years: The Ambush - CBC Comedy - 10 December 2014 - YouTube - Retrieved 13 March 2023
- ↑ 040321dh Royal Canadian Air Farce, season 11 - Air Farce Archive - 4 July 2013 - YouTube - Retrieved 11 March 2023
- ↑ Mary Walsh (aka Marg, Princess Warrior) fights Gavin in Xena the video game. - CBC's Because News - 6 May 2016 - Facebook - Retrieved 11 March 2023
- ↑ Mary Walsh: what led Marg Delahunty, Warrior Princess to Toronto Mayor, Rob Ford - Richard Ouzounian - 3 March 2012 - The Toronto Star - Retrieved 11 March 2023