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22. Speak for yourself, John

Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:20 PM

Jan 20

DUH, of course I've heard of Commodus, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Don't sell the DU membership too short.

I'll bet the portrayal of him in the film "Gladiator" was close to the mark.

I'd still have to go with Caligula, however.

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