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Collimator

(2,095 posts) Tue Dec 9, 2025, 07:07 AM Dec 9

"Nero Wins Rigged Greek Olympics" [View all]

Not exactly breaking news here-- But I found this little knowledge-nugget on a website called "Fact Republic"

"In 67 AD, Emperor Nero toured Greece and had officials move the Olympic Games forward from AD 69 so he could compete. He entered multiple events, including a chariot race with a ten-horse team, fell before the finish, and still received the victor’s crown; organizers declared him the winner of every event he entered. After his suicide in AD 68, Greek authorities erased his staged triumphs from inscriptions and official Olympic records."

Just wondering if this reminds anybody of anyone in particular. . .

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"Nero Wins Rigged Greek Olympics" [View all] Collimator Dec 9 OP

When this is over, all of Dimwit Donnie's self-serving accolades Dr. T Dec 9 #1

Kinda like I never hear Rush L's name anymore duhneece Dec 9 #5

OK AI, show me Trump in a chariot. twodogsbarking Dec 9 #2

Of course malaise Dec 9 #3

He related to Forrest grump? KS Toronado Dec 9 #10

Bwaaaah malaise Dec 9 #11

We remember the name 'Nero'..... MyOwnPeace Dec 9 #4

I try to only use its name to describe a dirty toilet function..... lastlib Dec 9 #14

Nero's name lives only in infamy. Wednesdays Dec 9 #16

Interesting, but.......... MyOwnPeace Dec 9 #18

He's going to get the super gold medal at the LA Olympics newdeal2 Dec 9 #6

Love this little tidbit of history-thanks Collimator radical noodle Dec 9 #7

Thanks--weird how one little guy with all the power, one insane emperor, can create hell on earth for millions. Timeflyer Dec 9 #8

There are indeed some similarities. I just looked him up and found this: 70sEraVet Dec 9 #9

The orange assclown's presidential portrait should be painted black in the future. Crowman2009 Dec 9 #12

Emperor Tangerine thinks he is cementing his legacy by replacing the names of actual great... Ol Janx Spirit Dec 9 #13

Pee-resident Zero Kid Berwyn Dec 9 #15

As a half Greek-American this is especially interesting! electric_blue68 Dec 9 #17