PugJesus

Ten reps of brutal autocracy every morning keeps the Princeps strong?

https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1985042/ten-reps-of-brutal-autocracy-every-morning-keeps-the-princeps-strong

Apr 15 at 1:35pmWeb
Show threadPugJesusApr 15

Explanation: The Roman Emperor was called, amongst other titles, “Princeps” - “First”, sometimes translated as “First Citizen.”

This was supposed to be because the Emperor was ’only’ an ordinary magistrate of the Republic, but in reality, the position the Emperors held was autocratic from the start.

“Princeps” has the same word ending as the names of several muscle groups. That’s it. That’s the joke.

Show threadkarashtaApr 15
If I remember correctly, it comes from primus capere, “first to take”. Thought that was a cool little fact!
Show threadMinnesotaGoddamApr 16
Quinceps? Cuenceps? Cinceps?
Show threadPapaStevesyApr 15
You would add cordyceps on top coming out of his head