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Monty Python: What have the Romans ever done for us?

Kenny Teeology0 HN recommenders · 2020–2023
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A one-minute clip from Monty Python's Life of Brian in which revolutionaries grudgingly list everything the Romans have done for them, from roads to clean water. It is a satirical sketch about refusing to credit a disliked group.

HN commenters quote it jokingly whenever someone lists the unacknowledged benefits of an entity people love to complain about.

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@csours2020 · in “Facebook account now required to login to Oculus devices”

I think it's closer to 'What did the Romans do for us? Besides the roads, clean water, ...' [VIDEO]

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@_Microft2021 · in “EE to reintroduce data roaming charges in Europe, following Brexit”

Reminds one a bit of "What have the Romans ever done for us" from Monty Python's Life of Brian, doesn't it? (Here is it for reference: [VIDEO] )

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@antiviral2023 · in “How Did Christianity Change the Roman Empire?”

Your comment has merit. Even at it's peak Roman culture was marbled with cruelty and violence. During its decline, these aspects only got worse and became coupled with corruption and decadence. But I think we should see them relative to their historic peers (Gauls, Carthaginians, Parthians), not relative to modern societies to truly see what their contributions were, of which there were many, including in law, engineering, and medicine. Also, there's this: [VIDEO]

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