Salomons Cat Posted September 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 17, 2023 It's all over the news. - Daily Mail: Bizarre theory emerges that claims men think about the Roman Empire 'three to five times a WEEK' - Independent.co.uk: Viral TikTok prompts debate about how often men think about the Roman Empire - insider.com: Men, be honest — how often do you think about the Roman Empire? - and so on... This raises a bunch of questions. Why do women think about the Roman Empire less often? What do people think about when they don't think about the Roman Empire? Why doesn't anyone think about the Roman Republic? 5 3 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrefn Posted September 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 17, 2023 Most men ONLY think about the Roman Empire three to four times a week? What are they thinking about on the other 3 or 4 days? 5 1 6 1 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limes Posted September 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 17, 2023 Please, not this. It does not raise questions. Its crap coming from instragram and tiktok. Its only for the benefit of the 'unfluencer' types and wannabe journalists. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted September 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 17, 2023 Really weird question – seems like typical social media crap. Why is the fact that Rome hasn't been forgotten considered so bizarre? Greek philosophy, Roman law, Judeo-Christian theology, and Enlightenment science gave the fundament of ideas that modern western societies are built on. It thus were surprising if people did not think about these matters frequently. (Also, why should this pertain only to men? And does the Holy Roman Empire count, too? Asking for a friend...) 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted September 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 17, 2023 It shows how often men get asked weird questions by their other halves but just decide to have a little fun 😂 Of course, men don’t think about the Roman Empire every day. We’re too preoccupied with Genghis Khan. 2 2 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted September 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) That is absurd. Just an exaggeration. I think about the Roman Empire 5-6 times a day. I think about the Greek cities about 2-3 times a day. The 3-5 times a week applies to Roman Republic for me. I admit I think about the Byzantine empire once every 2 weeks and I have a less frequency when it comes to other civilizations. Edited September 17, 2023 by ambr0zie 11 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted September 17, 2023 · Patron Share Posted September 17, 2023 Who are these weirdos who think about the Roman Empire ONLY three times a week? Romae Aeternae, folks! Trebonianus Gallus, AD 251-253. Roman AR antoninianus, 3.56 g, 21.1 mm, 5 h. Antioch, 4th officina, 3rd series, AD 252-3. Obv: IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust, right; •••• below bust. Rev: ROMAE AETERNAE AVG, Roma seated left, holding Victory and spear; shield beside her; •••• in exergue. Refs: RIC 89; Cohen 108; RCV 9647; Hunter p. cvi. 11 2 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rand Posted September 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 17, 2023 This research contradicts previous serious research What Every Man Thinks About Apart From Sex https://www.andrewlownie.co.uk/authors/sheridan-simove/books/what-every-man-thinks-about-apart-from-sex 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heliodromus Posted September 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 17, 2023 I try to keep it fresh by thinking of different things on different days of the week: mon: the roman empire tue: dinosaurs wed: space travel thu: building survival shelters fri: cutting down monster trees sat: blowing things up sun: metal detecting for gold nuggets 7 3 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted September 17, 2023 · Patron Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Heliodromus said: I try to keep it fresh by thinking of different things on different days of the week: mon: the roman empire tue: dinosaurs wed: space travel thu: building survival shelters fri: cutting down monster trees sat: blowing things up sun: metal detecting for gold nuggets I revoke your man card for never thinking about football! 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted September 17, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, Heliodromus said: I try to keep it fresh by thinking of different things on different days of the week: mon: the roman empire tue: dinosaurs wed: space travel thu: building survival shelters fri: cutting down monster trees sat: blowing things up sun: metal detecting for gold nuggets Yes! 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted September 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 17, 2023 29 minutes ago, Roman Collector said: I revoke your man card for never thinking about football! 😉 I think about football 2-3 times a day, but what I call football is, most likely, different from your football, as I am European. May I keep my card? 1 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted September 17, 2023 · Patron Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, ambr0zie said: I think about football 2-3 times a day, but what I call football is, most likely, different from your football, as I am European. May I keep my card? I purposely used the term "football" because it refers to both sports and is applicable to men all around the globe! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted September 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 17, 2023 I saw the same question on Reddit yesterday. A person there had a very valid point - I think about Roman Empire very often, but how often does the Roman Empire think about me? 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heliodromus Posted September 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, ambr0zie said: how often does the Roman Empire think about me? Here's what emperor Constantine thinks about people collecting his coins: 6 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor LONGINUS Posted September 17, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted September 17, 2023 Interesting post, @Salomons Cat! I cannot believe that I fall within any “normal ” range on how often I connect with ancient Rome in my thoughts. I devote my attention to my coin collection (primarily Roman ) every day if I can. I also enjoy creating the artwork to accompany my Roman coins. At night when I’m falling asleep, I don’t count sheep — I count denarii. 😉 6 1 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parthicus Posted September 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 17, 2023 And how often do they think of the Parthians, or for that matter the Dabuyid Ispahbads of Tabaristan? 😜 2 1 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Atherton Posted September 17, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 17, 2023 How many times a week do men think about other men thinking about the Roman Empire? I bet the number has significantly increased recently. 2 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Maximus Posted September 18, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) Me overhere thinking about the Roman Empire 17 times an hour. Edited September 18, 2023 by Magnus Maximus 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted September 18, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2023 ...well, i'd have to say that was a true statement and i dare anyone here to dispute it! 😛 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted September 18, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted September 18, 2023 Every day, surely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restitutor Posted September 19, 2023 · Administrator Share Posted September 19, 2023 On 9/17/2023 at 10:08 AM, ambr0zie said: I saw the same question on Reddit yesterday. A person there had a very valid point - I think about Roman Empire very often, but how often does the Roman Empire think about me? Unrequited love is the worst 😢😭😂 as a huge LEGO fan I got a good chuckle seeing them jumping on the bandwagon with todays instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxYFpTHNgKL/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted September 19, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 19, 2023 My brain never shuts off. I am sure I think about the Roman Empire at least 5 times a week but it doesn't come near the top of my list. I think a lot about the end of the world several times a day but only for a short amount of time and say a prayer. I wonder if I'll be here or not at the time? I think it's a close call. Bummer huh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted September 21, 2023 · Patron Share Posted September 21, 2023 Our secret is out!! 1 1 1 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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