davis@argus.DEC (04/02/85)
Re: The episode of "Roman Rule":
[1] The name of the episode WAS "Bread and Circuses".
[2] The Stardate of the episode was 4040.7.
[3] The episode aired toward the end of the second season, (actual airdate
unknown, at present).
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(617)-493-3642carl@ncr-tp.UUCP (Carl Kuck) (04/03/85)
" Line-eater, sterilize Line-eater, sterilize Line-eater, sterilize"
Since this is of general interest (*right?*), the term "bread and circuses"
refers to a form of social control practiced by the ancient Romans - namely,
keep the people satisfied with bread (food) and circuses (entertainment) and
they won't give the government any trouble. Sort of like what the republicans
are doing with the meager tax-cuts given to us middle-class sorts ... :-)
--
Happy Hacking, Carl (carl@ncr-tp)
" Ask me no questions and I might not tell you any lies ... fnord ... "nosmo@pyuxqq.UUCP (P Valdata) (04/05/85)
The term "bread and circuses" refers to the ancient Roman policy of providing enough food and gory entertainment to keep the masses happy. Sorry I don't know who coined the phrase. Pat Valdata pyuxh!nosmo