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Sad I have to add the first reply...maybe the idea for this thread wasn't a great one... ... ...oh well. "Does everything taste like chicken, or does chicken taste like everything?"

Yikes, man, you must be thinking of a different movie (perhaps about the Trojan War, though the Trojans never attacked anyone....). You see, what you're talking about is ancient Micenean/Greek history...Spartacus is Roman. I can see the confusion: the city-state of Sparta and the gladiator Spartacus.The guy running makes me think of the runner who ran from the battlefield all the way to Athens, ran into the city square, shouted "Nike!" ("victory" in Greek), and then "kicked the bucket." I think that was one of the Persian Wars, but I don't quite recall....

You see, there, I understood what you were saying, but the I can't find the subject to it because I have no idea what JK3 is and what ATI cards are.

Does everything taste like chicken, or does chicken taste like everything?

Hmm...Member of the Month, ehh? It would be interesting to have an award in the forums....

thanks, Trej, but funny thing: When I return, Scath disappears. Perhaps it simply was not meant to be.

Haircut...?

Hmm...interesting test...and interesting results. I got: Yoda Tarkin Ben Vader Tusken Raider Well, I guess it almost describes me.... I'm interested with seeing what everyone else gets (but most especially Scath, Trej, and Jahled...and where the hell is wormie?!).

I don't mean to post an off-topic comment, but I thought you guys might be interested. Okay, I read through...well, tried reading through this topic to see if I could contribute in some way, but instead I found myself utterly perplexed. To anyone who doesn't know much about the technicalities and specifics of computers (i.e. me), this thread is basically Latin (unless you know Latin...then it's Greek ). Okay, sorry about that, but take a second and quickly read through this thread and I think you'll see what I mean. Okay, sorry about that. As you were.

As I probably should have done before opening my big forum mouth.

Done and awaiting response. Then we'll see.

That's right, I'll have a galaxy and you'll be stuck with big bulging eyes.

Well, actually, I have a question that will contribute to Scath's question and has a (probably) long story behind it. Here goes... Today, I was teaching a class (still teaching Roman history) and the class went without a problem. Then, as is usual, I ended the class with a question session. No questions, none at all...then he asked it. The same kid who had asked about how accurate Gladiator was a few days ago asked: "Who accurate is the movie Spartacus?" Da-du-dum. Well, for once, I was at a loss for answers. Luckily the bell rung just as I came into my tenth second of silence, so I cooly told him: "I'll answer your question tomorrow. Have a nice day, class." And so, the point to that story is: How accurate is the movie Spartacus? Not that I wouldn't be able to figure it out on my own (not to sound conceited or anything), but the last time I saw the movie was many years ago and I can't find a copy to buy or rent. So, please, someone help...quickly!

Here is a thread that will be refreshing for those of us with stressful lives. Here, we are to post little snippets of fun that will make us laugh. Well, here's a an example or so...and please don't close this thread done, O Honored Moderators and Administrators! Two examples: "If a fly had no wings, would it be called a walk?" "Why do we park in driveways and drive on parkways?" Come now, post!

I wasn't serious, Scath, no worries. As a matter of fact, I would love to understand French! Here's another interesting thing: "If a fly had no wings...would it be called a walk?" (this gives me an idea...a thread named and for "Stupid Misc. Trivia and Sayings" )

ROGER THAT! WOO YAY, indeed!!! :twisted:

No worries, so does--did mine. I chose the boring explanations. As a matter of fact, I was surprised to see that as a choice. Second would be dinner at Jahleds because, I must say, I would feel sorry for him. Let one of us now create a grand WOO YAY out of the destruction of HP!

No way, man! There's no need to understand that gibberish of a language.

Well, at least I'll have a galaxy! What will you have?

I wasn't serious, bro. Agreed. Heh heh heh, once again, I agree. That does sound like something Antilliles would do.

--The Imperator's of BEAK turn-- Interesting you bring this up, Scath, because I recently taught a class and one of the biggest questions that continuously came up was whether or not Gladiator was accurate. Well... The opening scene was accurate to certain points, like Elvis said. The deployment of troops, the formations, the weapons, etc were correct. Now, the distance the arrows went was a tad exageratted, but not unrealistic, just not within normal range. Additionally, the fire arrows were lit by a small fire they all had in front of the line. That is not a fact, but it is not known how Roman arhcers lit their arrows. Odds are, they probably did not use too many flaming arrows due to how difficult it would have been to be continiously lighting arrows, but there is nothing to say they didn't do it. The characters were mostly accurate: -Ed Harris played Emperor Marcus Auerlius who ruled from 161-180 AD (C.E.) who in fact died in Germania (which many historians claim was the true end of Pax Romana). He ruled alongside Emperor Lucius Verus who ruled from 161-166 AD (C.E.)...the boy was the son of Verus. -The Senators named in the movie existed, but not during that exact time. -Joaquin Phoenix played Emperor Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus who ruled from 180-192 AD (C.E.). This emperor thought himself to be the reincarnation of Hercules and so did, in fact, fight against gladiators (and would win), but he was not killed by one, instead he was assasinated by an athelete named Narcissus while he was in his bath. -Russel Crowe plays the character named Maximus Decimus Meridius, who did not exist. -After the death of Commodus the Roman state did not return to a republic, but remained an empire and would next be ruled by Emperor Pertinax. Any other questions, ask, but lets put it this way: Gladiator is accurate in the general idea, but the specific details are either fiction or exageratted to make the story seem more interesting. Here are a few good websites for information on Roman history: -De Imperatoribus Romanis: An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors -The Roman Army Page -LacusCurtius: A Gateway to Ancient Rome -HANNIBAL BARCA (commentary on the Punic Wars included) If you liked Gladiator and like Roman historical fiction, look for The Tribune by Patrick Larkin, it's quite accurate and quite good. Hope all of that helps.

So, find any nice looking natives and enjoy their company? Enjoy some well-cooked native rodents? It is good to have you back, Warlord of the Vegetable Vong. By the way, was there any good beer or rum there?

Yeah, Antilliles, I'm pretty sure this is the root of the problem. I'm still working on trying to hack the game and get that bug out...but no success. Still, are you sure you meant six SSDs...err...are you sure you meant SSDs? Perhaps Antilliles has come across a secret none of us know about...perhaps it has something to do with the ellusive source code....

I believe a thread already exists discussing this topic, but I can't seem to locate it. Perhaps one of the moderators/admins could help....

I does work.