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To: Joe 6-pack

Heh. Sure, he was ruthless and crazy, but ya gotta love his style. /rimshot

The real allegation —

Caligula used tongues to blot ink?
https://search.brave.com/search?q=Caligula+used+tongues+to+blot+ink%3F&summary=1

Caligula is reported to have forced losers in an oratory competition to erase their wax tablets with their tongues, according to ancient sources like Suetonius.

This act is described in Suetonius’ Life of Caligula, where it is listed among his bizarre and sadistic entertainments.

The anecdote highlights Caligula’s reputation for using public humiliation and cruelty as a form of amusement.
While the story is part of a broader narrative of Caligula’s erratic and tyrannical behavior, its historical accuracy is debated, as the sources are largely hostile and lack corroboration.

This specific incident exemplifies the extreme and shocking nature of the tales surrounding Caligula, though modern historians caution that these accounts may reflect political propaganda rather than verified facts.

AI-generated answer. Please verify critical facts.


43 posted on 03/21/2026 5:05:02 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Some people don't know how to have fun, or maybe they're just a-holes.)
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To: SunkenCiv

I tried to watch that movie because I like Malcolm McDowell.

Bailed after 30 minutes.

Yikes


49 posted on 03/21/2026 12:04:33 PM PDT by Salamander ( Please visit my profile page to help me go home again. https://www.givesendgo.com/GCRRDa)
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