The idea of people in debt being forced to do extreme things - roman circus - almost drives me crazy. Did you ever see that one Simpsons episode about it?
The USA was born because the colonists and their descendants got sick to death of the tax situation, and having their men being conscripted to fight in foreign wars.
But enough about that.
I don’t think extremity drove any of this guy’s actions. He isn’t desperate. He’s living in a dream world. It’s fun to see.
I don’t think extremity drove any of this guy’s actions. He isn’t desperate. He’s living in a dream world. It’s fun to see.
Distraction from living.
Use the 1930’s example instead. Think of all the flag pole sitting, barrels over niagara, wire walking. Very much in the news reels at the time by the media.