To: boomop1
Well if the emperor gives thumbs down the riots can start early.History Channel Trivia: Contrary to popular opinion, "thumbs down" indicated that the emperor wanted to spare the gladiators life. (Thumb down meant put the weapon down, Thumb UP meant stick it in his neck!)
To: Willie Green
I thought that if the thumb went inside the fist, that meant to finish the vanquished fighter.
315 posted on
12/12/2005 11:39:50 AM PST by
Tree of Liberty
(requiescat in pace, President Reagan)
To: Willie Green
Oh well maybe a dyslectic emperor.
409 posted on
12/12/2005 11:57:11 AM PST by
boomop1
To: Willie Green
He is waiting for Rush to be over.
417 posted on
12/12/2005 11:58:41 AM PST by
boomop1
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