Follies of the Madmen #405

Ancient Romans drank vodka? Oh well, I suppose the ad is as authentic as the movie it references--which is actually one of my favorite comedies.

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Posted By: Paul - Mon Jan 07, 2019
Category: Business | Advertising | History | Unexplained Historical Enigmas | Alcohol

Comments

What did you thin they served at the Forum? Horse Sweat?

Posted by KDP on 01/07/19 at 02:43 PM

They did promise "something for everyone."

Posted by eddi on 01/07/19 at 11:21 PM

They wore thick-rimmed glasses, too.

Posted by Richard Bos on 01/12/19 at 05:56 AM

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