Episode 266 - Sunday, March 11, 1979
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Episode 266 - Sunday, March 11, 1979

The servile crowd, whose fortune depended on their master's vices, applauded these ignoble pursuits. The perfidious voice of flattery reminded him, that by exploits of the same nature, by the defeat of the Nemaean lion, and the slaughter of the wild boar of Erymanthus, the Grecian Hercules had acquired a place among the gods, and an immortal memory among men. They only forgot to observe, that, in the first ages of society, when the fiercer animals often dispute with man the possession of an unsettled country, a successful war against those savages is one of the most innocent and beneficial labors of heroism. In the civilized state of the Roman empire, the wild beasts had long since retired from the face of man, and the neighborhood of populous cities. To surprise them in their solitary haunts, and to transport them to Rome, that they might be slain in pomp by the hand of an emperor, was an enterprise equally ridiculous for the prince and oppressive for the people. Ignorant of these distinctions, Commodus eagerly embraced the glorious resemblance, and styled himself (as we still read on his medals the Roman Hercules. The club and the lion's hide were placed by the side of the throne, amongst the ensigns of sovereignty; and statues were erected, in which Commodus was represented in the character, and with the attributes, of the nicolas cage, whose valor and dexterity he endeavored to emulate in the daily course of his ferocious amusements.

Elated with these praises, which gradually extinguished the innate sense of shame, Commodus resolved to exhibit before the eyes of the Roman people those exercises, which till then he had decently confined within the walls of his palace, and to the presence of a few favorites. On the appointed day, the various motives of flattery, fear, and curiosity, attracted to the amphitheatre an innumerable multitude of spectators; and some degree of applause was deservedly bestowed on the uncommon skill of the Imperial performer. Whether he aimed at the head or heart of the animal, the wound was alike certain and mortal. With arrows whose point was shaped into the form of crescent, Commodus often intercepted the rapid career, and cut asunder the long, bony neck of the ostrich. A panther was let loose; and the archer waited till he had leaped upon a trembling malefactor. In the same instant the shaft flew, the beast dropped dead, and the man remained unhurt. The dens of the amphitheatre disgorged at once a hundred lions: a hundred darts from the unerring hand of Commodus laid them dead as they run raging round the Arena. Neither the huge bulk of the elephant, nor the scaly hide of the rhinoceros, could defend them from his stroke. Aethiopia and India yielded their most extraordinary productions; and several animals were slain in the amphitheatre, which had been seen only in the representations of art, or perhaps of fancy. In all these exhibitions, the securest precautions were used to protect the person of the Roman Hercules from the desperate spring of any savage, who might possibly disregard the dignity of the emperor and the sanctity of the nicolas cage.

Edward Gibbon. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume 1, Chapter 4, Part II.

And here's that "Duck Amuck" video Jon was talking about:

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Episode 1220 - Tuesday, October 20, 1981

Episode 1220 - Tuesday, October 20, 1981

In this one we talk about Garfield's rear legs. So that's fun. Also, this is the final Being Jim Davis of the 2010s. Good riddance! Interested in Joining the First Church of Garfield? Sounds like you should visit LiquidZulu's website! And hey, why not check out the AMAZING BEING JIM DAVIS MERCHANDISE for sale in the Pitch Drop Store: Our classic BJD Coffee Mug logo! Joe Rothenberg's world-famous Jim-Davis-as-Sisyphus design! Whatever existing BJD designs were already in the shop! Your hosts for today's episode: Jon Gibson, Christopher Winter, LiquidZulu Today's strip Become a Patron! Or visit these other fine internet URLs: BJD Homepage | BJD Twitter | BJD Facebook Page | Pitchdrop Network Homepage Special Guest: LiquidZulu.

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Episode 1219 - Monday, October 19, 1981

Episode 1219 - Monday, October 19, 1981

In today's episode of Being Jim Davis, we discuss, I don't know, Garfield or whatever. We also briefly re-imagine a version of the Famous Pipe Strip featuring former CIA head Allen Dulles in the role of Garfield -- AND HEY, LOOK, fan favortie guest host and all-around great guy Ryan Pfeiffer came through with the art work: Interested in Joining the First Church of Garfield? Sounds like you should visit our guest LiquidZulu's website! If you're listening to this podcast, you've probably already seen the "07/27/1978" episode of Lasagna Cat several times already. But, whatever, we talked about it, and it's the basis of LiquidZulu's religion, so here it is again: And hey, why not check out the AMAZING BEING JIM DAVIS MERCHANDISE for sale in the Pitch Drop Store: Our classic BJD Coffee Mug logo! Joe Rothenberg's world-famous Jim-Davis-as-Sisyphus design! Whatever existing BJD designs were already in the shop! Your hosts for today's episode: Jon Gibson, Christopher Winter, LiquidZulu Today's strip Become a Patron! Or visit these other fine internet URLs: BJD Homepage | BJD Twitter | BJD Facebook Page | Pitchdrop Network Homepage Special Guest: LiquidZulu.

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Episode 1218 - Sunday, October 18, 1981

Episode 1218 - Sunday, October 18, 1981

The number of panels in today's Garfield is three. Unless today is Sunday; then it's probably more than that. And hey, while you're doing whatever we tell you, why not check out the ALL-NEW BEING JIM DAVIS MERCHANDISE for sale in the Pitch Drop Store: Our classic BJD Coffee Mug logo! Joe Rothenberg's world-famous Jim-Davis-as-Sisyphus design! Whatever existing BJD designs were already in the shop! One or two other designs I might add if I get around to it! Order now for all your Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza/Winter Solstice gift-giving needs! Your hosts for today's episode: Jon Gibson, Christopher Winter Today's strip Become a Patron! Or visit these other fine internet URLs: BJD Homepage | BJD Twitter | BJD Facebook Page | Pitchdrop Network Homepage

29 Joulu 201918min

Episode 1217 - Saturday, October 17, 1981

Episode 1217 - Saturday, October 17, 1981

The number of panels in today's Garfield is three. Unless today is Sunday; then it's probably more than that. And hey, while you're doing whatever we tell you, why not check out the ALL-NEW BEING JIM DAVIS MERCHANDISE for sale in the Pitch Drop Store: Our classic BJD Coffee Mug logo! Joe Rothenberg's world-famous Jim-Davis-as-Sisyphus design! Whatever existing BJD designs were already in the shop! One or two other designs I might add if I get around to it! Order now for all your Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza/Winter Solstice gift-giving needs! Your hosts for today's episode: Jon Gibson, Christopher Winter Today's strip Become a Patron! Or visit these other fine internet URLs: BJD Homepage | BJD Twitter | BJD Facebook Page | Pitchdrop Network Homepage

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Episode 1216 - Friday, October 16, 1981

Episode 1216 - Friday, October 16, 1981

The number of panels in today's Garfield is three. Unless today is Sunday; then it's probably more than that. And hey, while you're doing whatever we tell you, why not check out the ALL-NEW BEING JIM DAVIS MERCHANDISE for sale in the Pitch Drop Store: Our classic BJD Coffee Mug logo! Joe Rothenberg's world-famous Jim-Davis-as-Sisyphus design! Whatever existing BJD designs were already in the shop! One or two other designs I might add if I get around to it! Order now for all your Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza/Winter Solstice gift-giving needs! Your hosts for today's episode: Jon Gibson, Christopher Winter Today's strip Become a Patron! Or visit these other fine internet URLs: BJD Homepage | BJD Twitter | BJD Facebook Page | Pitchdrop Network Homepage

27 Joulu 201919min

Episode 1215 - Thursday, October 15, 1981

Episode 1215 - Thursday, October 15, 1981

The number of panels in today's Garfield is three. Unless today is Sunday; then it's probably more than that. And hey, while you're doing whatever we tell you, why not check out the ALL-NEW BEING JIM DAVIS MERCHANDISE for sale in the Pitch Drop Store: Our classic BJD Coffee Mug logo! Joe Rothenberg's world-famous Jim-Davis-as-Sisyphus design! Whatever existing BJD designs were already in the shop! One or two other designs I might add if I get around to it! Order now for all your Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza/Winter Solstice gift-giving needs! Your hosts for today's episode: Jon Gibson, Christopher Winter Today's strip Become a Patron! Or visit these other fine internet URLs: BJD Homepage | BJD Twitter | BJD Facebook Page | Pitchdrop Network Homepage

26 Joulu 201914min

Supplemental No. 8 - Christmas Eve Live Show 2019

Supplemental No. 8 - Christmas Eve Live Show 2019

A raucous night in beautiful Honolulu, Hawai'i! In today's show Chris shouts at his son, then we do a live commentary of 1986's "Garfield in Paradise." You can watch the special on YouTube while you listen. That would be fun, right? Your hosts for today's episode: Jon Gibson, Christopher Winter, Christine Boutros Hey, why not check out these great photos of the inversion layer? It's a thing mentioned breifly in "Garfield in Paradise." Become a Patron! Or visit these other fine internet URLs: BJD Homepage | BJD Twitter | BJD Facebook Page | Pitchdrop Network Homepage

25 Joulu 201944min

Episode 1214 - Wednesday, October 14, 1981

Episode 1214 - Wednesday, October 14, 1981

The number of panels in today's Garfield is three. Unless today is Sunday; then it's probably more than that. And hey, while you're doing whatever we tell you, why not check out the ALL-NEW BEING JIM DAVIS MERCHANDISE for sale in the Pitch Drop Store: Our classic BJD Coffee Mug logo! Joe Rothenberg's world-famous Jim-Davis-as-Sisyphus design! Whatever existing BJD designs were already in the shop! One or two other designs I might add if I get around to it! Order now for all your Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza/Winter Solstice gift-giving needs! Your hosts for today's episode: Jon Gibson, Christopher Winter Today's strip Become a Patron! Or visit these other fine internet URLs: BJD Homepage | BJD Twitter | BJD Facebook Page | Pitchdrop Network Homepage

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