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.

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Episode 1149 - Monday, August 10, 1981

Episode 1149 - Monday, August 10, 1981

Today's epsidoe of Being Jim Davis includes VITAL INFORMATION FOR YOU about Haunting Humanities 2019, a science fair for the humanities with a Halloween twist, free and open to everyone at Abe and Jake's Landing at 8 East 6th Street in downtown Lawrence, Kansas on Wednesday, October 23, fro 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Be there! 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

21 Okt 201925min

Episode 1148 - Sunday, August 9, 1981

Episode 1148 - Sunday, August 9, 1981

On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Lasagna, the disciples came to Garfield and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.’” So the disciples did as Garfield had directed them and prepared the Passover. When evening came, Garfield was reclining at the table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?” Garfield replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. The Son of Arbuckle will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Arbuckle! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” Then Lyman, the one who would betray him, said, “Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?” Garfield answered, “You have said so.” While they were eating, Garfield took lasagna, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 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

20 Okt 201928min

Episode 1147 - Saturday, August 8, 1981

Episode 1147 - Saturday, August 8, 1981

Being Jim Davis is the podcast with which you are currently discoursing. 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

19 Okt 201912min

Episode 1146 - Friday, August 7, 1981

Episode 1146 - Friday, August 7, 1981

At long last, here are is the amazing artwork we've been teasing for a few episodes, sent in by the brilliant Joe Rothenberg. Of course you already follow him on Instagram and have his website bookmarked, but why not visit them again? After all, I went to all the trouble of putting the links in there for you, so it's really kind of rude of you not to click on them. Anyway, here you go: It's extremely possible that you will be able to purchase items for sale with this artwork on them in the near future. 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

18 Okt 201913min

Episode 1145 - Thursday, August 6, 1981

Episode 1145 - Thursday, August 6, 1981

Being Jim Davis is not a podcast so much as a state of being. Except that it's considerablly more of a podcast. 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

17 Okt 20196min

Episode 1144 - Wednesday, August 5, 1981

Episode 1144 - Wednesday, August 5, 1981

It's definitely possible I will remember to update this episode before posting it so that it includes links to the magnificent BJD-themed artwork—courtesty of the visionary Joe Rothenberg—discussed herein. Yes, I'm not saying that it isn't possible. 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

16 Okt 201922min

Episode 1143 - Tuesday, August 4, 1981

Episode 1143 - Tuesday, August 4, 1981

Being Jim Davis is proud to announce our program is now available as a podcast! Jab at the screen with your finger and maybe you'll be subscribed? Links: * Joe Rothenberg's Instagram and homepage * Iran Contra Hearings 07/08/1987 * Oliver North named president of the National Rifle Association 05/07/18 * Oliver North steps down as NRA president amid dispute over 'damaging' information 04/27/19 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

15 Okt 201918min

Episode 1142 - Monday, August 3, 1981

Episode 1142 - Monday, August 3, 1981

Being Jim Davis is the podcast you deserve. 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

14 Okt 201918min

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