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Methvet Nian's avatar

What a gem. Wickham is excellent, though I've only read his more survey books, Medieval Europe and Inheritance of Rome

John Emerson's avatar

Just one more aspect of the decline of Western civilization. I doubt that I could legally change my name to John Shitass, but now that this custom has been brought ro my attention, I reaally really want to.

John Emerson's avatar

On second thought, "Shitass" is sort of common. "Shittoad" would be a classier surname.

Adam's Notes's avatar

Yeah it's gotta be something you wouldn't think to combine shit with.

Tinney Sue Heath's avatar

I'm beginning to think our libraries must overlap quite a bit. I just picked up that Wickham book.

Adam's Notes's avatar

Nice! (And sorry for ruining the best part––I was just telling someone else that Wickham is a great writer but very serious, maybe even a little dry a times, so this part really hits you out of nowhere.)

David Perlmutter's avatar

So "caca" means "shit" in Italian. Who knew?

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Adam's Notes's avatar

Oh, that's wild. Thanks for sharing!