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I dunno, it just seemed appropriate! 
Ready for a Sharpened and Battery-Powered Ides of March?
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Discussion Overview
The thread revolves around the theme of the "Ides of March," incorporating humor and references to Julius Caesar. Participants engage in playful banter, explore interpretations of quotes, and discuss the nuances of language, particularly Latin. The conversation is light-hearted, with a mix of historical references and personal anecdotes.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express ambivalence about the significance of the day, with one noting it felt average.
- Multiple references to the phrase "Beware the ides of March" are made, with playful interpretations and variations.
- There is a discussion about the correct form of the name "Brutus," with some participants suggesting it may vary by version.
- One participant mentions that "Brute" could be a nickname, while another humorously suggests it would be unfortunate to have such a nickname.
- Participants discuss the grammatical aspects of Latin, particularly the vocative form used in the phrase "Et tu, Brute?"
- There are humorous exchanges about changing names and titles, with playful Latin adaptations and mock titles being proposed.
- Some participants joke about weaponry associated with Roman titles, leading to further humorous commentary on size and effectiveness.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion contains multiple competing views and interpretations, particularly regarding the quotes and their meanings. There is no clear consensus on the significance of the Ides of March or the correct usage of names in Latin.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference various versions of quotes and names, indicating potential discrepancies in texts. The discussion also highlights the playful nature of language and interpretation, particularly in historical contexts.
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Readers interested in historical references, language nuances, and light-hearted discussions about literature and quotes may find this thread engaging.
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Hmm, I don't know. Today seemed pretty average to me. It felt like the day after Pi Day.
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Beware the ides of March!
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Everyone will be fine so long as you stay away from seat of government buildings, and your best friends.
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All the more reason to beware!
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[Julius Caesar=quote]Cowards die many times before death, but the couragous only taste it but once.[/quote] (or something like that). I have nothing to fear.
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Meh, I've had a good run. Back to work now.
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scott_alexsk said:
Beware the march of Ides!
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Et tu brute!?
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Brute? His name was Brutus!cyrusabdollahi said:
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What do you think Brute means?.....
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Must be a different version.cyrusabdollahi said:
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No...
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The copy I have I got from my father who got it, while he was in college from, his aunt. I seriously doubt its the same version as yours. I googled the speech, and everything I can find says Brute, so my version must simply have been a typo, or some such.
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Brute was kind of a nickname. One syllable preferred - like Bob. 
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It'd suck to have Brute as your nickname. No wonder he went bonkers and killed Ceaser!Astronuc said:Brute was kind of a nickname. One syllable preferred - like Bob.
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its said, bru:te
sp: Brutè or Brutë
sp: Brutè or Brutë
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Damn, I've got a substandard book! Who is responsible, the fiend shall die! 
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Jeez, they conjugated people's NAMES in Latin? No wonder it's a dead language.
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Lots of modern languages decline names. E.g., most Slavic languages.
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Heck, in English you decline names!
Alice
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Heck, in English you decline names!
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Et tu Chroote?
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Chrootécyrusabdollahi said:
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Crouton.
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rachmaninoff said:Crouton.
j/k Chroot. Please don't ban me.
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Maybe I should change my name to chrootus?
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Chrootus Adminus of Bay Area.
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Hail Chrootus Adminus!
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Ahem. I'm Chrootus Adminus of the Wholeus Worldus, thank-you-very-much.
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Math Is Hard said:
Trying to win brownie points, are you MIH? Yes, yes... yes, it might work. It might.
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Ah, now for the snarky point. The ending of your latin is all wrong. I didn't know the names were changed, but I do know that there are no articles. Therefore it should read, "I'm Chrootus, Adminus of Wholeum Worldum".chroot said: