Foreign Barbarity or Roman Virtue?

by Clickbaiticus Historius

Let's discuss the latest spectacle at our grand Colosseum. It was, admittedly, a sight for sore eyes, a pageant of foreign "cultures" as they say, from the far corners of the Empire. Yet under the glitzy surface lurks a simple question - is this a display of foreign barbarity or Roman virtue?

My dear Romans, the answer, I fear, is as clear as the Tiber on a sunny day.

We all love a good gladiatorial contest. By Jupiter, it's the Roman way after all. We respect strength, honor, and a dash of audacious showmanship. But what we witnessed last night, I say, was less a show of Roman virtue, and more a parade of foreign barbarity.

The Germanic warriors, fierce as they might be, were reduced to mere performers, brandishing their weapons as if at a village fair. The Gauls, resplendent in their woad-painted glory, were far from their feared reputation, prancing about as though in a trance. And let's not even delve into the Britons - those wild-eyed, hirsute men from the foggy isles showed less of battle tactics and more of undignified scuffles.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm no scrooge. I enjoy a bit of exoticism as much as the next Roman. But when did our Colosseum, a monument to Roman tenacity and martial prowess, become a stage for foreign follies?

There's a saying going about, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do". It seems our dear Emperor and his advisors have forgotten this age-old wisdom. They're so eager to embrace the "diversity" of the empire that they're forgetting the essence of being a Roman - strength, dignity, and the respect of one's opponents.

Underneath all the glitter and spectacle, isn't this a stark reminder of how far we're straying from our roots? Remember when our battles were about valor, not vaudeville?

It's about high time we reclaim our Colosseum. Let's bring back the Roman virtues of martial honor, skill, and courage. Let's make the Colosseum about Romans again!

Because, dear Romans, the Colosseum is not just an arena. It is a symbol. A symbol of our indomitable spirit and unyielding strength. And it's up to us to ensure it doesn't become a symbol of foreign barbarity.

And if that makes me a traditionalist, then by Mars, so be it! Let's place Roman Virtue above Foreign Barbarity. After all, we are Rome. The rest are just spectators.