• PugJesus@lemmy.worldOPM
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    Explanation: It’s a common meme to point out that men oft think about the Roman Empire. Here, the artist ArchonOfFlesh shows an… interesting reason why some boys of a certain submissive and/or masochistic bent might be thinking about the Roman Empire.

    Mandatory historical note: once crucified, the odds of survival were very low. The Jewish-Roman writer Josephus once had three of his acquaintances rescued shortly after crucifixion, and even with professional medical help, two of them died after lingering in agony for a few days. Getting nails shoved through your bits is traumatic.

    • CarbonatedPastaSauce@lemmy.world
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      This is only because Motrin wasn’t invented yet. Otherwise they could have walked it off.

      Source: Pretty sure military doctors can only prescribe Motrin.