A custom during the reign of Caligula as Roman Emperor. When meeting a friend, whoever was ranked lower had to bend over and the higher ranked would fist-bump the end of the other person's larger intestine (colon). Very popular among the higher ranks.
Popular today among young men and fans of the movie Caligula
Popular today among young men and fans of the movie Caligula
Gaius: Hey Longinus
Longinus: Oh... hey
Gaius: You know the drill, bend over.
Longinus: Do I have to?
Gaius: What?? You are refusing to shake the hand of your superior???
Longinus: No....
....
Gaius: There, was that so hard?
Longinus: : |
Gaius: Well, you know thats how we Romans shake hands. A "Roman Handshake" if you will
Longinus: Oh... hey
Gaius: You know the drill, bend over.
Longinus: Do I have to?
Gaius: What?? You are refusing to shake the hand of your superior???
Longinus: No....
....
Gaius: There, was that so hard?
Longinus: : |
Gaius: Well, you know thats how we Romans shake hands. A "Roman Handshake" if you will
by CircleGuy February 07, 2011