Expression meaning that you are so distracted with entertainment and food, that you forget the real problems around the world. Originated in ancient Rome where the government would hand out bread and games (entertainment) so that people would be distracted and wouldn't rebel against the government for political issues.
Me: Did you find out about the huge rebellion that happened the other day?
Other person: No, I was busy cooking dinner and playing board games with my family
Me: Wow! sounds like your life is full of bread and circuses!
Other person: No, I was busy cooking dinner and playing board games with my family
Me: Wow! sounds like your life is full of bread and circuses!
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by AntoniusBeethius November 4, 2009
Get the zoo circus mug.Punk budget rockers The Zen Circus. (c) (12 January, 2009 ABC Hobart) Well that was how the local press saw them.
Me: Consisting of 4 Italian guys. Simply by watching them perform you can see that they are in it for the pleasure. I am sure if asked they would agree that money is important yet watch and you see these guys are there for more than them self.
In 2008 they released a CD called Villa Inferno which they made following the guidance of Brian Ritchie (Violent Femmes)
All 13 tracks are brilliant in their unique way.
(1) Dead Penfriend hypnotises you, you wont even notice your hand as your fingers grip the volume knob and up it goes, just a little. As the song progresses your hand is at it again until by songs ends, your at full volume.
The only disappointment I had over this band is I had to source their CDs from Italian sellers in places like eBay Italy.
Doctor Seduction (2004) and The Zen Cricus Visited By The Ghost Of Blind Willy Lemon. (2001) Well worth my effort.
Yet you are exempt from that effort as instead why not take a You Tube experience. Then part with your cash. Thank me later.
I have one closing thought. The Zen Circus. Please come back.
Me: Consisting of 4 Italian guys. Simply by watching them perform you can see that they are in it for the pleasure. I am sure if asked they would agree that money is important yet watch and you see these guys are there for more than them self.
In 2008 they released a CD called Villa Inferno which they made following the guidance of Brian Ritchie (Violent Femmes)
All 13 tracks are brilliant in their unique way.
(1) Dead Penfriend hypnotises you, you wont even notice your hand as your fingers grip the volume knob and up it goes, just a little. As the song progresses your hand is at it again until by songs ends, your at full volume.
The only disappointment I had over this band is I had to source their CDs from Italian sellers in places like eBay Italy.
Doctor Seduction (2004) and The Zen Cricus Visited By The Ghost Of Blind Willy Lemon. (2001) Well worth my effort.
Yet you are exempt from that effort as instead why not take a You Tube experience. Then part with your cash. Thank me later.
I have one closing thought. The Zen Circus. Please come back.
by A Fan but not a dead one January 8, 2011
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I like the reference to "Peat Bog" -- excellent description for the bog-like circus this has turned into.
by Brick_Tamland January 23, 2008
Get the bog-like circus mug.A common find in the modern day circus. Commonly consisting of a sparkly outfit, and performing blowjobs for kicks. Most people commonly recognise this queer as Tom Emery, due to his natural habits.
Person 1: Dude, were you at the circus last night?
Person 2: Yeah, remember that Circus Queer there?
Person 1: Yeah, he looked like Tom Emery
Person 2: Yeah, remember that Circus Queer there?
Person 1: Yeah, he looked like Tom Emery
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When Tim woke up, his worst nightmare had been realized: a circus of clowns had abducted him in his sleep.
When Tim woke up, his worst nightmare had been realized: a circus of clowns had abducted him in his sleep.
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