Didn't realize homie was an antiquated clock. (Assumed the usage of Roman numerals, like in the references being made, in which case I don't believe the clumsy VIIII only used on old clocks would really be valid.)

[–] TheControlled 4 points 7 months ago

This made me really laugh. Thought I would let you know 😂

[–] Gabu 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

VIIII wasn't exclusive to clocks, that's the only long-lasting example we still have access to.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Your point is that VIIII was ever used in history? Happily conceded.

[–] Opisek 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

The reason clocks use it, is to not make it look visually unbalanced. Most often they write 4 as IIII. I find it infuriating to break such a simple rule though.

But also, I've never ever seen VIIII.

[–] Gabu 2 points 7 months ago

Julius Caesar's memoir of war in Gaul makes use of VIIII, for instance. You're right that it's much rarer, but was still used contemporarily and in modern times.