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On July 26th, 1184, a tragic incident unfolded as sixty guests in the company of the King of Germany lost their lives, and a considerable number of them tragically perished by drowning in human excrem (en.wikipedia.org)
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[–] NegativeInf 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I could see a fictionalized TV show version of this where Henry sabotaged the flooring and consolidated power by killing 60 nobles in shit. I mean, he survived by sitting in a stone floored alcove that didn't fall.

[–] Kyrgizion 6 points 11 months ago

It will be known as the brown wedding.

[–] Apollonius_Cone 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Henry was asked for a comment on the disaster. "Ah, crap."

[–] Potatos_are_not_friends 2 points 11 months ago

Gonna believe he said "Oh poopies"