But Greece only laid the framework. Rome took it to new heights. It’s like choosing “Pistol” Pete Maravich over Michael Jordan because he came first. Yeah, that’s true, but Jordan built upon that foundation and revolutionized the sport.
Besides which it’s pretty debatable whether the Romans deserve the blame for Jesus. But I’ll avoid that discussion so we don’t give Steve a heart attack with the topic that can’t be discussed.
I’m voting for Greece purely because I like gyros. Greek food is pretty good and obviously Roman food sucked because I’ve never been to a Roman restuarant, even in Italy.
Comment by a random John — August 25, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
If you’re in the northeast or Canada try a donair. Sort of like a gyro but much, much, much better. I don’t care for gyros either. But donairs are my favorite food and it’s (unfortunately) been years since I last had one as they aren’t available in the western US.
I would do almost anything if there was a way to get a donair from King of Donairs.
Mmmmm…nothing beats a gyro bought from a dodgy street vendor complete with flies buzzing all around the spinning lamb and served with a side of chips greasy enough to stop your heart and doused with salt and vinegar. So good you eat it standing right there on the sidewalk…
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What would Ancient Rome be without Ancient Greece?
Comment by Dan — August 25, 2008 @ 9:14 am
Greece. Too many vomitoriums in Roma.
Comment by meems — August 25, 2008 @ 9:26 am
Dan is right. No Rome without Greece. Architecturally, philosophically, scientifically… unbeatable.
Comment by Supergenius — August 25, 2008 @ 9:45 am
Greece, of course.
Comment by gabby — August 25, 2008 @ 9:46 am
But Greece only laid the framework. Rome took it to new heights. It’s like choosing “Pistol” Pete Maravich over Michael Jordan because he came first. Yeah, that’s true, but Jordan built upon that foundation and revolutionized the sport.
Comment by Rusty — August 25, 2008 @ 10:15 am
Jordon also helped destroy the NBA, so I choose Greece.
Comment by jjohnsen — August 25, 2008 @ 10:17 am
I picked ancient Greece because it was less Roman and more Greek.
Comment by BrianJ — August 25, 2008 @ 11:47 am
Druids for $800, Alex.
Comment by D. Fletcher — August 25, 2008 @ 11:55 am
The Greeks killed Socrates. Game. Match. Point.
Plus they had that creepy boy-love thing going.
Comment by Clark — August 25, 2008 @ 11:57 am
The Romans killed Jesus.
Comment by Tim J — August 25, 2008 @ 12:11 pm
Hellenization corrupted everything. Neener neener neener.
Besides which it’s pretty debatable whether the Romans deserve the blame for Jesus. But I’ll avoid that discussion so we don’t give Steve a heart attack with the topic that can’t be discussed.
Comment by Clark — August 25, 2008 @ 2:57 pm
I’m voting for Greece purely because I like gyros. Greek food is pretty good and obviously Roman food sucked because I’ve never been to a Roman restuarant, even in Italy.
Comment by a random John — August 25, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
If you’re in the northeast or Canada try a donair. Sort of like a gyro but much, much, much better. I don’t care for gyros either. But donairs are my favorite food and it’s (unfortunately) been years since I last had one as they aren’t available in the western US.
I would do almost anything if there was a way to get a donair from King of Donairs.
Now I’m depressed.
Comment by Clark — August 25, 2008 @ 3:24 pm
???
Comment by MCQ — August 25, 2008 @ 4:40 pm
Mmmmm…nothing beats a gyro bought from a dodgy street vendor complete with flies buzzing all around the spinning lamb and served with a side of chips greasy enough to stop your heart and doused with salt and vinegar. So good you eat it standing right there on the sidewalk…
wait, what was the question?
Oh yeah…Greece.
Comment by shazbraz — August 25, 2008 @ 5:57 pm
Shazbraz, can I interest you in a falafel?
MCQ, can you tell I don’t play tennis?
Comment by clark — August 25, 2008 @ 9:44 pm
Ahhh yes, it all makes sense now.
Comment by MCQ — August 25, 2008 @ 10:17 pm
Döner, is the preferred spelling, I believe. At least by the Turks.
Comment by meems — August 26, 2008 @ 8:03 am
Yeah, I voted for Greece as well. That Socrates was pretty annoying when you get down to it.
Comment by BTD Greg — August 26, 2008 @ 9:34 am
Meems, that sure changes the whole Doner party feast up near Tahoe doesn’t it?
Comment by Clark — August 26, 2008 @ 10:08 am
Clark. Sick.
Comment by BrianJ — August 26, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
(and to think I was going to invite you over for some homemade shawarma!)
Comment by BrianJ — August 26, 2008 @ 12:27 pm