• Godric@lemmy.worldOP
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    2 years ago

    Context: The absolute chad on the right is Diogenes of Sinope, ancient Greek philosopher who took Cynicism (asceticism and rejection of social norms) to its logical extremes.

    He was once visited by Alexander the Great, yes, that one, where Alexander asked if he could do anything for the famous philosopher, who lived in a clay wine jug in the marketplace by choice.

    “Stand a little out of my sun” was Diogenes’ reply to the most powerful man in the world.

    To that Alexander replied “If I weren’t Alexander, I would like to be Diogenes”. Supposedly Diogenes agreed, stating that "If I were not Diogenes, I too would like to be Diogenes ".

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      Additional context: the soyjack on the left is what happens when you order pizza in Bavaria while running from authorities.