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Sysman replied

20 February 2013, 16:10
Originally posted by Gibbon View Post

Today's offering.

Equo ne credite, Teucri! Quidquid id est, timeo Graecos et dona ferentis

Even the Trojans had a horsemeat scandal.

In those days the Greeks were the dodgy suppliers.
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DaveB replied

20 February 2013, 15:23
Originally posted by TestMangler View Post

I don't know any Latin, so I just have to Ad Lib
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TestMangler replied

20 February 2013, 15:05
I don't know any Latin, so I just have to Ad Lib
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OwlHoot replied

20 February 2013, 15:02
Originally posted by Gibbon View Post

Equo ne credite, Teucri! Quidquid id est, timeo Graecos et dona ferentis

Horse meat?! I don't believe it, Teucri! Two quid that is, time for a Great lamb donner!

(It loses a bit in translation)
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Uncle Albert replied

20 February 2013, 14:40
Horse crudités, Turkish! One pound fish, time to invite Donna & Grace over.
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DaveB replied

20 February 2013, 14:37
Originally posted by zeitghost

Beware of Greeks bearing gifts.

Thats just the last part.

"Do not trust the horse, Trojans. Whatever it is, I fear the Greeks, even those bearing gifts."

I knew that Latin O' Level would come in handy one day.
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mudskipper replied

20 February 2013, 14:32
Neither a borrower nor a lender be.
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DimPrawn replied

20 February 2013, 14:31
Originally posted by Gibbon View Post

Today's offering.

Equo ne credite, Teucri! Quidquid id est, timeo Graecos et dona ferentis

Can't get credit? Get a quid quick with quick quid payday loans, only 3434343858% APR*!

*All loans backed by the Greek taxpayer, Stavros.
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stek replied

20 February 2013, 14:29
Wednesday Latin Quiz

Romani ite domum?
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Gibbon started a topic Wednesday Latin Quiz

20 February 2013, 14:21
Wednesday Latin Quiz

Today's offering.

Equo ne credite, Teucri! Quidquid id est, timeo Graecos et dona ferentis
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