#Robert Evans behind the bastards

[isawthismeme]

[victusinveritas]

By the way, It Could Happen Here and Behind the Bastards are great podcasts by Robert Evans and friends.

[daancienttime]

The annals of history are replete with horrifying accounts of torture methods that were used in the ancient world. These brutal practices, designed to inflict excruciating pain and suffering, stand as a grim reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty. Here, we delve into some of the worst torture methods that were employed during ancient times.

[thelxiepia]

i've PEAKED

[enthusiastick]

“It's not going to surprise you to learn that ‘Charles Atlas’ was not his real name (because that's not anyone's real name.) What is funny is that his real name also sounds fake; he was born Angelo Siciliano (which sounds like what JK Rowling would have named an Italian wizard.)”

– Robert Evans, Behind the Bastards, Part Two: The History of American Masculinity Grifters

[neigh-kid]

Robert made a joke about an anarchist summer camp on one of the Oprah episodes that has been stuck in my head. So I made some logos for Robert’s summer camp.

[inkstainedhair]

[electricalsun]

[name-pending-i-promise]

Kinda curious how much crossover there is between fans of Cool Zone Media and Dropout. They've got similar vibes, a lot of former employees of a big 2000's comedic media company (Cracked and CollegeHumor, respectively) that fell apart and the employees just kinda started their own thing that's half company and half friend group. Both exist as companies but go out of their way to prioritize consumer satisfaction over profits. Both are very anticapitalist and left-leaning. Jamie Loftus and Vic Michaelis follow each other on Instagram.

Anyway I think they should do a crossover. Get Brennan on BtB. Get Robert Evans, Prop, and Margaret Killjoy on Game Changer.

[andie-platonically]

well i wasn’t expecting the lawrence of arabia episode of behind the bastards to say ace rights but i am here for it

[daancienttime]

11 Reasons You Can Blame the Recession on Worst Torture Methods in Ancient World

The annals of history are replete with horrifying accounts of torture methods that were used in the ancient world. These brutal practices, designed to inflict excruciating pain and suffering, stand as a grim reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty. Here, we delve into some of the worst torture methods that were employed during ancient times.

The Brazen Bull: One of the most infamous torture devices, the Brazen Bull, originated in ancient Greece. A hollow brass statue resembling a bull was used to enclose victims. As a fire blazed beneath, the victim would slowly roast to death, their anguished screams passing through tubes in the statue, creating eerie bull-like sounds.

Scaphism: This nightmarish method was practiced by ancient Persians. The victim would be trapped between two boats or hollowed-out tree trunks, with only their head, hands, and feet exposed. They were then force-fed a mixture of milk and honey, causing diarrhea. The exposed body parts attracted insects, leading to painful, prolonged death from infection.

The Rack: Employed in ancient Rome and beyond, the rack involved stretching the victim's limbs using ropes and pulleys. Joints would dislocate, muscles tear, and bones break, causing excruciating agony and long-term damage.

Flaying: Flaying, or skinning alive, was practiced across cultures including ancient Assyria and medieval Europe. Victims would endure unspeakable pain as their skin was meticulously peeled away, often leading to shock and death from blood loss.

Rat Torture: Practiced during the medieval period, this method involved placing a rat in a container against the victim's body and heating the container. The desperate rat would gnaw through the victim's flesh in an attempt to escape, causing excruciating pain and often death.

Conclusion: These macabre torture methods from the ancient world serve as chilling reminders of humanity's capacity for cruelty. Their use was not only a means of inflicting pain, but also a tool for asserting power and control. Reflecting on these horrors underscores the importance of empathy, respect for human rights, and the continued pursuit of a more just and compassionate world.

[welldressedloser]

[enthusiastick]

“And one of the things that's really funny here, is that as much as both of these guys suck (and they're both current influential right wing monsters), they both had each others' number twenty years ago. Like: their criticisms of each other are perfectly valid. Chafkin quotes a colleague who talked to each man about the other during this period, and this colleague said: ‘Musk thinks Peter is a sociopath, and Peter thinks Musk is a fraud & a braggart.’ Hey, guys: you're both right. You did it!”

– Robert Evans, Behind the Bastards, Part Two: How Peter Thiel Became the Gravedigger of Democracy

[stubbornvulpixquotes]

His closet was nothing but skeletons. It was like one of those monasteries built out of the bones of monks. That's Roy Cohn's closet.

-Robert Evans, Behind the Bastards - Part 2: Roy Cohn: The Man Who Made Donald Trump

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