2006-08-23 01:23:09 · 7 answers · asked by alex 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
I't talking about the ancient ones.
2006-08-23 01:51:44 · update #1
well were they pigs or not?
2006-08-23 02:07:21 · update #2
S.P.Q.R. is an initialism in Latin that was emblazoned on the standards of the Roman legions and was used by the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.
Like any translation, initialisms are of debatable value and accuracy, as the meanings of words are subject to both change and complexity. Its meaning was probably of archaic origin even during ancient Roman times.
A humorous backronym of the initialism is the Italian phrase "Sono pazzi questi Romani", which translates into "These Romans are crazy."
Other Italian backronyms are:
"Sono Porci Questi Romani" - "Those Romans Are Pigs."
"Solo Pago Quando Ricevo" - "I only pay when I get paid."
"Solo Preti Qui Regnano," meaning "Only priests rule here."
Another humorous meaning is "Small Profits, Quick Returns."
Skeptics and cynics may interpret it as "St. Peter's Questionable Reputation."
2006-08-23 01:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by ptblueghost64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they have a reputation for thieving and scamming people. Irish gypies are also known for fighting. People often say don't do business with them and stay clear, because they're trouble. When people say the word 'gypsy', it isn't intended to be an insult. If they are then they'll use the words 'gypo' or 'pikey'. Apparently year's ago they didn't mind people calling them gypsies, but then people starting using the word 'gypo' and they didn't like it, so now they prefer to be called Travellers instead. I've heard Irish Travellers call each other gypsy and other names, but from what i've heard, if anyone who isn't a traveller called them that, they probably wouldn't like it? Irish travellers who live on settlements in England or are now living in houses, still identify themselves as travellers, even if they're no longer travelling.
2016-03-17 01:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Irving Stone, in "The Agony and the Ecstasy" it was a joke amongst Florentines living in Renaissance Rome. The city was in decay and very unkempt and the locals were so... well, so far from what the people of Rome were in antiquity. Great book, btw.
2014-07-11 02:57:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spqr Wiki
2016-10-16 00:42:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Senatus Populus que romanus. "The Seante and People of Rome"
2006-08-23 02:02:42 · answer #5 · answered by Michael B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They weren't if you attempt to look at their era on their terms and not from your own modern stand point.
2006-08-25 03:39:17 · answer #6 · answered by samanthajanecaroline 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stands for "SENATVS POPOLUSQVE ROMANUS" -- the Senate of the People of Rome.
2006-08-23 02:55:47 · answer #7 · answered by denand2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋