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[–] BenLeMan@lemmy.world 51 points 6 days ago (10 children)

So, quick question: what exactly does he need a ballroom for? It's not like he's any good at dancing, even though he is somewhat famous for his double-handed cock milker move. Exhibit A

What's more, he doesn't have any balls, either. Certainly not the kind that would require a dedicated room. Exhibit B

I really don't get these brain farts of his. But hey, I'm not the one with syphilis-induced dementia here.

God, I can't wait until you guys finally muster the courage to oust this wannabe dictator and his clique.

[–] Rothe@piefed.social 17 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Because it is not so much a ball room as it is a throne room. He wants a giant hall where he can preside at a throne in the end, where people who wants to see him has to walk through the entire thing feeling humbled, just like his dictator pals does it.

[–] Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

What heads of state sit on a throne in a big room where petitioners walk across to address them in 2025?

[–] zalgotext@sh.itjust.works 7 points 5 days ago

Ones in fantasy novels

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