stackyFACTSIn prominent historical European courts, dining was heavily treated as a massive public spectator sport rather than a private biological necessity.
In prominent historical European courts, dining was heavily treated as a massive public spectator sport rather than a private biological necessity. Dozens of highly ranked noble courtiers would eagerly gather behind ropes simply to silently watch their reigning monarch chew and swallow daily meals. Earning the incredibly prestigious right to respectfully hand the king a simple damp napkin during these bizarre public eating ceremonies was considered a massive political victory.
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