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Layabouts throughout history


When you read history of the classical era, you encounter wonderful epithets like this one, about a coddled philosopher during the reign of Marcus Aurelius: “…this scrimshanking, duty-dodging exponent of hypertrophied egotism….”

Plus: doubtless, no fun at parties.

One Response to “Layabouts throughout history”

  1. Dan Says:

    For those who may not be familiar with the term:
    SCRIMSHANK
    intransitive verb
    British
    : to shirk one’s work or obligations

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