Beware The Ides of March

[Passport1]

This should be easy for the erudite members of BITOG. At least for the members that got a traditional education. Where did this quotation originate, who said it to whom and what does it portend?

"Et tu Brute?"

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[Egg_Head]

Julius Caesar, by Willie the Shake. The quote is Caesar's retort to Brutus after he gave him the knife and betrayed him. Caesar was told, beware the ides of March before he was murdered. Ides of March is considered to be the 15th.

 

[vavavroom]

Had a death in the family just before the Ides of March. It wasn't prophesized, though.

 

[qdeezie]

When I saw "The Ides of March", this was my immediate thought. Especially considering the subject matter of this forum.

 

[Skippy722]

 

[fdcg27]

We just saw a production of this play last Sunday.

 

[paulri]

 

[Slick3914]

Not a good day to eat a Caesar Salad.

 

[Invisible]

 

[paulri]

Oh, I'd take a stab at it.

Not a good day to eat a Caesar Salad.

 

[Passport1]

Julius Caesar, by Willie the Shake. The quote is Caesar's retort to Brutus after he gave him the knife and betrayed him. Caesar was told, beware the ides of March before he was murdered. Ides of March is considered to be the 15th.

That's right! And for having the first correct answer the carney barker says you get your choice of one of these adorable kewpie dolls.

Shopee PI

 

[spasm3]

Et tu ? Brute?