Hollywood must share the blame for this perception, not to mention the inability of the average moviegoer to distinguish Caesar from Croesus.

And then, now that I think of how Herodotus wrote of that unfortunate Lydian, perhaps it's natural for us to think of the ancients as unbearably serious, grave, and wise.

After all, if the Romans were really so colorful, energetic, and even silly, how come they're dead?

Everyone in Rome is dead??!!??

Sorry, couldn't resist. :)

I love it when Dave draws strips that deals with art. And I love the idea of a brightly colored Capitol and White House. :D

I know, it was supposed to be exaggerated for comic effect. But I don't think they were running around yelling "Fabulous" "super sassy" and other things that make a hairdresser look macho in comparison.

What, hairdressers are sissies? They make you sit still while they wave blades around your face and head. Then they make you pay them, even tip them.

Hairdressers are hard core.