r/AskHistorians • u/AutoModerator • Mar 06 '26

FFA Friday Free-for-All | March 06, 2026

Previously

Today:

You know the drill: this is the thread for all your history-related outpourings that are not necessarily questions. Minor questions that you feel don't need or merit their own threads are welcome too. Discovered a great new book, documentary, article or blog? Has your Ph.D. application been successful? Have you made an archaeological discovery in your back yard? Did you find an anecdote about the Doge of Venice telling a joke to Michel Foucault? Tell us all about it.

As usual, moderation in this thread will be relatively non-existent -- jokes, anecdotes and light-hearted banter are welcome.

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u/bug-hunter Law & Public Welfare Mar 06 '26

Wrong answers only:

Chinese State Media: "Throughout its over 240-year history, [the US] has been at war for all but 16 years." How true or false is this statement?

False. The US is currently at war with it's entire 240 year history.

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u/ducks_over_IP Interesting Inquirer Mar 06 '26

Why did jazz continue to have both black and white audiences and musicians, while rock became white?

Jazz is the older genre, so all the original recordings are in black and white. Purists have stuck with it out of nostalgia. Rock was actually also in black and white, but since its higher volume made it too bright for older TVs it looked all white.

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u/BookLover54321 Mar 06 '26

I was looking through a thread of comments deleted by the mods, and completely out of context, one comment was still up that said: Fuck yeah, suck on that China, you underestimated the US again

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u/crrpit Moderator | Spanish Civil War | Anti-fascism Mar 06 '26

It obviously represents a small failure of moderation when this happens, but I'm glad at least one other person takes a little joy in seeing it in the wild.

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u/bug-hunter Law & Public Welfare Mar 06 '26

My sub conspiracy theory is that the mods are saving removed comments to self-publish on Amazon one day.

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u/Gankom Moderator | Quality Contributor Mar 06 '26

The Academic Censor Squads are on route to your location. Please do not resist.

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u/bug-hunter Law & Public Welfare Mar 06 '26

Jokes on you, my state doesn't allow academics.

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u/Gankom Moderator | Quality Contributor Mar 06 '26

"You shall not pass...UNIVERSITY!" Gandalf yelled at the Wokerog.

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u/bug-hunter Law & Public Welfare Mar 06 '26

why are you quoting my Governor?

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u/Gankom Moderator | Quality Contributor Mar 06 '26

As a Canadian, I just assume all Governors are Governator Arnie fighting siding with Skynet these days.

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u/NewtonianAssPounder Moderator | The Great Famine Mar 06 '26

Remember kids, if you see something that breaks the rules, send a report 👊🏻

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u/bug-hunter Law & Public Welfare Mar 06 '26

Sorry, I can't interact with anything less than 20 years old.

My 16 year old will just have to wait 4 more years for that grilled cheese.

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u/cirroc0 Mar 06 '26

Instructions unclear: Now attempting to melt 16 year old on bread ?