The mantra of the Roman Empire was "Give Them Bread and Circus". Feed and entertain the populace and they will comply. This has worked throughout history. Still does. We love our sporting events. But why don't many athletes get paid for entertaining the populace? Why is it tolerated? Why does the NCAA and the IOC pay the performers nothing and pocket the money themselves. The Strongman explains.
The mantra of the Roman Empire was "Give Them Bread and Circus". Feed and entertain the populace and they will comply. This has worked throughout history. Still does. We love our sporting events. But why don't many athletes get paid for entertaining the populace? Why is it tolerated? Why does the NCAA and the IOC pay the performers nothing and pocket the money themselves. The Strongman explains.
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