Comments on: Bread and Circuses

Question: Bread and Circuses

kalapierson — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:54:39 -0800

I'm seeking writing or creative work related to the idea of "Bread and Circuses." Essays related to this theme, art/media projects creatively interpreting this theme, or your thoughts (as abstract/creative as you like) about this theme.

By: Detuned Radio

Detuned Radio — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:40:50 -0800

There was a great Toad the Wet Sprocket album titled "Bread and Circus." I never bothered to find out why - maybe it'll prove relevant in your "quest." Toad (and especially the lead singer, Glen Phillips) was lyrically a highly poetic/literate band. Meaning, their lyrics had many, many allusions to literature, history, philosophy, etc.

By: Greg Nog

Greg Nog — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:44:45 -0800

Ah, the heady days of the late nineties...

Congress Approves $4 Billion For Bread, Circuses

By: optovox

optovox — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:49:39 -0800

Star Trek "Bread and Circuses" episode.

By: gimonca

gimonca — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:59:40 -0800

Juvenal, Satire X for the original. "Panem et circenses".

By: lhall

lhall — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:18:05 -0800

Logan's Run contains strong thematic elements along these lines.

By: thomas j wise

thomas j wise — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:31:17 -0800

Aldous Huxley's Brave New World.

By: freya_lamb

freya_lamb — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:39:21 -0800

A truly evergreen topic. This may be a bit literal, but any excuse to big up a fantastic number is good enough for me: Panis et Circenses by Os Mutantes.

Portuguese lyrics and english translations discussed here and scratchy youtube vid version here.

By: freya_lamb

freya_lamb — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:47:05 -0800

Ack! Sorry, that first link goes to the dodgy english version - not good! Check out the far superior original thusly.