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Discover what your personal Roman Empire is
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If you’ve heard the phrase “My Roman Empire,” you’ve probably gathered that no one actually possesses their own historical era—so what does it mean? This viral TikTok trend began with women asking men how often they think about the Roman Empire, and it turns out, a lot of them think about it every day. As the trend developed, the phrase “My Roman Empire” came to mean anything you think about constantly. Keep reading to learn more about the meaning and origin of the phrase, as well as how to use it in conversation.
Things You Should Know
- “My Roman Empire” is a phrase that describes something you think about daily.
- It stems from a TikTok trend asking men how often they think about the Roman Empire, which many do daily.
- Use the phrase to talk about your favorite movie, celeb moment, or memorable event in your life. For example: "The ending of Harry Potter is my Roman Empire.
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- ↑ https://kcroonews.com/40433/news-2/opinion-my-roman-empire-the-internets-icebreakers/
- ↑ https://www.teenvogue.com/story/tiktok-roman-empire-trend-shows-how-misogyny-informs-historical-record-op-ed
- ↑ https://people.com/tiktok-trend-reveals-how-often-men-think-about-roman-empire-7970437
- ↑ https://www.teenvogue.com/story/tiktok-roman-empire-trend-shows-how-misogyny-informs-historical-record-op-ed
- ↑ https://www.reckon.news/honey/2023/09/whats-your-roman-empire.html
- ↑ https://www.michigandaily.com/arts/digital-culture/whats-your-roman-empire-why-social-media-loves-gendered-trends/
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- ↑ https://www.wired.com/story/ask-men-about-roman-empire-tiktok-twitter-pop-culture/
- ↑ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-roman-empire-tiktok-trend-why-are-people-asking-men-how-often-think/
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