Fiddling while Rome burns

Posted by Bluebaron on December 08, 1999

In this case, the fiddling is euphemistic, but the burning actual. Refers to the Emperor Nero, who "fiddled around" while Rome actually was burning.

• Fiddling E. 12/13/99
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• Fiddling while Rome burns ESC 12/11/99
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• Fiddling while Rome burns LCC - Learned Contributions Committee 12/09/99
  • Fiddling while Rome burns--Reply to LCC bluebaron 12/09/99
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      • More in sadness that in anger LCC 12/10/99
        • More in sadness that in anger---Reply to LCC bluebaron 12/10/99