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When in Rome do as the Romans do

Posted by Ronnie Russell on September 10, 2001

In Reply to: When in Rome do as the Romans do posted by ESC on October 31, 2000

I cannot add anything to the history of the phrase; however, it was revived and made popular again by the Bob and Ray comedy team during the 50's and 60's. I recall many people using the phrase in for situation during that era.

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