Reminder that much of the Victorian era coincided with The Great Binge

The Great Binge being a period of over 40 years where people of all ages, all nationalities, and all social classes were routinely tripping balls.

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davel@lemmy.ml · 6 pts · 170d

It was also the zenith of largest empire in world history. The bourgeoisie partied while the proletariat toiled for survival wages. I imagine they had their own untouchable pedo ring that would put Prince Andrew’s to shame.

Squibbles@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 170d

New Viagra Boys album cover rocks