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roman holiday

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Roman holiday

 
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–noun
1. a public spectacle or controversy marked by barbarism, vindictiveness, or scandal.
2. pleasure or advantage gained from the discomfort or suffering of others.
Origin:
1885–90
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Roman Holiday (1953) DVD
Classic comedy with Audrey Hepburn. 1000s of titles not found elsewhere
MoviesUnlimited.com
Roman Holiday
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www.TCM.com/Comedy
Roman holiday  
n.  

  1. Enjoyment or satisfaction derived from observing the suffering of others.

  2. A violent public spectacle or disturbance in which shame, degradation, or physical harm is intentionally inflicted on one person or group by another.


[From the bloody gladiatorial contests staged as entertainment for the ancient Romans.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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