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  • jon-nycJ Offline
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    August: Before it was named after the emperor Augustus in 8 BC the Romans called it Sextilis – the sixth month.

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    • MikM Away
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      Henry VIII of England, who reigned from 1509-1547, had people who were called "Grooms of Stool" whose job it was to wipe his butt. He had 4 such people during his reign, all of whom were knighted. He may have hated most of his wives, but he took care of his butt wipers.

      Henry VIII of England, is infamous for his six wives and ruthless political maneuvering, but one of the more bizarre aspects of his court was the role of the Groom of the Stool. Despite the humorous title and rather intimate job description, assisting the king with his toileting, the position was one of incredible trust, influence, and prestige.

      The Groom of the Stool was responsible for managing the king’s personal hygiene, including wiping his rear after using the royal close stool (a portable toilet). But the role went far beyond that.

      These grooms had unparalleled private access to the king, and because of the time spent in such close quarters, they became trusted confidants and even political advisors. The intimacy of the role created an unusual path to power, every Groom of the Stool during Henry’s reign was eventually knighted.

      In total, Henry VIII had four men serve in this position, including Sir William Compton and Sir Anthony Denny. Far from being laughed at, they were envied. In a court where access to the monarch was everything, the Groom of the Stool was arguably closer to Henry than anyone. He may have sent wives to the executioner, but he certainly looked after his butt wipers.

      "The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell." Simone Weil

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      • MikM Mik

        Henry VIII of England, who reigned from 1509-1547, had people who were called "Grooms of Stool" whose job it was to wipe his butt. He had 4 such people during his reign, all of whom were knighted. He may have hated most of his wives, but he took care of his butt wipers.

        Henry VIII of England, is infamous for his six wives and ruthless political maneuvering, but one of the more bizarre aspects of his court was the role of the Groom of the Stool. Despite the humorous title and rather intimate job description, assisting the king with his toileting, the position was one of incredible trust, influence, and prestige.

        The Groom of the Stool was responsible for managing the king’s personal hygiene, including wiping his rear after using the royal close stool (a portable toilet). But the role went far beyond that.

        These grooms had unparalleled private access to the king, and because of the time spent in such close quarters, they became trusted confidants and even political advisors. The intimacy of the role created an unusual path to power, every Groom of the Stool during Henry’s reign was eventually knighted.

        In total, Henry VIII had four men serve in this position, including Sir William Compton and Sir Anthony Denny. Far from being laughed at, they were envied. In a court where access to the monarch was everything, the Groom of the Stool was arguably closer to Henry than anyone. He may have sent wives to the executioner, but he certainly looked after his butt wipers.

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        @Mik

        The job is still out there, tho' now called "Groom of the Robes."

        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groom_of_the_Robes

        But maybe not in a so intimate position. Henry VIII seems to have other occupants than the one in Wiki.

        Flushing the toilet is like practicing the piano; you just cannot go too long without doing it.--Axtremus

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          I’ve tried so many different ass wipers. In my experience, if you want it done right, you have to do it yourself.

          Education is extremely important.

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              (Yeah I can’t sleep tonight)

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                The removal process is mildly interesting. The fact that they’re all face tattoos of extremist political shit is even more so.

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                  I was only joking

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                  • MikM Away
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                    Hmmm. I suppose so.

                    "The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell." Simone Weil

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                      @Mik

                      The job is still out there, tho' now called "Groom of the Robes."

                      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groom_of_the_Robes

                      But maybe not in a so intimate position. Henry VIII seems to have other occupants than the one in Wiki.

                      MikM Away
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                      Mik
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                      @Tom-K said in Mildly interesting:

                      @Mik

                      The job is still out there, tho' now called "Groom of the Robes."

                      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groom_of_the_Robes

                      But maybe not in a so intimate position. Henry VIII seems to have other occupants than the one in Wiki.

                      I dunno. I could see good King Charles maintaining the tradition.

                      "The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell." Simone Weil

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