Did you know that the "Forums" of old Roman days was actually a Comedy Club open mike....
Yeah, it had good intentions with smart fellers spouting laughable philosophical stuff like liberal Democratics, but once people excused themselves to use the masturbatory, the jokes were unleashed. "Sheckythomopulus" an Israelite with flashy togas, had quips like "take my wench, please"... He would note fat men taking either too long or not long enough to accomplish the task at hand and make commentary. The crowds roared. His sidekick was a simpleton named "Hemiopolus", a dolt....
Bet you didnt know that.