Labels Again

[Tomangoes]

Taking the Label topic on another path. What is behind the letters.

For example on the SPQR Label (Lenis Guess etc) I was always convinced it was SMALL PROFIT QUICK RETURN.

But, but, but. as I was watching the Gladiator on the telly a couple of nights ago, Old Russ Crowe had SPQR tattooed on his arm, which turned out to be the sign of the Roman Legion. So whats it to be? Second hand car sales jargon, or Fighting talk.

Ed

[Guest Stuart T]

Its something like Senatus Populares Romanus (thats not quite right) - For the senate and the people of Rome. It was the motto of the Roman legions. Bit of a dull motto really, for King & country sort of thing.

[Dave Abbott]

Bit of a dull motto really, for King & country sort of thing.

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or even Western & Country, or was that country & western...

[Andyf]

Its something like Senatus Populares Romanus (thats not quite right) - For the senate and the people of Rome.  It was the motto of the Roman legions.  Bit of a dull motto really, for King & country sort of thing.

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And there's me thinking you were a man of education Mr Tyler

It's actually Senatus Populusque Romanus

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