Apparently, for more than two decades in the 1860s and 1870s the city of San Francisco humored the eccentricities — or insanity — of a man styling himself Emperor Norton. I as an American didn’t know that, but our Australian friend Aaron Andrews (DARKspawn) did.
Ah, but who is the realm Emperor Norton? The person on the pedestal or the beggar behind him? Indeed, the saga of Emperor Norton is one of my favorite parts of California history. If only more people would teach about him.
Cheers, Andrew! Been too long since I have graced your glorious pages with one of my creations. Glad you enjoyed this one. Cheers again, all =)
This is so worthy.
Damn it all; I proclaimed myself dictator-for-life of the vacant lot beside my apartment and half of the Carl’s Jr. next to it, but I didn’t get a statue. What gives?
Aye, Alex, but did you produce your own locally-accepted currency as well, and write editorials in the newspaper?