#TIL: The Spartans were defeated by a bunch of gay couples vogueing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_Band_of_Thebes
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"The Sacred Band of Thebes (Ἱερὸς Λόχος, Hieròs Lókhos) was a troop of select soldiers, consisting of 150 pairs of male lovers which formed the elite force of the Theban army in the 4th century BC, ending Spartan domination."
#ArmyofLovers
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Basically the Thebans held the high ground, and the Spartans tried to intimidate them into fighting on low ground (typical bullies, amiright?). Instead of fighting the gays struck an "at ease" pose with theatrical choreography and the bullies backed off.
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So when they say " #Molonlabe," I say ...
#VOGUE!
This is a repost because I screwed it up the first time.
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