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Emperor Norton - Live Like Him
Joshua Norton, or as he preferred to be called, Norton I, proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico in 1859.

Althought a pauper, he was fed free in San Francisco's best restaurants.

Although a madman, he had all his state proclamations published in San Francisco's newspapers.

While rational reformers elsewhere failed to crack the national bank monopoly with alternate currency plans, Norton I had own private currency accepted throughout San Francisco.

When the Vigilantes decide to have a pogrom against the Chinese, and sane men would have tried to stop them, Norton I did nothing but stand in the street, head bowed, praying. The Vigilantes dispersed.

"When the proper man does nothing (wu-wei), his thought is felt ten thousand miles." - Lao Tse

Although a fool, Norton I wrote letters which were seriously considered by Abraham Lincoln and Queen Victoria.

"You must take the bull by the tail and look the facts in the face." - W.C. Fields

Although a charlatan, Norton I was so beloved that 30,000 people turned out for his funeral in 1880.

"Everybody understands Mickey Mouse. Few understand Hermann Hesse. Hardly anybody understands Einstein. And nobody understands Emperor Norton." - Malaclypse the Younger, K.S.C.


That can be found here (http://www.knauer.org/mike/discordia/norton.php) and there's also a Wikipedia article on him here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Norton).

I so want to declare myself emperor.

Which America?

Sorry, it's the theme of the day :D

Which America?

Sorry, it's the theme of the day :D

Ah, well he declared himself Emperor of these United States, so the USA, but he also occasionally called himself protector of Mexico.

That guy's the man!

I proclaim myself Emperor of Internets.

I proclaim myself as emperor of Pennsylvania

I proclaim myself Emperor of America, Lord High Commander of Canadian Armed Forces, El Presidente of Antartica, and Consul of the Pacific Ocean.

I proclaim myself Emperor of America, Lord High Commander of Canadian Armed Forces, El Presidente of Antartica, and Consul of the Pacific Ocean.

I add to my titles Conqueror of Guam and Dictator for Life of the Falkland Islands.

I proclaim myself as emperor of Pennsylvania
You will have to fight me and the Imperial Quaonion forces for that title!:p

I am the Duke of New York

I proclaim myself Emperor of America, Lord High Commander of Canadian Armed Forces, El Presidente of Antartica, and Consul of the Pacific Ocean.

I declare myself the Grand Puba of the Moon, Prime Minister of Russia, Supreme General of England, Emperor of Austrailia, and Grand High Monarch of China.

I proclaim myself Emperor of Internets.
Ill fight ya for it!

Ill fight ya for it!

I'll trade you the Eritrean Interweb for peace.

Ill fight ya for it!

So will I!

(Oh well... I'm stil lthe Director of ARPANET...)

I add to my titles Conqueror of Guam and Dictator for Life of the Falkland Islands.

I then declare myself King of the Bahamas, President of Jamica, and Millitary Governor of the Cayman Islands. And I order the disbanding of Congress.

Nuh-uh. I want Antartica...Or I'll start a penguin revolution.

I'll trade you the Eritrean Interweb for peace.
No deal!

Nuh-uh. I want Antartica...Or I'll start a penguin revolution.

Hmm. You can take Australia from Pyth. They've got penguins. Although he might fight for it...

I am the President for Life of Luxemborg, fear me!

I am the President for Life of Luxemborg, fear me!

I'm Commander in Chief of Switzerland!

Hmm. You can take Australia from Pyth. They've got penguins. Although he might fight for it...

What species?

What species?

Not sure. But they've got other zany animals too. Oh, and while I'm posting, I am Supreme Dictator of Greenland.

Oh yeah? Well I'm the War Chief of Andorra!

No deal!

Very well then...I must contact General Goatse to see what course to pursue next.

I am Warlord of Iceland! And Overlord of the Artic Circle.

I'm Emperor of Sussex!

I am Chancellor of the Universe, and I am presently at the beginning of my 47-trillion-year term. I can only stand for re-election once, but hell, I still have 46,999,999,999,976 years, 6 months, and 2 weeks ahead of me. That means I get free fried chicken and Pepsi upon request on any day containing at least two consonants and a vowel. I also get to appoint m dog to any office I choose. So there.

Well...

I am the Apostle of France.

I just found out about this guy. Awesome!



That can be found here (http://www.knauer.org/mike/discordia/norton.php) and there's also a Wikipedia article on him here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Norton).

I so want to declare myself emperor.
I remeber that guy from something on the history channel. I found it to be rather cool.

I am Chancellor of the Universe, and I am presently at the beginning of my 47-trillion-year term. I can only stand for re-election once, but hell, I still have 46,999,999,999,976 years, 6 months, and 2 weeks ahead of me. That means I get free fried chicken and Pepsi upon request on any day containing at least two consonants and a vowel. I also get to appoint m dog to any office I choose. So there.

Well...

I am Supreme and Unchallenged Benovolent Overemperor of the Multiverse! So there.

I just found out about this guy. Awesome!



That can be found here (http://www.knauer.org/mike/discordia/norton.php) and there's also a Wikipedia article on him here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Norton).

I so want to declare myself emperor.

Yeah, he's pretty famous in San Fran. San Fran has had a pretty cool history of being an offbeat and liberal place.

San Francisco open your Golden Gate.....

I remeber that guy from something on the history channel. I found it to be rather cool.

Hey! On topicness! Awesome. Anyways, I'm really tempted to move to San Francisco and do that, just so I can get free food. And be an emperor.

I am The Dude...need I say more?

Not sure. But they've got other zany animals too. Oh, and while I'm posting, I am Supreme Dictator of Greenland.

Hmm...I'll have to be sure about this...In the meanwhile, watch your penguin citizens closely...

I declare myself queen of the Arctic, which includes the northern parts of Russia, Alaska, and my dear old Canada. I shall be protected by my subjects, the polar bears, and the national attraction shall be the Northern Lights. *nods*

I declare myself queen of the Arctic, which includes the northern parts of Russia, Alaska, and my dear old Canada. I shall be protected by my subjects, the polar bears, and the national attraction shall be the Northern Lights. *nods*

Feh. Aurora Australis FTW!

Hmm. You can take Australia from Pyth. They've got penguins. Although he might fight for it...

I will so! With my Tsar Bombas!!!

I declare myself queen of the Arctic, which includes the northern parts of Russia, Alaska, and my dear old Canada. I shall be protected by my subjects, the polar bears, and the national attraction shall be the Northern Lights. *nods*

*ahem*

I'm Prime Minister of Russia. And I invoke the Iron Curtain. Bye.

*ahem*

I'm Prime Minister of Russia. And I invoke the Iron Curtain. Bye.

Hey, Pyth, while I declare myself God, I was wondering if you ever started that trial thread?

Hey! On topicness! Awesome. Anyways, I'm really tempted to move to San Francisco and do that, just so I can get free food. And be an emperor.
It is on topic. I was refering to the guy. Oh, and I hereby declare myself Emperor of Finland! Why? Because Finland can kick your ass. And yours, and yours too, and yours too!

Hey, Pyth, while I declare myself God, I was wondering if you ever started that trial thread?

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Oh. STARTING! Quick, so I don't forget. Again.

It is on topic. I was refering to the guy. Oh, and I hereby declare myself Emperor of Finland! Why? Because Finland can kick your ass. And yours, and yours too, and yours too!

Right. I was saying the on topicness was awesome.

I proclaim my self Lord of the Seas , Air Chief Marshal of the Rockall Air Force, Protector of Pitcairn and Overlord of Natal

*ahem*

I'm Prime Minister of Russia. And I invoke the Iron Curtain. Bye.

Nope, I'm stealing the northern part of your country...and Siberia.

If he was Emperor...I am God.

Nope, I'm stealing the northern part of your country...and Siberia.

Well, go through THIS.

*launches whole nuclear arsenal times 345 after nuclear buildup*

Well, go through THIS.

*launches whole nuclear arsenal times 345 after nuclear buildup*

*puts up a defense made of polar bears*

*steals penguins from the antarctics and puts them up as a barrier*

*puts up a defense made of polar bears*

*steals penguins from the antarctics and puts them up as a barrier*

*goes through polar bears with T-95 tanks*

I call myself Matt-Muad'Dib.

I call myself Matt-Muad'Dib.
Well now. Someone's read Dune.

Well, never gonna get through the penguins. If they're in the Artic now, screw Antartica.

*goes through polar bears with T-95 tanks*

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa? We're getting into weaponry names now?

*becomes completely confused*:confused:

Well now. Someone's read Dune.

I don't imagine that my reference is very obscure.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaa? We're getting into weaponry names now?

*becomes completely confused*:confused:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-95

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-95

well...well...My polar bears shake their rear ends at you!

well...well...My polar bears shake their rear ends at you!

And are promptly silenced by main guns.

Face it... you lose!

And are promptly silenced by main guns.

Face it... you lose!

Nope. I shall never lose. I want Siberia, and you aren't going to stop me. What are you going to do? Kill all the polar bears?

oh my fucking god.

And the Finnish lie in wait, waiting for everyone else to annihilate each other. Then we Fins will take over! And the Empire Of Finland will be ruled by me, and the world will enter a Golden Age, and I will be loved by all the people in the land! Then I will enslave them all. *cough*concubines*cough*

Nope. I shall never lose. I want Siberia, and you aren't going to stop me. What are you going to do? Kill all the polar bears?

Yes...

VX GAS!!!

Yes...

VX GAS!!!

NO! Don't kill the polar bears! They're too cute to be killed...:(

NO! Don't kill the polar bears! They're too cute to be killed...:(

No. They are a MENACE!

VX! Sarin! Bird Flu! Ebola! Malburg!

No. They are a MENACE!

VX! Sarin! Bird Flu! Ebola! Malburg!

Menace? How dare you? :eek:

What about your...Russians? huh?

Menace? How dare you? :eek:

What about your...Russians? huh?
Meh. The Fins are the best of the Scandinavian races! We WILL prevail!

Menace? How dare you? :eek:

What about your...Russians? huh?

Meh, nobody lives up there anyway.

*nuclear testing*

Meh, nobody lives up there anyway.

*nuclear testing*

But the radiation's killing all of my darling bears. :(

But the radiation's killing all of my darling bears. :(

All rebellions must be crushed! For the people! For equality! For the WORKING CLASS!!!

*turns into USSR*

All rebellions must be crushed! For the people! For equality! For the WORKING CLASS!!!

*turns into USSR*

ooooooo, fun fun! My bears shall join you and your fight against capitalism then, in exchange for equal rights and freedom.

ooooooo, fun fun! My bears shall join you and your fight against capitalism then, in exchange for equal rights and freedom.

Ah. We grant this.

Ah. We grant this.

Awesome. You now have an army of armoured bears fighting for you. Use them wisely. :D

Awesome. You now have an army of armoured bears fighting for you. Use them wisely. :D

I shall. *overruns Finland*