Frank and Ernest by Thaves for April 20, 2023

She’s sic.

The complete phrase is “Sic transit gloria mundi.” It translates to “Gloria gets sick on the bus on Mondays.” It is a Latin sentence spoken during the coronation of a new Pope.

Gloria rides one b!tch!n HAWG!

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What it means Ernie is “You are asking the wrong person”…!

Gloria, you’re always on the bus now

Sitting next to somebody, you gotta get him somehow

The bus has got to slow down before you start to blow it

I think you’re headed for downtown, so be careful with your wallet

“G-L-O-R-I-A…..Gloooriaaaaa. G-L-O-R-I-A!!!!!”

In today’s slang, it would be someone complimenting Gloria’s vehicle.

I am reminded of the CD of Pigorian Chant (Grunt) in which “regular” Latin is spoken by all the barnyard animals – except the pigs…

“Et in terra chicken pox romana;

Sic sic transit gloria mañana;

Sanctus estes Kefauviridiana

In flagrante delicto Svetlana;

Lord, have mercy on my solo."

—The Monk’s aria from Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice, An Opera in One Unnatural Act by the increasingly late P.D.Q. Bach

During the Roman Empire, when a general returned to Rome after a successful campaign, he would be welcomed with a huge parade with a multitude of Roman citizens cheering him and showering him with gifts. Leading the parade in a chariot, he would proudly display the foreign treasure he had captured including slaves and exotic animals. In order to discourage him from getting too carried away by his newfound fame, the emperor would often have someone ride in the chariot with the general and whisper in his ear throughout the ceremony, “Sic Transit Gloria” (Glory fades or All glory is fleeting) to remind the general that his popularity would not last.

Eventually, the phrase came to be used in the coronation of a new pope.

“Fame is fleeting”, but not for Gloria. Her fame is renowned throughout the City Transit Bus Fleet… ☺

I was sure someone would mention my favourite Latin phrase, but I guess I’ll have to do it myself: Illegitimi non carborundum".

No, it’s Thursday.

It’s a description of America today.

I believe it is also the name of a company that produces videos of transit vehicles.