When Xerxes Loses His Cool
2025-05-21

This meme humorously depicts a modern-day reaction to an ancient story about Xerxes, the Persian king, who allegedly ordered his soldiers to punish the sea for destroying his bridge. The text overlays an image of a person looking incredulous while reading a document, perfectly capturing the absurdity of the historical event. It's a playful take on how bizarre historical decisions can seem to us today.