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Old 04-28-2016, 10:46 AM   #25
Hack&Lube
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Originally Posted by polak View Post
Most cities have a Triumphal arch. Surprised that tradition didn't carry over. There's one in Central Park but I think that's the only place I've seen one in North America.
Those are all over Europe because they celebrate war victories, conquering other countries, emperors coming back after having killed thousands of people, etc.

It doesn't really vibe seeing how we have Memorial Trail and we aren't glorifying that sort of thing.

Besides, the neighbors have a triumphal turd.

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