Kings and Monarchs

The cluster centers on discussions of kings, emperors, and monarchies, frequently using them as metaphors for power, authority, and succession issues like primogeniture, with sarcastic or critical tones toward royal behavior.

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Keywords

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Sample Comments

jkmcf β€’ Apr 26, 2024 β€’ View on HN

Good emperor, bad father? Definitely a good example against primogeniture.

mcculley β€’ Dec 25, 2023 β€’ View on HN

They had a monarch with the same powers.

OneTimePetes β€’ Sep 28, 2021 β€’ View on HN

Its better to be a mad emperor, then to be a unknown emperor.. ;)

voicedYoda β€’ Jan 8, 2024 β€’ View on HN

The king is dead. Long live the king

freejoe76 β€’ Sep 17, 2009 β€’ View on HN

Alternate headline: It's good to be king.

lifeguard β€’ Jul 28, 2012 β€’ View on HN

Sounds like something a king would do.

Eumenes β€’ May 9, 2023 β€’ View on HN

Pretty much expected from a country with a monarch

ContrarianBrit β€’ Sep 25, 2022 β€’ View on HN

Sounds like a curious demand from the monarchy!

manbart β€’ Feb 27, 2025 β€’ View on HN

It's weird how many people seem to want a king

teddyh β€’ Apr 19, 2025 β€’ View on HN

This feudal system is too oppressive! Let’s put a good king on the throne!