Honestly, politics hasn't changed much, just replace the horse with money nowadays lol. But seriously, the Incitatus story is always debated. Did Caligula genuinely love the horse or was he making a statement? Was there really a plan to make him consul? Wish we could just ask the guy.
Haha, yeah, the Pompeii graffiti is top-tier entertainment. It's like they were all competing to see who could be the edgiest. You've got stuff like 'Weep, you girls. My penis has given you up. Now it penetrates men’s behinds. Goodbye, wondrous femininity!' - they had no chill!