Image via Wikipedia- “Triboulet”, illustration for the theatre play “Le Roi s’amuse” (“The King Takes His Amusement”) by Victor Hugo. Gravure by J. A. Beaucé (1818–1875) and Georges Rouget (1781–1869).

The Man Who Slapped A King’s Butt, Insulted The Queen And Lived To Tell About It

Quick wit saved a fast-thinking court jester named Triboulet from meeting an early end

In the past, being disrespectful or rude to royalty could be a great way to increase the likelihood of receiving a severe punishment, or perhaps even death. A renowned Renaissance-era…