Thermopylae - 300 - Leonidas Vrs. Xerxes

In around 480 BC at the battle of Thermopylae, the army of the city state of Sparta, held off the Persian army lead by Xerxes; said to possibly have as many as 2 million men. The Spartans only numbered 300.

[@lukeskywalker2913]

"gladly kill any of my men for victory" "And I would die for any of mine" The difference between a boss and a leader

[@mierrasanders9012]

A tyrant and king

[@maximusproliferus3633]

Wow! You believe leonidas to be better than xerxes? Go back and do some research and not base your history on some biased comic books

[@lukeskywalker2913]

@@maximusproliferus3633 I wasn't going off history or even claiming that is was historically accurate I was simply stating that those two lines show the difference between a boss and a leader and it just happens that Leonidas and xerxes were the ones saying the lines

[@maximusproliferus3633]

@@lukeskywalker2913 I know, producers portrayed both in wrong light and now everyone believes a lie: Leonidas > xerxes

[@omnibus5359]

@@maximusproliferus3633 Welcome to the wonderful world of Western revisionist history, make yourself comfortable and enjoy their bizarre propaganda disguised as gospel truth. T. An Egyptian.

[@TheStarcraftJACKAL]

I like how Xerxes opens the conversation in a surprisingly calm and friendly manner.

[@MinecraftPlanetChan]

historically the persian empire would make offers to other nations to make them WANT to be a part of it. Give them freedoms of religion and culture, representatives in the government, etc. etc.

[@IDVoter]

The Amazing Ace Meracruzer Oh... kinda like now.

[@arashshibaie1132]

IDVoter No, not kinda right now...Iran is in the middle of Europe and Asia....they were allways at war and were not an island like, say England....they had wars with Rome, Mongolia Arabs, etc....hard to advance when you are always at war...

[@user-zo7sh4gk8h]

He's scared of balls cause later the Athenian fleet and army +more Spartans went on to defeat the Persian empire.

[@user-zo7sh4gk8h]

+Stefanos Vaskas as*

[@sidthekid1170]

*Gently puts his hands on leonidas shoulders* "Its not the whip they fear, it's my back massages*

[@alexrock8264]

This Xerxes, or Sexrex. Imagine if in real life he would have existed, but not as a King of an empire, but of 'his own.' When he was a kid, he got punched in his throat, and ever since he has such badass voice. (Lol just a fantasy.) He is super-ultra-mega rich and wealthy. Has many wives and friends. Sometimes with his best friends hangs out with prostitutes. Has a few kids. He has a huge house. Always; makes huge parties with huge tables with lots of food, and organizes feasts , and always invites everyone. He has very strong connections to the Hollywood, and local authorities. He has multiple real estates around the world. Also he has a bunker underneath his home, and a bit of weapons. He has a huge collection of stylish clothes and cars. His favourite thing is sex, money, and food. He cooks all the best food, and has sex 3 time a day. His little children already know all the swearing words, and he is super happy about it. Sometimes he would scream, swear, and take a pistol , and shoot, and yell words like : "I want to sink in this gold and chocolate forever!!! I will never be sick of my luxurious life!!!! " He is the biggest dog the world has ever seen- he pays women to do all kinds of plastic surgeries to make their bodies nearly perfect. Super cool SEXREX!

[@Florentinogarcia88]

I was waiting for that! 😂😄

[@Jamhael1]

No. It is his peepee.

[@cristhianramirez6939]

And what happens after

[@yunarukami7943]

Lol

[@Garradorable1]

"Consider the fate of your women." "Clearly you don't know our women. I might as well have marched them up here, judging by what I've seen." SAVAGE!

[@jubacelmesias1154]

I dont understend srry

[@jubacelmesias1154]

Can u tell me the thing or what the hell that means

[@nicks1459]

Jubac el mesías He’s saying that their women would beat the Persian soldiers

[@jubacelmesias1154]

@@nicks1459 ahhh ok, ty bro

[@aleksk4151]

@@nicks1459 exactly

[@ItohKuni]

"Clearly you don't know our Women. I might as well have marched them up here judging by what I've seeen." lol That line was absolutely savage!

[@jaquariturner6748]

SHADE Only thing it never happened in real life..Movies and lies 👎

[@SpeCiiaLAssAss1N13]

Jaquari Turner we dont need you to tell us but spartan women were the last defense of sparta

[@jaquariturner6748]

SpeCiiaLAssAss1N13 Lay off that crack LOL 😂

[@morgothvikramaditya4977]

Jaquari Turner read history, fool

[@jaquariturner6748]

Morgoth The Real MVP Lay off the Meth LOL 😂

[@frantic1971]

Xerxes acts and talks like a gay version of Darth Vader.

[@mbmajor01]

Gay relationships where very common during this era woman where only for propagation only! Nothing more their was no word for gay or homosexual in this era either.... It's only since the introduction of Catholicism it was frowned upon

[@KLamki1]

+jack johnson Thought the exact opposite. Xerxes acts like a Goa'uld. The way he carries himself and his voice. I half expected him to flash his eyes when he said: "My divine power"

[@zooeyhall]

At any moment, I expect Xerxes to rumble "If you only KNEW the power of the Dark Side, Leonidas!"

[@scorchtongue]

"Only at a young age", good to know paedophile are better then gay men

[@kevinsanchez4808]

I never thought Xerxes was gay. I thought he was feminine, but not gay.

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

I never Trust a 7 foot Tall WarLORD that wears more MakeUp than my wife.....

[@SpclOps20]

I’m surprised that he didn’t have a nipple ring! 🤣

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

@@SpclOps20 Probably was not In Fashion....2000 years ago. RH

[@gurugulab1414]

U mean jewelry don't ya

[@turbokp....479]

Lol big ol punk

[@jayo8679]

I've never met a 7 foot warlord so dunno if I would trust him or not, guess I'll keep waiting and update when I do

[@ambrossmbunga4664]

“We’ve been sharing our culture with you all morning”. That puts shivers in my spine

[@bezoozime9170]

Who won in the end.

[@tylerbiado-bryant7791]

@@bezoozime9170 You already know what time it is.

[@caseyanderson7600]

@@tylerbiado-bryant7791 A young man named Alexander The Great coming in for the w in bout 100 years. So when is the end?

[@PersiGoods]

This movie's history is completely wrong, Xerxes had the strongest kingdom (Persia), and I am from Persia, and I am a history teacher. This movie is wrong about history, there was nothing about 300 at that period, and Xerxes wasn't like this.

[@saeedvazirian]

@@caseyanderson7600 the Persians won there too as alexander died like a pussy and Iran retook all hegemony. So who won? Iran.

[@tkayramarou7507]

Xerces looks like a top 5 finalist from Rupaul's drag race.

[@reesechamberlain0679]

Nah he the final boss u need to face before u win

[@AshleyJohnson-sh1kr]

😂😂

[@richardjones4691]

Haha broiling

[@souled_out4024]

The true Ru 😭

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

Gang gang daddy

[@darthdingus7439]

As wildly unhistorical as this depiction of Xerxes is, his presence is captivating. Brillant performance by the actor!

[@franzt9755]

The entire movie is a depiction of the tale told by Dilios, the narrator. It was unhistorical from the start.

[@darthdingus7439]

@MoomooPro Pretty sure most historians and records from this time don't portray him this way. It's embellishment by Frank Miller and the film'a art team. Some history channels have really whined about how this film is so historically inaccurate this film depicts the Persians. But it rocks! 😄

[@vasiliosthomas4883]

@@darthdingus7439 WOOSH

[@noneyabiz5787]

This is 💯true depiction of history

[@whatsupduckk]

This guy is not Persian. He needs lots of hair, a BMW, and techno music to be a true Persian.

[@CG4L23]

🤣🤣 facts!!

[@yaldabaoth9235]

And an unibrow.

[@TARDIB]

You forgot 16 ounces of musk type cologne.

[@Halesburg]

@@TARDIB And a shirt with 3 buttons undone.

[@TARDIB]

@@Halesburg Amen.....

[@randomdude4504]

Xerxes to Leonidas: "THE WORLD WILL NEVER KNOW YOU EXIST AT ALL" Meanehile generations later, Leonidas' history becomes soo legendary, its featured in movies, video games, animated series, comics, novels etc etc What a GOAT!

[@pewpew3390]

You don't actually believe this movie is historically accurate, right?

[@randomdude4504]

@@pewpew3390 sigh here comes another history buff, I know the movie is not historically accurate.

[@extremistterrorist]

"I know this movie is not historically accurate " * keeps putting down Persians and glorifying Spartans

[@EASYTIGER10]

To be fair, Xerxes had a cool name

[@IronReef77]

+EASYTIGER10 I plan to name my son "Xerxes"

[@StudioMod]

+IronReef77 It's Sex Rex spelled backwards. That's got something to it, eh?

[@IronReef77]

Slaver lol it's kinky.

[@mahendrakrisnamurti9599]

+EASYTIGER10 cool voice precisely

[@countdooku3853]

I'm gonna name my son Xerxes

[@daleksupreme2913]

This is not historically accurate. Xerxes was only 11 feet tall not 14.

[@goldenspartanqueen130]

Dalek Supreme Actually no he was 10'6

[@danielnurminen438]

was he really that tall?

[@MaxPotentialGreatness]

Daniel Nurminen I don’t think so I think he was average height

[@AMRADIO_]

Jeff O I really hope you’re joking. Xerxes was the son of Darius, the first leader of the Persian Empire.

[@BlakGoDD]

Dalek Supreme 😂😂😂

[@AF-Twice]

Seeing this in an IMax theater was so much better. Each footstep from Xerxes pounded with deep bass as he walked and deep low reverberation when he spoke. The sound reverberated through the entire theater. It really added to the experience of watching this movie. That sound wasn't replicated in the home versions.

[@spdewertton]

Do they mix the sound differently for iMax releases? If not, all you need to replicate that effect is a good hometeather. And you may need to boost the bass up a bit. Then again, I have a decent setup here and his steps on this clip don't sound like they'd create that effect. So maybe the iMAX version was different, or the bass got crushed by KZbin compression.

[@Dje4321]

​@@spdewerttonMuch less compression and way more channels

[@turnerburner922]

IMAX in 2006…..?

[@speedracer2008]

I like how Xerxes gradually breaks down as the conversation progresses, while Leonidas keeps his cool and shows that he isn’t fazed by Xerxes’ threats, AT ALL. This contrast is shown again in the end, where Leonidas keeps his cool while aiming his spear at Xerxes’ face, and facing his death with dignity, while Xerxes’ breaks down even more and is left speechless by Leonidas’ spear cutting his face.

[@animavivere]

"Haven't you noticed? We've been sharing our culture with you all morning." I love that line! The cheeckiness of it!

[@gayan2517]

Then he turned his back to show his own culture. But the Persians are not gay.

[@chickencombo7563]

@@gayan2517 omg that's savage

[@Ihavehadmanynames7779]

@@gayan2517 rap battle at thermopylae

[@lrballistics]

"The world will know that free men stood against a tyrant." My absolute favorite line from this movie

[@simonhumby323]

@Donovan Aponte and the slave that they owned - but I guess it's still a good story

[@jsm530]

@Ardeshir persia was an exceptional civilization love them in civ 5. Dont know why iran constantly gets thrashed by Hollywood. It's become far too frequent and mean.

[@garamaisha1620]

@@jsm530 After Persia became islamicized, the dark phase started. Before Khomeini Iran was a very liberal and free society. The people were great and then Islam happened and then women who walked in skirts got packed into bean bags and a lot of other things happened leading to what it's current state is.

[@johnyguitar258]

@Donovan Aponte they had very good reasons to do it non greeks dont know shit about true greeks history the reason greece lost power was because athens

[@johnyguitar258]

@@simonhumby323 greeks din not have any slaves the words meaning was diferent back then as many other words they got paid very good what you thing or read on toodays books was full of shit

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

0:24 I love how amused Leonidas's face is when he saw a shirtless brazilian model Xerxes lmao. He's like: "You've got to be fucking kidding me..."

[@joemusfox]

Funny thing, Xerxes is played by a renowed actor here in Brazil (Rodrigo Santoro). So this is even funnier KKKKKKK

[@prot07ype87]

That's my reaction when a Twitter progressive demands me to kneel.

[@prot07ype87]

@@MMAGUARDIAN56 No, yours. c:

[@kejiri3593]

I guess i understand why Iranians arent fan of it, despite it being funny. But then one see movies being inaccurate of history and then.. oh.. oh now i get why they dont like it. But its a guilty pleasure to watch this movie at times, its gold!

[@kylemccormack1785]

@@MMAGUARDIAN56 Nothing more cringe than leftists who don't realize they ARE Xerxes.

[@kaeland38]

“You are generous, as you are divine.” Judging by Xerxes face, he definitely felt that sarcasm

[@cameron120587]

"Consider the fate of your women." "Clearly you don't know our women." Awesome line!

The next line is the kicker!!

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

BEST clip from the movie and the BEST line in the movie !! Excellent bad guy !!

[@dwaynelawrence4070]

should have marched them up here judging by what I have seen....priceless.

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

@@dwaynelawrence4070 One of my favorite lines of all time !! The guy that played the bad king , did a hell of job in his character !!

[@cameron120587]

@zeroinfinityzero no, he is implying their women are badasses. "Only Spartan women give birth to real men". Actually Spartan women had a lot more legal and social rights than most Greek women - they married by choice in their twenties, they had property and inheritance rights, and athleticism was promoted for good health.

[@morgan97475]

2500 years later, people still know the name Leonidas.

[@mateusz5872]

And they still know Xerxes, where's the point?

[@drsta804]

@@mateusz5872 Defiance in the face of conquer. Standing your ground. Not accepting defeat.. fighting when the odds are against you... need I go on?

[@mateusz5872]

@@drsta804 ok, but it still doesnt change the fact that xerxes' name is remembered as well, morgan's comment makes no sense here

[@bonnypop5764]

Ah yes Lemondias

[@abumarcus9521]

I named my son Leonidus

[@herpyderpy2869]

Persia a century later: *gets conquered by a Greek teenager* Xerxes: *surprised Pikachu face* edit: oopsies, caused a history debate. Might have been political-ish but idk I don't wanna read

[@hagarvines7567]

Persia rebuilds years later (Medes Civilization), Macedonian/Greek Civilizations gone for good.

[@herpyderpy2869]

@@hagarvines7567 what do you mean "Medes Civilization"? Macedon conquered Persia. It split into three when Alexander died meaning: No, the Greek civilization was not gone and were still around until the Romans came. The Persians (unless you count the Parthians but I'm not definitive if they are counted as descendants of the Persians) did not really rebuild themselves.

[@themercifulguard3971]

@@herpyderpy2869 Persians kept rebuilding themselves for the next few thousand years lol They're a very successful people

[@herpyderpy2869]

@@themercifulguard3971 Do mention their successor or "rebuilt" state, I'd like to know about it.

[@themercifulguard3971]

​@@herpyderpy2869 The Sassanids were the ruling dynasty long after their fall to Alexander, then fell to the Arabs The Persians got fucked again by the Mongols and then rebuilt its own empire in the 16th century called the Safavids If we're talking about their genetics then they're so mixed at this point

[@George-lt6jy]

rodrigo santoro did a great job here as Xerxes. I just love how he delivers the lines after Leonidas says he has a cramp in his thigh.

[@myhous2161]

How did they come up with that? Let us get a giant gay Brazilian to play Xerxes. Must have been good drugs. Oh yeah, the Greeks thought of Persians as feminine because they used to wear perfume and eat at a dinner table. But still don't get the Brazilian part.

[@ygorferreira3226]

Grande ator.

[@Shahanshah101]

Xerxes was far better than Leonidas

[@Raskolnikovtzs]

Leonidas: Tell me, god-king, do you bleed? Xerxes: .... Leonidas: You will.

[@steakholder117]

He really did bleed

[@dolfyhilter577]

He wasn't a god king

[@ldude]

if it bleeds, we can kill it.

[@tomrb2297]

"Haven't you noticed? We've been sharing our culture with you all morning." So good! 😂

[@ofthecaribbean]

Nothing like some good old fashioned cultural enrichment

[@underworldguardian704]

@@ofthecaribbean You mean “cultural exchange program”!

[@AmericanDesertEagle]

“There will be no glory in your sacrifice, I will erase the memory of Sparta from history.” Well that went well

[@systemlordlestat8020]

He was considering the proposal until he said ‘kneel’

[@masamune2984]

I don’t believe so. It was just a cinematic tension device used to make the audience THINK he was considering it.

[@crispinjulius5032]

He wasn’t considering anything as evidenced by his final words. The Spartans were hardcore but they still appreciated freedom. Bowing to a “god-king” was out of the question.

[@paperinik69]

@@crispinjulius5032 yeah i don't think you got the joke

[@Wasiskersi]

Warrior sarcasm

[@stannnleee3440]

Xerxes was trying to push nationalized medicine and teaching of CRT to Spartan youth. Leonidas WAS NOT HAVING THAT.

[@petergriffin2889]

This is historically acurate i can confirm it, i was one of the slaves use as stairs by xerxes..

[@gonk3551]

Lmao

[@dirtydogbastard]

Did his feet stink

[@misombra]

Holy crap, Bill is that you? It's me, Joey!!!! HOW YA BEEN MAN

[@inkanishka3593]

😂😂😂

[@guilherminhu]

@@dirtydogbastard probably, but it was a sacred smell

[@randsmitty4757]

Xerxes voice is so soothing he should become a radio spokes person

[@steakholder117]

Lol

[@Alecfisher01]

them lowering his voice an octave just made his voice relaxing for some reason

[@HiDesert004]

BBC announcer!

[@trpyk5628]

ASMRtist

[@MScorpioM]

Rand Smitty he talks like a scholar.

[@ralphthorpe7564]

The script for this film falls from the lips of the actors like poetry. I can't get enough of this film. It makes me strangely feel like I am missing out on something in life that doesn't exist anymore.

[@kyla3635]

Gerard Butler's best role hands down.

[@ishan_mishra]

Watch "Law Abiding Citizen".

[@jonnymd3920]

Nah gladiator is 😂

[@marcust6479]

Olympus fallen

[@PHEROMONE-wz9bz]

@@jonnymd3920 lol russel & butler r look-alikes

[@el34glo59]

@@PHEROMONE-wz9bz Butler isn't close to the actor Crowe is. But still one of my favorites.

[@victordobrecovic3531]

Gerard: Aye. So you want to hear me greek accent. Director: Sure. Gerard: Ya just have. Ya wee bastard. Director: You've got the part.

[@erikhayes3515]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@Greyhawkwar]

Its interesting point out that there is reason for this accent. playwrights at the time often portrayed Spartans w a somewhat different accent than other Greeks.

[@TheBehm08]

I was thinking this exactly 😂

[@jordan3400]

😂

[@Bulskee]

Hahahahaha

[@count7340]

Xerxes: I will erase all your history... Leonidas: Dude! You're 2500 years too early for cancel culture.

[@camembertdalembert6323]

well, in fact, there is nothing remaining from Sparta but clichés. The city of Athen enlightened the world with philosophy, art, democracy... On a cultural aspect, this movie for dummies is the only thing we have.

[@johntitoriii1346]

@@camembertdalembert6323 yet here you are talking about Sparta...

[@griffinsutich1067]

hahahah

[@amado4249]

@@johntitoriii1346 Haha got eem

[@an5amuhammadagilsalsabil905]

Xerces: *_B r u h_* *facepalm

[@nathanaelpineda8049]

Leonidas: your not worth my time xerxes Xerxes: listen here you little shitt

[@yazantv9342]

Xerxes: I'd simply kill one of my men for victory Leonidas: and I would simply die for one of them. That's a true king

[@stannnleee3440]

yes. Xerxes would abandon all his men in Afghanistan. LEonidas would have a planned orderly withdrawal for May 31, but Xerxes would abandon that plan and mess us the withdrawal.....

[@sweetjones2619]

This exactly what happen to the taliban and the US

[@matrix91234]

@@sweetjones2619 Hmm interesting way of looking at it.

[@louieg7676]

Leonidas: the world will know that freemen fought against a tyrant. Xerxes: hol' up. Didn't you own many slaves too? Hollywood: Xerxes, unfortunately for you this movie will not show it that way.

[@cfuentesjr85]

Bruh😂🤣😂💀💀

[@Yrkr785]

Cyrus had already banned Slavery in the Persian empire while the Greeks were enslaving each other

[@kevinkossow1032]

So nice to see educated people in the comments 😊

[@mitchellw7118]

An entire slave caste whom spent their lives in servitude. While the spartans practiced paedophilia with young boys being "mentored" by older men

[@Yrkr785]

@@mitchellw7118 lol live by the shaft train by the shaft

[@animavivere]

"Haven't you noticed? We've been sharing our culture with you all morning." I love that! He actually sounds enthousiastic about it.

[@dank316]

Enthusiastic*

[@billyboblillybob344]

pressing that hubris button all the while

[@Chebab-Chebab]

Xerxes: I will make you rich beyond measure. Leonidas: OK, make me richer than you. Xerxes: Err! That's not how it works. Leonidas: Pfft! Pussy.

[@Xenophanes198]

Xerxes: "The world will never know you existed at all." Herodotus: "hold my beer.."

[@NiceGuyEddy12]

His name is actually pronounced backwards. It’s said: SexRex

[@GrandeMastaSexi]

Dude....pure gold

[@gc3k]

A god damn sexual tyrannosaurus, just like me

[@alexrock8264]

Yep. He is rich. Has many wives and friends. Sometimes hangs out with prostitutes. Has a few kids. He has a huge house and always makes huge parties, and tables for feasts , and invites everyone. He has connections to the Hollywood, and local authorities. He has multiple real estates around the world. Also he has a bunker underneath his home, and a bit of weapons. He has a huge collection of stylish clothes and cars. His favourite thing is sex and food. He cooks all the best food, and has sex 3 time a day. He pays women to do all kinds of plastic surgeries to make their bodies nearly perfect. Super cool SEXREX!

[@alexrock8264]

@@gc3k Yep. He is rich. Has many wives, and friends. Sometimes hangs out with prostitutes. Has a few kids. He has a huge house and always makes huge parties, and tables for feasts , and invites everyone. He has connections to the Hollywood, and local authorities. He has multiple real estates around the world. Also he has a bunker underneath his home, and a bit of weapons. He has a huge collection of stylish clothes and cars. His favourite thing is sex and food. He cooks all the best food, and has sex 3 time a day. He pays women to do all kinds of plastic surgeries to make their bodies nearly perfect. Super cool SEXREX!

[@alexrock8264]

@S S Yep. He is rich. Has many wives, and friends. Sometimes hangs out with prostitutes. Has a few kids. He has a huge house and always makes huge parties, and tables for feasts , and invites everyone. He has connections to the Hollywood, and local authorities. He has multiple real estates around the world. Also he has a bunker underneath his home, and a bit of weapons. He has a huge collection of stylish clothes and cars. His favourite thing is sex and food. He cooks all the best food, and has sex 3 time a day. He pays women to do all kinds of plastic surgeries to make their bodies nearly perfect. Super cool SEXREX!

[@MHS032]

I like how leonidas just trolls him.

[@Misterunnamed]

Historically accurate, too. Spartans literally spent time coming up with one-liners and badass phrases. One story, is that a man asked a Spartan how far the borders of Sparta extended. The Spartan held his spear out at arms length and said "right there".

[@rozitaghazalbash5191]

MHS032 this isn’t the real thing that happened

[@gayan2517]

He had an erection @ 2:01.

[@ricka.6674]

Nikki Necro Woke AF! Love it! Respect.

[@danpt2000]

Leonidas didn't troll him. An actor in a movie, a made up story, recited lines, that seem like a troll.

[@KanekiKen-mu4nu]

In the beginning as Leonidas was walking up Xerxes was standing like an NPC character that hadn't quite loaded in all the way🤣

[@lukevankleef4245]

I love the look on Leonidas face when he sees Xerxes riding on his throne. Like ''This lame ass dude cant even walk.''

[@zangetsu8639]

*Xerxes* : "The world will never know you existed at all." *The World* : "I dont think so."

[@ayyetyla8946]

Thanos

[@alexman378]

Had they not broken the law to go there, this would likely be true.

[@stevekaczynski3793]

The written history of the time is mainly based on what Greek historians wrote. While Persian wall carvings, many impressive, have survived, what Persian historians or archivists wrote has not.

[@alexman378]

Steve Kaczynski Persians had tentacles all over the East, parts of the South, in Africa, and even parts of Eastern Europe. If their version of history didn’t make it, it’s their own fault.

[@DmarcusBaus]

WRRRYY!

[@ricpowers1475]

Leonidas is about to burst out laughing when he sees the 8ft tall homosexual sado-masacist Xerxes.

[@dancingsun4330]

In sparta it was common for Spartans to be homosexual as well because its dominance (as long as you weren't the one receiving, you were considered alpha)

[@karthikkr7561]

But the voice... Damn!

[@8BitGamer4life]

Xerxes is the one person you definitely want to be using lube when he's having fun.

[@NoName-fn7qh]

@@dancingsun4330 Stop comparing warriors to homosexuals, this is disgusting. Fuckk politics for once

[@taliesin7913]

@@dancingsun4330 Wrong.

[@_theporkchopexpress]

I love how Leonidas hails from the Scottish region of Greece

[@happymasksalesman9116]

I love how the camera changes to Leonidas' face when Xerxes says he has divine power. LOL Leo's like; "Oh great... A crazy guy, and he's touching me. I need to move."

[@suzannerankin75]

Hahaha 😁

[@SocratesAth]

"What do you mean, historical accuracy? This. Is. HOLLYWOOD!"

[@wulong1897]

SocratesAth THIS IS SPARTA !!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@damiansconberg4715]

SocratesAth it's based on comics

[@dolfyhilter577]

Sarcastic Squash then the comics are shit

[@JanZamani]

This is historically inaccurate. Inaccurate? THIS IS SPARTA!!

[@stevegonzalez7824]

SocratesAth this stupid argument always comes up it’s not historical accurate. Really people don’t watch historical accuracy shows or movies. Case in fact how many people have seen the accurate version like on the History channel or something similar I bet not much. But you did watch this movie

[@gc3k]

"Tell me, do you bleed?"

[@gabrielrivera60]

He will die

[@ciaronsmith4995]

The more intelligent Persians, (with superior technology and certainly quality of life) should have replied. "As a biological function of the human body, yes both you and I can bleed".

[@dmnt8926]

David Curry YOU WILL.

[@himissgivemeperfectplease8318]

David Curry batman is that you talking to superman😂

[@trafagarlawd7103]

David Curry this is batman and superman hahahaha you crazy

[@zanedotgaming7958]

“You are generous as you are divine” Leonidas doesn’t think he’s divine at all, lmfao.

[@phahq]

IQ moment

[@JR-ju3kj]

His sarcasm when he said that was so clear in the scene that a blind person could see it.No,Leonidas didn't think King Xerxes was divine at all.

[@TheSpiderbat44]

@@JR-ju3kj after watching this scene a few times over the years, I noticed that he realized Xerxes has archers defending him at all times. A true God would be immortal and therefore not need protection. This is why he knew he could bleed

[@htf5555]

lol his dialogue here is just 80% quips and laconic wit

[@jamescrawley7993]

I have to say this is the best "Funniest Comments section" on KZbin hands Down! You guys are FUNNY As Hell! haha ! love it!

[@MrJustonemorevoice]

2:00 Prison showers be like.

[@whitealliance9540]

Are you ready to drop the soap daddy?

[@MsIvargas]

And this comment has 69 thumbs up haha

[@thecrusader8029]

Somebody please remove a like

[@MrJustonemorevoice]

@The Alpha Matt *It is my divine meat rod*

[@gayan2517]

We have a Greek 'liftoff'.

[@yander3532]

*gently put hands on Leo's shoulders* "its not he whip they fear, its my peepee"

[@WeedSmoker69]

out of all the funny comments i've smiled at today, this one is the one that made me laugh

[@NoBootyBeauty]

I was thinking the very same thing, Yan Der - great minds, huh?!

[@BullyInZeHouse]

Lmao

[@thrand6760]

*careless whispers sax intensifies*

[@japalocoturbo]

ah move of a great leaders xerxes, joe biden...

[@antonylong108]

It's crazy how they made his voice sound like he was from another world that voice was scary for me when I first saw it and then his skin was dark and his eyes were pitch black his character was inviting and scary at the same time one of the greatest movie of all time

[@iris-nh6wb]

such a good video 👏 teared me right up

[@logancox6548]

Despite all the scenes with spectacular action and gorgeous, this is my favorite. Xerxes comes on trying to project this unstoppable omnipotence, like he's already won... and it completely dissolves because Leonidas doesn't take him seriously at all, treats him like a joke. Xerxes is so equally self-obsessed and insecure that he can't even keep his composure in the face of disrespect, and is reduced to childish ranting and threats.

[@onlooker_chatty]

me too

[@drointhewind480]

Leonidas turned his back to him, the ultimate insult

[@Anglomachian]

Fun fact: The Persians didn't tend to use slave labour except with war prisoners. Wait, am I trying to point out historical inaccuracies in 300? Where am I? What am I doing?

[@joshua.dmurphy8643]

Thank you for the fact

[@ConnorLonergan]

Actually nope the Spartan slaves didn’t revolt that much if at all because of their military overlords being really scary

[@kev3d]

THIS. IS. *KZbin!*

[@DanRyzESPUK]

@@cejannuzi no exactly, they had two slave cities and they use to get inside from time to time to make killings on them. Btw, eventually Sparta and Persia allied against Athens layer in this war Hahaha

[@55Quirll]

@@ConnorLonergan That is the real reason only 300 Spartans were sent, the Spartans were afraid their slaves would revolt should the entire Spartan army go to Thermopylae, a year later there was an army of 10,000 that went to meet the Persians and defeated them.

[@bozak2320]

This guy can't be serious wearing lipstick, nail polish, eyeliner and decked out like a Christmas tree asking a king to kneel at his feet LoL

[@JR-ju3kj]

Well,remember, Xerxes is a king,TOO. But I get your point.

[@RE1jill]

Hedge fund billionaire meets WSB Virtualized:

[@TheParamountPrincess]

1:39 'Clearly, you don't know our Women. I may as well of marched them up here judging from what I have seen' - Best LINE..... haha

[@Michon00]

"I may as well have marched them up here judging from what I have seen," ftfy.

[@kongdovad211]

Really correcting grammar on the internet in 2018... cringe

[@Michon00]

suck it

[@GisherJohn24]

Paramount Can someone tell me why he didn’t Kill xerxes right here

[@JaRRIzZ]

Jesus Saves Well, 1st you have the archers or bodyguards for Xerxes watching with their bows from above. One sleight hostile move from Leonidas would probably be fatal and without success regarding killing Xerxes before he is dead himself. 2nd, the meeting with Xerxes was Xerxes' wish to discuss the matter you hear in the video. Leonidas is a king himself and grants this so they can talk from one king to another. Kings in that era just don't do the slick-wayed kills to another king. Honor and dignity stops them. Especially if you consider the past between these two that just wouldn't make sense.

[@jeffn4836]

It’s so fascinating. They never taught us in school that a Scotsman and and Spaniard fought against each other in Ancient Greece. Thanks for nothing, history teachers.

[@johnbrod8230]

Xerxes actor is italian actually

[@jeffn4836]

John Brod Still just as historically inaccurate.

[@EFerreira1999]

@@johnbrod8230 No, he is brasilian

[@johnbrod8230]

@@EFerreira1999 his father is italian. His ethnically italian

[@EFerreira1999]

@@johnbrod8230 his mother is brasilian so... both then 🙃

[@BlueHooloovoo]

As of Feb 27, 2022 this is basically where Russia and Ukraine are in relation to each other. Russia, unable to gain much ground in Ukraine in the face of stiff resistance, is being forced into acrimonious negotiations, with the Russians threatening to go nuclear and the Ukrainians standing tall against such a threat.

[@OfficialAshArcher]

Not historically accurate but damn Leonidas is dishing out the mad burns

[@JamminEST90]

Pffft💀💀💀

[@johnnystander3142]

Leonidas with the one liners is probably the most historically accurate thing about the movie since Spartans were pretty renowned about that.

[@Dustyholes]

not historically accurate? You do realize that the Spartans were pretty much the founders of quick wit and sarcasm right? So although maybe those exact words weren’t said, it’s definitely historically accurate to assume a Spartan king would talk like that.

[@ManiacMayhem7256]

@@Dustyholes and the movie was historically inaccurate in almost every way. That's what they're saying. Plus, Spartan wit didn't mean anything when the Thebans, Macedonians and Romans knocked on their door

[@jimakisspd]

@@ManiacMayhem7256 You can't expect a movie to be totally historically accurate, but many things WERE accurate and no matter what orientalist pricks say, some facts cannot be denied!! Theban and Spartan war was actually more of a ''stalemate'' rather than complete victory of Thebans and Macedonians and Romans conquered Spartans only when the last ones had totally corrupted themselves from their laws!!!

[@blackfalkon4189]

Daenerys> _"Bend the knee!"_ Leonidas> _"I'd love to but I've a nasty cramp in the leg"_

[@Damndrrtyapes]

The caption really says “nasty crap” but it’s still true though 🤣

[@antoniofuller2331]

LMAO

[@OmegaTrooper]

I wish my girlfriend gave me back rubs like Xerxes does

[@kimdupont3731]

I think you would find that in prison. Always a man to touch you there xD

[@kimdupont3731]

Halas Of The Darkness lmao . Well , I heard a ton of guy saying “be prepare to fight for dominance or be a b*tch. Or find one intimidating guy and be his. “ I just don’t want to find if all of this is the truth

[@captaindonut5240]

Xerxes is the perfect girlfriend

[@starrynight6268]

The actor playing Xerxes actually makes a good performance, historically accurate or not. Well, why don’t everyone just accept this move comes from a graphic novel instead of history? You can go and watch a documentary or read a book.

[@hkoizumi3134]

When my successful older brother comes visit for family dinner.

[@MHS032]

"We've been sharing our culture with yours all morning" :D

[@phantasma8401]

"Dagoth Ur welcomes you, Nerevar, my old friend. But to this place where destiny is made. Why have you come unprepared?"

[@s2korpionic]

I didn't expected this lol

[@cloudedthought6944]

Gold

[@greyelf1537]

CHIM INTENSIFIES

[@worldsgreatestspy5836]

When did this become about tes? 🤔

[@ForHeShallSave]

Even if you go in and drop all your loot and weapons, Dagoth still smacks you around. The bell end. Sunder and keening can do one anyway stupid weapons. Give me a rusty dagger, I'll chop Dagoths stupid arms off.

[@whitelampmrz]

I like how Leonidas smirks during the beginning knowing Xerxes is full of shit considering himself a god. Love his passive aggressive tone.

[@RetroRob420]

I'm just sayin...Xerxes was too nice in this movie. He gave a damn fair deal and gave Leonidas so many chances to end the war and settle for peace. Such divine kindness😂(Being sarcastic). Leonidas was just being a selfish lil b*tch and kept spitting in his face and was all like, "nah, fk u" every time.

[@anthonytriff9167]

He talks like a tech giant.

[@theflanman420420]

They are the new rulers of the world

[@CN-wt2bj]

@@theflanman420420 haha no.

[@theflanman420420]

C N hmmm maybe bankers instead of tech magnates

[@gorillachilla]

Lol

[@raulrauda6615]

Like an FBI agent, sir

[@jeremiahbaker7584]

"we've been sharing our culture with you all morning" I know its not historically accurate...or even in the right accent...but god thats badass lmao

[@patrickrobinson7541]

not even in the right language lol

[@0x777]

It's right up there with "I'd give you the finger, but your wife says she likes it better where it is right now".

[@ravikiran8730]

@@0x777 where is that from?

[@Ronin3453]

@@ravikiran8730 From yo wife.

[@aleksk4151]

@@0x777 oh shit.

[@Suthek]

Replace Xerxes with Putin and Leonidas with Zelenskyy and the conversation would play out pretty much the same.

[@lyhthegreat]

so kyiv is the hot gates now?

[@DiscusvissenRocken]

Uhuh, except in real history the Spartans were the real bad guys and slavers, not the Archaemid Persians under Darius and Xerxes.

[@marztar]

So a RUS WARLORD vs a chipmunk western puppet..

[@jakubrejak1114]

@@lyhthegreat Probably

[@noncrediblecase341]

"The world will never know you existed at all." 2500 years later, I'm on youtube watching a movie based on Sparta, King Leonidas, and the Battle of Thermopylae lol

[@thecommentguy9380]

"...before this battle was over, that a God-king can bleed" Leo sure kept his words.

[@evangiles17]

Yer people were shocked that when Charles I was beheaded he didn't spurt blue blood that's how ignorant they were didn't realise blue blood was a cultural reference not an actual one

[@jimakisspd]

@@evangiles17 Well technically there were kings who actually DID have ''blue blood''. That is blood diseases caused by their incest.

[@fictionalreality1010]

I was wondering what ever happened to Dennis Rodman after daBulls

[@bendernet]

Putin and Zelensky meeting at Belarus-Ukraine border

[@abrahamstark2944]

Imagine a evil version of Michael Jackson... Yes, Xerces....

[@mdbx3887]

michael was diabolic..with clidren

[@Nochim911]

Or Muzan

[@covenahs]

@@mdbx3887 Nobody laughed. MJ was literally proven innocent.

[@covenahs]

Did you think that was an insult? Xerces is actually cool looking, but MJ is way better looking.

[@sagewaifu3272]

Never bend the knee. Not even when facing death. Different times, same enemies.

[@DKy0]

@Death Metal no Einstein, they're not the same. But they have something in common.

[@DKy0]

@Death Metal yes 😅

[@MrBudcole]

@Death Metal Tyrants come in all forms and creeds. You'll know them when they demand not just allegiance, but endorsement. In this way, yeah, they are pretty much the same.

[@BrumBrum1571]

@Death Metal They're all on Satan's payroll...

[@tional5266]

Rares Banu reminds me of William Wallace’s final word....FREEDOM

[@phantomwraith1984]

They say girls voice gets high pitch when talking to someone they like. Girls talking to me: 0:45

[@atriacharya2967]

🤣🤣🤣

[@user-bb1zh5xw4e]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@ExoticXOXO]

Go hg GH hg GH hghjh GH hhjjhikhujgujgghhgujgyhggughjgjh hg guhgyhojguuj

[@alexrock8264]

This Xerxes, or Sexrex. Imagine if in real life he would have existed, but not as a King of an empire, but of 'his own.' When he was a kid, he got punched in his throat, and ever since he has such badass voice. (Lol just a fantasy.) He is super-ultra-mega rich and wealthy. Has many wives and friends. Sometimes with his best friends hangs out with prostitutes. Has a few kids. He has a huge house. Always; makes huge parties with huge tables with lots of food, and organizes feasts , and always invites everyone. He has very strong connections to the Hollywood, and local authorities. He has multiple real estates around the world. Also he has a bunker underneath his home, and a bit of weapons. He has a huge collection of stylish clothes and cars. His favourite thing is sex, money, and food. He cooks all the best food, and has sex 3 time a day. His little children already know all the swearing words, and he is super happy about it. Sometimes he would scream, swear, and take a pistol , and shoot, and yell words like : "I want to sink in this gold and chocolate forever!!! I will never be sick of my luxurious life!!!! " He is the biggest dog the world has ever seen- he pays women to do all kinds of plastic surgeries to make their bodies nearly perfect. Super cool SEXREX!

[@cascadecruiser101]

"I will erase even the memory of Sparta from the histories...The world will never even know you existed" "The world will know that free men stood against a tyrant...that even a God King can bleed" If the Spartans were willing to make that sacrifice in the last stand of the 300, then they must've looked to Leonidas with just as much glory as this movie gives to his name.

[@BlueHooloovoo]

"The world will know that free men stood against a tyrant. That few stood against many." This line makes me think of the brave people of Ukraine standing up against tyranny. Feb 25, 2022.

[@onlooker_chatty]

good

[@BlueHooloovoo]

@@John.Flower.Productions WTF are you talking about?!

[@BlueHooloovoo]

@@John.Flower.Productions It's all Russia's fault in this invasion. Please quit making excuses for war criminals.

[@BlueHooloovoo]

@@John.Flower.Productions Nope the vast majority of Ukrainians want the Russians out of their territory. The Russians have never been good neighbors and haven't contributed anything good to the world for over a century.

[@ramudasanjuu]

Then bending the knee to yet another tyrant (NATO)

[@cristhianramirez6939]

A spartan and a persian speaking english over 2,000 years ago, ah the globalization

[@garlandgarrison3739]

Cristhian Ramirez Jesus fuck. Not this again. If I make a movie..... I WOULD LIKE MY VEIWERS TO UNDERSTAND THE FILM!!!! For fucks sake....

[@MasterMacLeod]

2500 Years ago

[@msgsgt]

Globalization is great for the children of the globalizers. Today we fight with the numbers of Xerxes and the ferocity of Sparta.

[@jbot91]

If you are you to sorry fall off your budget on special effects. I would imagine that you want the viewers to you watch the movie and not read the subtitles

[@tokademi8329]

Cristhian Ramirez 5000 years ago not 2500

[@Apollomasque]

I can't help but smile at Leonidas's "You clearly don't know our women" line. Spartan women enjoyed a great deal more rights than the average Greek lady, including the right to own land and inherit it from fathers, mothers, husbands or siblings. They were traditionally married at 18 (Very old by other nation standards at the time) and had the right to divorce. Spartan women even carried small knives with them at all times, just in case a man got a little too frisky with her against her will. It was considered a mark of shame to carry a thin scar on your face, with the knowledge that it was put there by a woman defending herself. They could also compete in sporting events and were known to wear VERY short skirts, but that's neither here nor there.

[@ueks69]

You forgot to include their right to own slaves and Lots of them, so Many in fact they had their own social class and name the Helots,

[@parthor1]

Persian women had far more rights than Spartan women

[@3DSDF]

And that they were known to be extremely beautiful

[@jimakisspd]

@@ueks69 The slaves belonged to the state, there were no private household slaves in Sparta(except during the 4th century and after that)!!

[@jimakisspd]

@@parthor1 In your dreams. There was literally no discrimination between woman and slave in Persia!!!

[@martintruther5808]

Starring Xerxes as "Darth Gayder"...

[@eternallysenseless8957]

Xerxes: The world will never know you existed at all. Leonidas: The world will know that in roughly 2000 years, the actions of this battle will inspire a film director to create a cinematic masterpiece and give birth to the meme of all memes.

[@sevenrats]

Leonidas would have won Game of Thrones. Easily.

[@beavis4play]

i never thought about it but you're right he'd kicked everyones ass twice!

[@SithijaVimarshana]

Most honorable noble man ever

[@KheraShanu]

nops, not a chance!

[@mr.stomatopoda]

@@KheraShanu He would have had more a chance than most of the characters in that entire series. Also the word you seek is nope

[@bryanportillo214]

@@KheraShanu I’ve seen game of thrones, and believe me, Leonidas and his 300 would destroy most of the characters in GOT all in exception with maybe the dragons.

[@glacefeale9212]

When a video becomes relevant 10 yrs after it is posted.

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

I'm confused, how is it more relevant today?

[@BB-ki7he]

@@80s_Boombox_Collector Because he saw it again 10 years later lol

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

@@CypherDND LOL. The real threat to this country comes from the right wing. If you care to look, check the FBI's website and you'll see that right-wing terrorism is responsible for most of the terror deaths in this country. Also, the right wing likes to persuade you that they're doing anything beneficial for you, when in reality they're just helping big corporations and billionaires get richer, while harming the environment in the process. That is why they adopt issues like gun rights, religion, abortion, and military, because they know they wouldn't win on their economic plans alone. You are a sheep if you think they give a damn about you.

[@RetreatHell518]

@@80s_Boombox_Collector You are a sheep if you think anarchy and communism are good things

[@deanmccrorie3461]

@Elvynd How is right wing a threat? Right wing is all about conservation. The left is about novelty, liberation. You need both to function and too much of the other causes destruction. but to say right wing alone is the threat is like saying ‘old traditions and conservatism of nationality must die’ Right wing is literally the foundation of a countries preservation. Their identity. To say that’s the threat of a country is oxymoronic

[@user-ib2pg1tc7e]

The Confidence Of Leonardes Turning Back For Xerxes Is So a Legendary.

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

Many do not realize that in this depiction, Xerxes really is a god. He's also a giant, although the depiction of him as a giant is, forgive the pun, a little stunted. If here were 9 feet tall instead of 7, it would have made a bigger impact, but that would have required the use of CGI. It's also a subliminal of David vs Goliath. And the movie is of course, a fairy tale and not an actual historical portrayal of Sparta or any of the characters from actual history.

[@huntercheadle2679]

He's the only one taller than that hot vampire chick from RE 8 Village

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

You're mostly talking out your arse.

[@Manudyne]

@@huntercheadle2679 yees

[@KingXerxesYT]

Xerxes was reportedly over 7ft tall

[@tepo802]

Leonidas he has a damn good sense of humor. we've been sharing our culture all morning with u...... lol

[@vynonyoutube1418]

Look up laconic phrase. Spartans had a good sense of humor.

[@skipeveryday7282]

In the face of annihilation..defiance is all you have.

[@TwizzElishus]

@GuildBankLooter name checks out

[@raypaquettejr]

The look on the face of Leonidas when he saw Xerxes he’s like “this f*ckin guy”

[@The_Horned_King]

Honestly, Xerxes made him a really good offer. He offered to rise him up above all Greeks and for him to lead his armies into European conquest. The great thing about Leonidas, is that he knew this, and still decided to basically spit on him. It's no wonder the Greeks are proud of this man.

[@bugsbunny5507]

The offer sucked. Leonidas would have had to sell his soul and his people. He would have to become a sell-out. Shitty offer. People who think they can buy and sell everyone, need to go fuck themselves, just like the Persians eventually got fucked up the ass by Alexander the Great.

[@eatmyshorts7973]

Leonidas wanted europe and the world to live in peace and stay alive not risk their lives.

[@VeinyDickTracy]

“Xerxes had the high ground.” - Obi-Wan Kenobi

[@blitcut9712]

"You have many slaves but few soldiers" He's literally describing Sparta here.

[@kelhunter2212]

boohoo are you gonna cry now Soyboy?

[@joemama-qy4fb]

@@kelhunter2212 no u

[@blackirontarkus3156]

@@kelhunter2212 E

[@wigglyziggly]

@@kelhunter2212 lol fucking incel

[@peterpana3176]

Read a book

[@babybackculturenews8818]

I love the discuss in his face shaking the best part of the movie never see it before

[@khan919]

Amazing movie, Amazing design and Amazing cast, Superb