Triboulet the Butt-Slapping Jester: Investigating a Historical Meme

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If you've heard of Triboulet, it's probably from the story where he slapped King Frances I on the butt and used his cleverness to get out of trouble. But there's more to this story than meets the eye. Come learn with me on a journey where I suffer through the world of historical misinformation.

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