The Try Guys recreate ancient Olympic events butt-naked, and learn that they were very different from the Games we know and love today.
With the Olympics just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than to pay homage to its surprising history? The Try Guys decided to test their strength, endurance, and shamelessness and recreate the ancient Olympic games:
Special thanks to the Getty Villa, Shelby Brown, PhD and Desiree Zenowich for educating us on the rich history of the ancient Greek games.
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The Olympic Games were called that because they took place in Olympia, originating in 776 B.C. They were originally a religious festival meant as a way for men to prepare for war.
![The Olympic Games were called that because they took place in Olympia, originating in 776 B.C. They were originally a religious festival meant as a way for men to prepare for war.]()
We've come a long way, from war-training to friendly sport.
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After over 1,000 years of Olympics, they ended in the late 4th century A.D., under Christianity (since the various Games were associated with pagan gods). There was a very long period without them, but they were later reinvented in the 19th century.
![After over 1,000 years of Olympics, they ended in the late 4th century A.D., under Christianity (since the various Games were associated with pagan gods). There was a very long period without them, but they were later reinvented in the 19th century.]()
They were finally brought back in 1896, after ancient Greek culture became popular in Europe. Those first modern games were also held in Greece. The reinvented international version is what we continue to celebrate today.
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Since the guys were trying to keep things ~historically accurate,~ that meant they would have to compete naked. Literally with their dicks and balls out.
![Since the guys were trying to keep things ~historically accurate,~ that meant they would have to compete naked. Literally with their dicks and balls out.]()
It's possible that the athletes competed naked because it was more comfortable. It's also possible that ancient Greeks were just really into the beauty of naked men.
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