YMMV / Aristophanes

• Vindicated by History: Aristophanes rarely proved a favorite of the yearly drama contests in his own time.^note The Knights, a patriotic play that skewered his lifelong nemesis Cleon is a rare exception that took first place. Meanwhile, in modern times, he is about the only Greek comedian most people who aren't scholars of the period have heard of, or laughed at, today. Having been one of the few whose work has survived the ages probably helps. Also, some of his messages, especially those against war, are far more popular nowadays than at their time, when Athens was governed by warmongers like Cleon.

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