my Roman Empire

Intermediate 📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

Definition

Something you think about constantly or obsess over, referencing the claim that men think about Ancient Rome frequently. The historically-inspired way to describe your latest fixation or intrusive thought pattern.

Example Usage

The way the Fyre Festival documentary unfolded is literally my Roman Empire, I think about it weekly.

Origin

Sparked by a viral TikTok trend in 2023 asking women to ask men how often they think about the Roman Empire

Fun Fact

The trend revealed that while men supposedly think about Rome, women were equally obsessed with their own niche topics, from unsolved mysteries to random childhood memories.

Source: TikTok viral trend, 2023

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