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The Most Bitter Sibling Rivalries in History

The Most Bitter Sibling Rivalries in History

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Anyone who has grown up with a sibling knows how easily rivalries can develop. The desire of brothers and sisters to outperform each other is a nearly universal emotion, one that transcends social class, culture, and time period. In other words, everyone is prone to this rivalry, even US presidents. History is chock-full of famous siblings with particularly juicy beefs. If humans are already naturally inclined toward competing with their sibs, adding power, wealth, or fame to the equation only inflames that tendency. In societies with hereditary governments, siblings have done all kinds of terrible things to each other to seize power for themselves. In more modern times, while dynastic political families do still exist, high-stakes sibling squabbling often plays out in corporate boardrooms or lawsuits. But throughout history, one thing is clear: Family is complicated.
Date: 2023-03-29

Comments and reviews: 15


I'm not sure if it was a bonafide rivalry, but, Jermaine Jackson was supposed to be the stand out star of The Jackson Five. Papa Joe Jackson decided to push younger brother Michael out into the spotlight. Jermaine was relegated to being one of his kid brother Michael's back up singers. Michael's other older brother Marlon attempted a solo career after Michael launched his solo career, as did brother Jermaine. Jermaine has some limited success, but was never able to reach the heights that Michael did.
A similar situation happened with Jackson sisters Janet and LaToya. Janet's music career took off like a rocket. LaToya never really caught up to her baby sister. Older sister Rebbie released an album that did pretty well. But, her music career was short lived.
The only Jackson sibling that has mimicked Michael's success is Janet.

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Back when my sister and I were little - she was a little kid and I was a toddler - she decided to BUILD A FORT. Now, in little kid logic, what s the first thing you do? You make traps to catch the bad guys! So she took a shovel and started digging a hole in the front yard to catch bad guys.
And so, 4-year-old me got curious and ran up to look. My sis tried to tell me to get out of the way, but she didn t stop shoveling. And so when I went to bend over and look into the hole in the ground, WHAM! SHOVEL TO THE HEAD! Down I went.
Mom and Dad always said that their biggest parenting moment was when they left their kids unsupervised for five minutes, only to find their son unconscious and bleeding, their daughter holding a bloody shovel, and the hole already dug.

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The story of Adi and Rudi Dassler actually is way more complicated then just they were Nazis. There's strong evidence that Rudolf worked on the side for the Gestapo, while Adi more or less was only in the NSDAP so he could continue running their company. He even warned the half-Jewish Mayor or the neighboring village about a Gestapo raid, and hid him on his estate. Still neither of them were really good people to be honest.
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Dean Spanos, owner of the LA Chargers, got sued by his sister, who (justifiably) hates him. He deserves it, for moving the franchise out of San Diego. To call that a dick move would be an understatement, and his sister could see that. She had considered him a misogynist for her whole life, and I believe her.
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Another fact about Edwin Booth was 12 years before Lincoln's assassination, Edwin save the life of Abraham Lincoln's eldest son. His foot was caught in a railroad track and he actually managed to save him on time before both of them were nearly hit by a train. Talk about a twist of fate later on
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All these rivals and not one assassination. Dude half of the Sultan killed their brothers for the throne. For the Ptolemy it was a damn near sport. I m not one for being blood thirsty but if you are gonna do a list like this I think their are better representations.
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When I was three my sister was playing catch with me and I cracked my skull on the hearth of our fireplace. She thought she killed me and ran next door to hide under the neighbors bed. Not a rivalry, but a fun sibling story. Carry on.
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Dang, this is the fastest I've ever been here! I didn't even know it was sibling rivalry season. Kicking out lazy brother in law right now! Can't expect others to help you on your feet when all you do is kick them up
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Good episode! Reminds me of the time my sister tried to drown me using the garden hose. That s okay later I slammed the door on her head (honest it was an accident) ah good times, good times!
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Caracalla and Geta's bloody rivalry for the roman throne is also pretty iconic, specially the marvelous picture that depicts Caracalla murdering his brother in front of their horrified mother
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To quote Sondheim in The Ballad of Booth: Your brother made you jealous, John / You couldn t fill his shoes / Was that the reason, tell us John / Along with bad reviews
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Lucilla is not pronounced as spoken here. Lmao. When does a c followed by an i sound like a k in any Roman name? Never. In English, it works just the same. Just saying.
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I unfortunately have to take credit for my sister's aquaphobia because I tried to drown her too many times in our grandparents pool. We get along much better now
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2: 05 She probably said he was a funny man
Doth I seem a clown for thou amusement? Well, doth I?
Commodus, probably
Act 2, Scene 7: Goodrulers

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Sad about Kellogg's. Sounds like there was good intentions for healthy cereal but now it's known for its sugar and processed and cancerous ingredients.
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