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Diogenes was a Greek philosopher who lived from 412-323 BCE that had an interesting life and a controversial philosophy.
[Diogenes] criticized and embarrassed Plato, disputed his interpretation of Socrates and sabotaged his lectures, sometimes distracting attendees by bringing food and eating during the discussions. Diogenes was also noted for having publicly mocked Alexander the Great.
[...] When Plato gave Socrates's definition of man as "featherless bipeds" and was much praised for the definition, Diogenes plucked a chicken and brought it into Plato's Academy, saying, "Behold! I've brought you a man.
Does anyone know of other great examples or have any personal stories of great troll moments?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diogenes_of_Sinope [wikipedia.org]
