I believe it was customary for victors in ancient warfare to hold enemy hostages for ransom.  I propose we institute something like that in our next match against the Sp**t*ns.  A side bet, if you will.

Who are these Spittoons of whom you speak?

It's a family forum.  Do you want me to spell it out?

You're waisting your your time.

No self respecting Spartan would be caught dead, being taken alive.

NotAgain

Athenians took between 300 and 400 hostages at Pylos.

"ALL self respecting Spartans would be caught dead, NOT being taken alive."   I wonder what this means - if anything?