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At the Coliseum opening games the prisoners of Rome were brought out into the Arena. The lions emerged from their cages and circled the prisoners timidly. The crowd was going crazy, jumping around, screaming and yelling. The lions were overwhelmed by the uproar of the crowd and retreated to their cages. Silence overcame the stadium for a brief moment. Then the entire stadium started booing. Emperor Titus, who was hosting the games, was afraid that his people would hate if the games were not a success. When the people were ready to leave the stadium, Titus signaled to bring out the lion trainer. The crowd stopped to look. Cheering broke out again. For they all knew what was going to happen. They all were chanting and pointing their thumbs down. Titus gave the signal and the trainer was executed.
 * Lions Refuse to Eat Prisoners, Trainer Punished **