Re: Reminds me of...
I was reminded of one of Henry II's favourite court Jesters.
Roland the Farter. I rather like the fact that he was given Hemingstone Manner and 30 acres in Suffolk, for his services. Presumably so nobody had to be too close to him...
His duties were to perform anally annually: "Unum saltum et siffletum et unum bumbulum" (one jump, one whistle, and one fart) for the King's court at Christmas.
I'm quoting Wiki here as I don't have access to the history book I read it in.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
