Attila the Hun

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1. A king of the Huns in the fifth century. Attila's forces overran many parts of central and eastern Europe. His armies were known for their cruelty and wholesale destruction, and Attila himself was called the “scourge of God.”

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Attila the Hun

Rickover likened himself to Attila the Hun and had young officers conduct job interviews on chairs with specially shortened front legs, banishing them to a closet if they disappointed him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

Attila the Hun even appeared in one of Ms. Loeffler’s ads.

From New York Times ● Dec. 21, 2020

All you need to know about Newhart’s sense of humor is in the album’s subtitle: The Most Celebrated New Comedian Since Attila the Hun.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 7, 2017

“He was constantly telling stories about great warriors of the past, like Attila the Hun, people who had slain empires,” Mount said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2016

“The best first-act finale since Attila the Hun in Iambic Pentameter. Now, shall we purchase some snacks?”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood