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It's reminiscent of Elon Musk's Texas compound, where he can play out his fantasies of being a feudal king behind walls that shield him from the scary real world.

The practice was initially met with resistance because of its feudal undertones, but eventually it gained traction by the late 19th century, particularly in the hospitality and restaurant industries.

Moore questioned whether "the feudal spirit will be ever revived on the Western Continent again," describing it as "a social and political authority founded upon the subjugation of a weaker, by a more powerful race."

This twisted pursuit of fame finds roots in feudal, patriarchal culture.

FX also had a record-setting winner with “Shogun,” a drama set in 17th century feudal Japan, which earned 18 awards, the most of any program in a single year.