When in Rome

One of my favorite movies is "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy". This blog really doesn't have too much to do with ancient Rome, but I think it's really funny and it has the word Rome in it- so technically this blog is within the terms of our Latin class.

So, I'll set the stage.

Ron Burgandy and Veronica Corningstone are on a "professional date" and Veronica makes an interesting drink order. Ron comments on the complexity of the drink order and Veronica says "When in Rome". Ron has no idea what that means.

Veronica: A Manhattan,and kick the vermouth in the side with a pair of steel-toed boots.

Waiter: Certainly.

Veronica: Thank you, Scott.

Waiter: Thank you.

Ron: Wow.Quite a drink order.

Veronica: Oh, well, when in Rome.

Ron: Yes?Please, go on.

Veronica: Uh, do as the Romans do?It's an old expression.

Ron: Oh! I've never heard of it.

But it gets better...

Later on in the movie Ron and Veronica's relationship becomes more serious, and Veronica wants to remain professional at work.

Veronica: I'm having very strong feelings for you, Mr. Burgundy.

Veronica: But it's very important to me that I be viewed as a professional.

Ron: Right.

Veronica: Hmm.

Ron: When in Rome.

Veronica: Yeah. That, uh, expression doesn't really apply to what I'm talking about.

Ron: Oh, I'm..

Veronica: What I was saying.

Ron: I still don't quite understand what it means.

Veronica: Oh, no.You'll find it.