FLOP No. 34 – The Trojan Horse Victory Feast (12th c. BCE)

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The Promise: The war was over. The Greeks had sailed away. The Trojans pulled a wooden horse inside the city walls and hosted a victory feast.

What Happened: Greek soldiers hidden inside emerged at night, opened the gates, and sacked Troy.

What Failed: Security. Suspicion. Overconfidence in ritual.

What We Learned: If you don’t question the spectacle, you’re building your own destruction.

What an Event Pro Would’ve Advised: Vet the guest list. Inspect the gifts. Never declare victory mid-setup.