Category Archives: Amusing Shakespeare

Most Shakespeare is understandable by anyone and the humor present herein is of two kinds. One directly related ti the theme and content. The other has to do with the old but perfectly understandable language that carries an inherent charge of humor

Shakespeare on Future Predictions, Future Vision, Forecasting Methods

Posted on June 28, 2012 by jimmie

 “If you can look into the seeds of  time, And say which grain will grow and which will not, Speak then to me, who neither beg nor fear Your favours nor your hate.” (Macbeth act 1, sc. 3) Comments. You are requested for a forecast and after delivering it you are asked questions of the Read More

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Shakespeare on love and education, dating advice

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jimmie

“Thou, Julia, thou hast metamorphosed me, Made me neglect my studies, lose my time, War with good counsel, set the world at nought; Made wit with musing weak, heart sick with thought.” (Two Gentlemen of Verona, act 1, sc. 1) Comments. Change ‘Julia’ to the name of the applicable lady. With minor modification turn the Read More

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Shakespeare on the Benefits of Wine

Posted on June 26, 2012 by jimmie

“A good sherris-sack hath a two fold operation in it. It ascends me into the brain; dries me there all the crude, dull and foolish vapours which environ it: makes it apprehensive, quick, forgetive, full of quick, nimble, fiery and delectable shapes; which deliver’d over to the voice (the tongue) which is the birth, becomes Read More

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Shakespeare on Sleep as a Health-Care Remedy Take 2

Posted on June 24, 2012 by jimmie

Sleep that knits up the ravell’d sleeve of care, The death of each day’s life, sole labour’s bath, Balm of hurt minds, Great nature’s second course, Chief nourisher in life’s feast.” (Macbeth act 2, sc. 2) Tips for use. An addition and/or an alternative to the answer, “I just need some sleep…the innocent sleep…feast.” Also Read More

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More things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio

Posted on June 23, 2012 by jimmie

“There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” (Hamlet act 1, sc. 5) Tips for use. Evasive answer to questions of the type, ‘Why this?’ or ‘Why did you do this?’ when you do not want to give a reason. Perfect during a presentation as an answer Read More

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Seven Ages of Man, take 5, the Justice or Judge

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jimmie

“And then the justice, In fair round belly with good capon lin’d, With eyes severe and beard of formal cut, Full of wise saws and modern instances; And so he plays his part.” (As You Like It, act 2, sc. 7) Tips for use.  Of course the justice referred to in the quote was in Read More

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Shakespeare on Love, Smoke and Sighs and General Related Symptoms

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jimmie

“Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs; Being urged, a fire sparkling in lovers’ eyes; Being vexed, a sea nourished with loving tears. (Romeo and Juliet act 1, sc. 1) Tips for use. If you concur, give your cold and somewhat pessimistic opinion on the subject during a topic discussion. Somewhat confirming Read More

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Shakespeare on Retirement and Retirement Speeches

Posted on June 2, 2012 by jimmie

 “…and ‘tis our fast intent To shake all cares and business from our age, Conferring them on younger strengths, while we Unburdened crawl towards death.” (King Lear, act 1, sc.1) Tips for use.  Perfect opening for a retirement speech, a bit rough at the end but realistic. With a gentler touch Oliver Goldsmith says, O, Read More

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Shakespeare on Sleep as a Health-Care Remedy

Posted on May 24, 2012 by jimmie

“The best of rest is sleep, And that thou oft provokest; yet grossly fear’st Thy death, which is no more.” (Measure For Measure act 3, sc.1) Tips for Use. Here is a quotation that, divided into sections, can be applied in three different contexts. That the best of rest is sleep, is a medical or Read More

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Shakespeare on Authority and the Power of Lobbying

Posted on May 19, 2012 by jimmie

“… And though authority be a stubborn bear, yet he is oft led by the nose with gold.” (Winter’s Tale act 4, sc. 3) Tips for Use.  Excellent comment to instances of corruption of anyone in authority. Or a very applicable metaphor for the relentless and inexorable lobbying of sundry politicians in exchange for campaign Read More

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