Guys.
I am sorry it had been so long. But I am pretty sure this will make up for it.
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Master of literature and guns, baby!
Updates will start being more regular. This I vow!
Showing posts with label humor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label humor. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Did you Miss Me?
Guys.
Guys.
I am sorry it had been so long. But I am pretty sure this will make up for it.
Guys.
I am sorry it had been so long. But I am pretty sure this will make up for it.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
I'm Bardcore
Hello y'all, and happy Thursday,
Remember how I showed you a bunch of Shakespeare t-shirts that were awesome? Of course you do, they were the best shirts you've ever seen.
Well now I've gone and found another one. And between you and me, it won't be long before I buy this one too. I need it. Hella badly.
Sidebar: Ever since my last t-shirt post, my boyfriend has been saying "come hither my nither" to me constantly. So there's that.
Remember how I showed you a bunch of Shakespeare t-shirts that were awesome? Of course you do, they were the best shirts you've ever seen.
Well now I've gone and found another one. And between you and me, it won't be long before I buy this one too. I need it. Hella badly.
Is that the best or is that the best? You too can get one here!
That's my only plug for today. I promise there is no money to be had in pushing these things. Like, none at all. Negative moneys, even. I am just trying to fill the streets with more people in Shakespeare swag, for my own purposes.
Just buy it, okay! It's good for you.
Sidebar: Ever since my last t-shirt post, my boyfriend has been saying "come hither my nither" to me constantly. So there's that.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Shakespeare and Pop Culture
Okay so,
I am a day late (!!!!), which is not really like me. But in my defense, I audibly gasped and nearly dropped my plate of dinner last night when I realized I hadn't actually posted this yet. Thank GOODNESS there was no one there to rush over and say, "OH MY HEAVENS, WHAT'S WRONG?!" Because "I forgot to post in my Shakespeare blog today" would have been met with... sarcasm. Yeah, let's go with sarcasm.
So my profoundest of apologies, dearest readers, as I know you await these posts with avid anticipation.
Let's continue, shall we?
This is another tumblr post, where I share gems of funny Shakespeare conversations I've found on tumblr. I get so excited when I see Shakespeare referenced in pop culture today, especially with regard to new memes or sayings that are popular.
And as a pretext, I want to say that I know that humor is much like a frog: you can dissect it, but it will die in the process. With that in mind, I don't want to belabor where these references come from, but I do want to provide some context for two hella important reasons:
1. Maybe not everyone spends as much time on the internet as me and doesn't get them.
2. In 3 years, there's a strong chance that I won't even remember what these jokes were referrencing.
3. In scholarly work (such as this blog), it's important to provide context and clarity.
4. For your very own pop culture edification?
That looks like four reasons. Turns out I can't count.
Anyway, if you get them, cool. Ignore the little explanation link. If not, then you're welcome maybe?
Okay, I'm going to stop pre-apologizing/excusing what I do on this blog and just get on with it.
Yeah.
I am a day late (!!!!), which is not really like me. But in my defense, I audibly gasped and nearly dropped my plate of dinner last night when I realized I hadn't actually posted this yet. Thank GOODNESS there was no one there to rush over and say, "OH MY HEAVENS, WHAT'S WRONG?!" Because "I forgot to post in my Shakespeare blog today" would have been met with... sarcasm. Yeah, let's go with sarcasm.
So my profoundest of apologies, dearest readers, as I know you await these posts with avid anticipation.
Let's continue, shall we?
This is another tumblr post, where I share gems of funny Shakespeare conversations I've found on tumblr. I get so excited when I see Shakespeare referenced in pop culture today, especially with regard to new memes or sayings that are popular.
And as a pretext, I want to say that I know that humor is much like a frog: you can dissect it, but it will die in the process. With that in mind, I don't want to belabor where these references come from, but I do want to provide some context for two hella important reasons:
1. Maybe not everyone spends as much time on the internet as me and doesn't get them.
2. In 3 years, there's a strong chance that I won't even remember what these jokes were referrencing.
3. In scholarly work (such as this blog), it's important to provide context and clarity.
4. For your very own pop culture edification?
That looks like four reasons. Turns out I can't count.
Anyway, if you get them, cool. Ignore the little explanation link. If not, then you're welcome maybe?
Okay, I'm going to stop pre-apologizing/excusing what I do on this blog and just get on with it.
Yeah.
From Pitbull and Ke$ha's song, "It's going down"
"You had one job" meme.
TV show "30 Rock" episode and ongoing joke.
"Bitch I might be" meme.
Hope you enjoyed! I just love it when the youths talk about Shakespeare!
Monday, November 10, 2014
To Be or Not To Be - That is the Adventure!
Howdy, good brethren!
Today I cannot help myself and so I am endorsing a most delightful book. It's a choose-your-own-path Hamlet adventure story, and it's by the infallible Ryan North. I was lucky enough to catch this project back during its Kick-Starter phase, and so I threw all my moneys at it. It was the most successful Kick-Starter campaign ever at the time, raising over 2,000% of its goal! Now, it's a full-fledged book and it is SO enjoyable I almost can't even.
You can play as Hamlet, Ophelia, or King Hamlet; but wait, there's more! Each ending comes with artwork from one of 65 artists. You can follow Yorick skull markers to stick closely to Shakespeare's plot, or explore alternative possibilities. And trust me, there are some crazy fun off-script endings. But no matter which way you chose, every path is full of Ryan's casual, hilarious prose, and rife with jokes and cultural references.
I'm going to give you a little sample here, where North whips out some Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Because I care about you all, and I want this for you. I CANNOT sell this enough.
Aside from this, it's full of lines such as, "Anyway: this ghost. You can see through it, but only a little? It’s weird. And I’ll tell you what the frig else: this ghost does look like your dad." Buy it immediately! If you're interested, that is. This is a no-pressure environment. I want you to feel safe here.
Later taters!
(That's a direct quote from King John, and you can't prove me wrong because there's no way you've read it... no one has.)
Today I cannot help myself and so I am endorsing a most delightful book. It's a choose-your-own-path Hamlet adventure story, and it's by the infallible Ryan North. I was lucky enough to catch this project back during its Kick-Starter phase, and so I threw all my moneys at it. It was the most successful Kick-Starter campaign ever at the time, raising over 2,000% of its goal! Now, it's a full-fledged book and it is SO enjoyable I almost can't even.You can play as Hamlet, Ophelia, or King Hamlet; but wait, there's more! Each ending comes with artwork from one of 65 artists. You can follow Yorick skull markers to stick closely to Shakespeare's plot, or explore alternative possibilities. And trust me, there are some crazy fun off-script endings. But no matter which way you chose, every path is full of Ryan's casual, hilarious prose, and rife with jokes and cultural references.
I'm going to give you a little sample here, where North whips out some Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Because I care about you all, and I want this for you. I CANNOT sell this enough.
Aside from this, it's full of lines such as, "Anyway: this ghost. You can see through it, but only a little? It’s weird. And I’ll tell you what the frig else: this ghost does look like your dad." Buy it immediately! If you're interested, that is. This is a no-pressure environment. I want you to feel safe here.
Later taters!
(That's a direct quote from King John, and you can't prove me wrong because there's no way you've read it... no one has.)
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Shakespeare's Ladies Coulda Used a Sassy Gay Friend
Good dawning, sweet reader!
As you may or may not have noticed, I've reverted to Monday-Thursday updating. Things are a little hectic right now and I need a teeny bit of a buffer. So there. I'm sure I'll go back to MWF as soon as things slow down in my work, personal and scholarly life. But until then, I must regrettably offer you less Shakespeare than you have become accustomed to of late. My deepest and most sincerest apologies.
Enough of that, let's go back to Shakespeare!
In case no one has shared this with you before, let me be the first. The Second City Network on YouTube came out with a series of Sassy Gay Friend videos for a multitude of famous women, including a number of Shakespeare's heroines. "This could have been prevented if she had a sassy gay friend." Do enjoy.
As you may or may not have noticed, I've reverted to Monday-Thursday updating. Things are a little hectic right now and I need a teeny bit of a buffer. So there. I'm sure I'll go back to MWF as soon as things slow down in my work, personal and scholarly life. But until then, I must regrettably offer you less Shakespeare than you have become accustomed to of late. My deepest and most sincerest apologies.
Enough of that, let's go back to Shakespeare!
In case no one has shared this with you before, let me be the first. The Second City Network on YouTube came out with a series of Sassy Gay Friend videos for a multitude of famous women, including a number of Shakespeare's heroines. "This could have been prevented if she had a sassy gay friend." Do enjoy.
Juliet, of Romeo & Juliet
Ophelia of Hamlet
Desdemona of Othello
Lady Macbeth from Macbeth
Honestly, it starts getting weird when they suddenly got sponsored by Mio, but I still dig it. Hope you did too!
Until next time, dudes.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Alas, Poor Yorick! This shirt is the best, Horatio.
Happy Friday, dudes.
Look what I got! By far the best shirt I own. It's about to be out of print, so if you want one, better jump on it! She also has other great shirts for sale that are very funny in nature, albeit non-Shakespearean. But if you are into Shakespeare shirts like me, you can also check out some of the other awesome designs below.
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