90 Near Disasters

[cal_sitter]

Consider, for a few moments, where the English language would be without Shakespeare. Would you still be going to your bedroom, or would someone have had to come up with a better way to describe the space in which we sleep? (Incidentally, the current definition isn't what Shakespeare actually meant.) You might not enter into negotiations, or be

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[heroinbrand]

You got a point. Or lots of points, I guess.

[cal_sitter]

It might behoove me to have fewer points in this apartment when the City inspires one of my cats to have designs on the other's life.

[ohrosalita]

How knife-happy can he get without opposable thumbs?

[cal_sitter]

All he needs is a mouth.

[ohrosalita]

And a lot've ambition.

[cal_sitter]

That he has in spades just now, since he's apparently intent on becoming Henry V.

[bloodygoodluck]

'Twas a long wind that brought no light to this mind.

[cal_sitter]

I could quote a few passages for you, if you'd prefer.

[bloodygoodluck]

If small strings better explain then these ears will welcome.

[cal_sitter]

Then let's skip the quotes. Shakespeare is considered by many to be a linguistic innovator in my world. He's credited with bringing as many as ten thousand (and as few as several hundred) expressions into common usage.

[fangfatale]

Many speak like the puck today. Yapping, much yapping.

[cal_sitter]

I'm sure we'll all be thoroughly sick of rhyming couplets by the end of the day.

[tehpuck]

Shall we their fond pageant see?
Lord, what fools these mortals be!

[cal_sitter]

How now, mad spirit?

I have the play here in its entirety, but I imagine you're tired of hearing it.

[tehpuck]

In remembrance of a shroud.

...Whilst the screech-owl, screeching loud,
Puts the wretch that lies in woe.

[cal_sitter]

I'll take that as a yes.