Answer my question with a question

[captmarga]

Isn't it sad the many of our kids won't sit through the classics, and will miss out on such greatness?

[PurpleDragon]

Do you realize that most kids today couldn't possibly quote any REAL Shakespeare since most of them have only seen that movies recently made by Hollywierd?

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

Not only that, but most people in general could not quote the Bard. If I said "

Blood and destruction shall be so in use
And dreadful objects so familiar
That mothers shall but smile when they behold
Their infants quarter'd with the hands of war;
All pity choked with custom of fell deeds:
And Caesar's spirit, ranging for revenge,
With Ate by his side come hot from hell,
Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice
Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war;
That this foul deed shall smell above the earth
With carrion men, groaning for burial.

"! would you know what play, act and scene I was qouting from?

[PurpleDragon]

I wouldst know, but then I know the work of The Bard.  Would todays generation be able to guess where the following comes from?

Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds
Towards Phoebus' lodging: such a wagoner
As Phaëthon would whip you to the west
And bring in cloudy night immediately
Spread thy close curtain, love-performing night

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

Most likely Not. Might that be Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 2?

[PurpleDragon]

No, it "mightn't" be that, it IS that, though, dare I ask how you know? 

((I used that entire solilique as my "talet" portion for the UnQueenly pageant, but the unwashed massess couldn't grasp the concept))

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

Would you believe I was once a Shakespearean actor?

[PurpleDragon]

Would you believe that I have had the lead in at least 2 Rogers & Hammerstein Musicals back when I was in High School?

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

Might they have been Oklahoma and South Pacific or maybe State Fair?

[PurpleDragon]

Now, what would ever give you that idea?

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

Are they NOT the three most performed R&H Musicals in high school?

[PurpleDragon]

Anyone know where I can find all those great musicals on DVD?

((also played Gaylord Von Trapp as well))

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

Have you looked on Netflix to rent or Amazon to buy?

(They do have Oklahoma, South Pacific, State Faire and Show Boat)

[PurpleDragon]

Am I the only one that refuses to spend money on Amazon?

((I picked up a triple feature pack at Wal-Mart that has Oklahoma, State Fair, and Carousel in it)).

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

Yes, I think Amazon is great, does anyone else?