The list goes on and on, “for goodness sake” – oh, that’s one too! And it’s not just his words that hold their own in our society; his themes are timeless too. You may complain…these stories are outdated and no longer relevant. On the contrary, there are hundreds, maybe even thousands of Shakespearean remakes and references contained in contemporary culture. From books to movies to New Yorker comics, our world is bursting with them. Ever heard of West Side Story, or a childhood favorite The Lion King, or maybe Taylor Swift’s “Love Story”? They’re all based on Shakespearean plays! Face it, old Shakes made such a lasting impression on the world that even Ke$ha is referencing him.