The Bawdy Bard : Perverted Plays Of Shakespeare
Every year, when the topic of Shakespeare is brought up in schools across the world, the students groan, knowing that they are going to be subjected to a book written in a language that they don’t understand (Olde English) and about topics they could care less about. What would they think if they knew that Shakespeare’s mind was really in the gutter? Even though his writings might be hard to comprehend, if you catch the gist of what he is really trying to say, you might find it more enjoyable. My teachers didn’t share this information when I was in high school! They forgot to tell us that Shakespeare wasn’t writing to college professors, but rather to farmers and dock workers. He was writing for the average person and those people liked their filthy jokes! Here are five dirty jokes Shakespeare played to the masses. Read more...
Five Things You Might Not Know About Summer Solstice
This week, we experienced the Summer Solstice. It takes place during the last 10 days of June each year and represents when the days start getting shorter and the nights start getting longer. When I was growing up, the word "Solstice" wasn't mentioned much, unless you were taking a science class or studying astronomy. It was sometimes spoken in hushed tones because it had something to do with witchcraft or satanism. Well, that couldn't be further from the truth. The summer solstice is a holiday that is celebrated throughout the northern hemisphere. It is a time of feasts and parties. Here are five things you might not have known about this holiday. Read more...
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