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Would he find humor in me asking you (Bard) about him?
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I think Shakespeare would find humor in you asking me about him. He was a witty and clever man, and he would appreciate the irony of a large language model named Bard being asked about him. He would also be flattered that you are interested in his work.

Here is a quote from Shakespeare that I think sums up his attitude towards humor:

"A jest's prosperity lies in the ear of him that hears it."

This means that whether or not a joke is funny depends on the person who is hearing it. Shakespeare would understand that you might find humor in asking me about him, even if he didn't find it funny himself.

I hope this answers your question.
 
Have any schools banned any of his works?
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Yes, there have been a few instances of schools banning Shakespeare's works. In 1931, the play The Merchant of Venice was banned from high school curricula in Buffalo and Manchester, New York. This was due to the play's depiction of a Jewish character, Shylock, who is often seen as a negative stereotype. In 1953, the play Twelfth Night was banned from high school curricula in New Hampshire. This was due to the play's depiction of a woman who dresses as a man. In 2006, the play The Taming of the Shrew was banned from high school curricula in California. This was due to the play's depiction of violence against women.

It is important to note that these bans are not representative of all schools. Most schools still teach Shakespeare's works, and many schools even encourage students to read and perform Shakespeare's plays. However, there are a few schools that have chosen to ban Shakespeare's works due to concerns about the content of the plays.

Here are some of the reasons why schools might ban Shakespeare's works:

The plays may be seen as offensive to certain groups of people. For example, The Merchant of Venice has been criticized for its depiction of Jews, and Twelfth Night has been criticized for its depiction of cross-dressing.
The plays may be seen as too violent or sexually explicit. For example, The Taming of the Shrew has been criticized for its depiction of violence against women, and Macbeth has been criticized for its depiction of violence and murder.
The plays may be seen as too difficult for students to understand. Shakespeare's plays are written in a style that is different from modern English, and they can be difficult for students to understand.
It is important to note that there are also many reasons why schools should teach Shakespeare's works. Shakespeare's plays are classics of English literature, and they offer students a glimpse into the past. Shakespeare's plays can also help students to develop their critical thinking skills, and they can teach students about different cultures and time periods.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to ban Shakespeare's works is up to the individual school. There is no right or wrong answer, and each school must weigh the pros and cons of teaching Shakespeare's works before making a decision.
 
In 1953, the play Twelfth Night was banned from high school curricula in New Hampshire. This was due to the play's depiction of a woman who dresses as a man.

well, well, well...some things don't change
 
Have there been any recent bans of Shakespeare in schools?
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Yes, there have been a few recent bans of Shakespeare in schools. In 2022, a school district in Florida banned the play The Merchant of Venice due to its depiction of a Jewish character, Shylock. The district argued that the play was anti-Semitic and that it could promote hatred against Jews. In 2023, a school district in Texas banned the play Romeo and Juliet due to its depiction of violence and sexual content. The district argued that the play was inappropriate for young students.

These bans have been met with criticism from many people, including teachers, students, and literary scholars. Critics argue that the bans are censorship and that they are an attempt to whitewash history. They also argue that Shakespeare's plays are classics of English literature and that they should be taught in schools.

The bans on Shakespeare in schools are part of a larger trend of censorship in the United States. In recent years, there have been a number of attempts to ban books from schools, including books by Toni Morrison, Harper Lee, and George Orwell. These bans are often motivated by political or religious beliefs, and they have been met with widespread criticism.

The debate over whether or not to ban Shakespeare in schools is likely to continue. There are strong arguments on both sides of the issue, and it is ultimately up to each individual school to decide whether or not to teach Shakespeare's plays.
 
One thing I always admired about professional sports is it is basically the last remaining meritocracy left in this country...

Not for long it seems

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sturg33 said:
One thing I always admired about professional sports is it is basically the last remaining meritocracy left in this country...

Not for long it seems

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This is a fake story. Brady Deeker doesn’t even exist
 
chop2chip said:
Blue Jays are a well run organization. It would have passed the smell test if it were the Mets given they invested several years into the Tebow freak show.
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They just made Anthony Bass issue an apology for saying the bud light boycott was good. They then flashed the rainbow colors when he entered the next game. And were going to make him catch the first pitch of the pride night celebration, before simply releasing him

The Canadians are ****ing nuts about this ****
 
You'll never guess who actually made the bomb threats though.

You'll have to read til the 8th paragraph in this wapo super journalist story to find out

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brutal

but a good reminder that the state won't face any internal resistance to its tyranny

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Probably never seen a more over the top celebration of where you put your genitalia or what you call yourself

I mean …. Par for the course
 
Do yall remember DeSantis showed this book on live TV and the news footage had to.cut away bc it was too graphic for TV?

This is what 57 is so upset is not being available in public elementary libraries

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sturg33 said:
Do yall remember DeSantis showed this book on live TV and the news footage had to.cut away bc it was too graphic for TV?

This is what 57 is so upset is not being available in public elementary libraries

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Man two days in a row ive.posted porn on this site.

The first was the tyranny dude jiggling his fake tits on the white house lawn and the. The second is the children's book 57 is so angry is not available to.children in public schools.

Uncle Joe has really got us to those NORMS that the lecturer promised us
 
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