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Romeo And Juliet

William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about the romance between two Italian youths from feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Today, the tit...

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Candace

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Candace

The book was mentioned in a sarcastic hypothetical context regarding what Charlie Kirk's last words might have been.

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And also he had just written this Romeo and Juliet letter to Bibi Netanyahu.

— Episode: Megyn Kelly Goes SCORCHED EARTH On Those...

Episode: Megyn Kelly Goes SCORCHED EARTH On Those Lying Abo...

The book was mentioned in a sarcastic hypothetical context regarding what Charlie Kirk's last words might have been.

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And also he had just written this Romeo and Juliet letter to Bibi Netanyahu.

Morbid

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Morbid

The discussion noted that the class was watching *Romeo and Juliet*, linking its tragic themes to the Twilight saga.

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In class they're watching Romeo and Juliet cause that's a heavy theme in this whole thing as well.

— Episode: January Bonus Episode: New Moon

Episode: January Bonus Episode: New Moon

The discussion noted that the class was watching *Romeo and Juliet*, linking its tragic themes to the Twilight saga.

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In class they're watching Romeo and Juliet cause that's a heavy theme in this whole thing as well.

The LOL Podcast

The hosts asked who wrote the classic play and noted Shakespeare as the author, providing a brief factual reference without further discussion. This mention served only to identify the writer and did not involve any recommendation or critique of the title.

Episode: I Went Back To Middle School!

The hosts asked who wrote the classic play and answered that it was Shakespeare.

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Who wrote Romeo and Juliet? Shakespeare.

The Dan Le Batard Show

They noted that they had worked through the turgid prose of Romeo and Juliet using Cliff's Notes, but admitted they only pretended to be interested for the sake of the grade.

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We took through the turgid prose of Romeo and Juliet, but we all had to feign interest for the grade.

— Episode: Hour 1: Back In My Day Returns

Episode: Hour 1: Back In My Day Returns

They noted that they had worked through the turgid prose of Romeo and Juliet using Cliff's Notes, but admitted they only pretended to be interested for the sake of the grade.

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We took through the turgid prose of Romeo and Juliet, but we all had to feign interest for the grade.

Modern Wisdom

Sheehan quoted a passage from Shakespeare's play, describing the lovers' exchange and calling it a powerful example of romantic language.

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But I think the world stands to benefit from ... (the quoted dialogue from Romeo and Juliet) ...

— Episode: #1022 - Sheehan Quirke - How Did The Mod...

Episode: #1022 - Sheehan Quirke - How Did The Modern World...

Sheehan quoted a passage from Shakespeare's play, describing the lovers' exchange and calling it a powerful example of romantic language.

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But I think the world stands to benefit from ... (the quoted dialogue from Romeo and Juliet) ...

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

The classic tragedy was cited as an example of a pathological love story that many people idolize.

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Romeo and Juliet.

— Episode: Part 5: Monica & Jess Love Getting Calle...

Episode: Part 5: Monica & Jess Love Getting Called Out on T...

The classic tragedy was cited as an example of a pathological love story that many people idolize.

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Romeo and Juliet.

I was getting it from Romeo and Juliet.

The Viall Files

The title was briefly cited in one episode when a guest listed it among Shakespeare plays she could name, and in another episode the hosts used it as a metaphor to compare a contestant's romance to the classic tragedy. Both mentions were informal and served mainly as cultural references rather than a deeper discussion or endorsement. The overall tone was light and casual.

Episode: E351 Charly Jordan - Trusting Your Gut

Charlie listed Romeo and Juliet as one of the Shakespeare plays she could name.

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Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet. What's another one?

Episode: E338 Bachelorette Recap With Ali Barthwell

The hosts compared a contestant's romance to the classic tragedy, noting the absurdity of searching for a missing Juliet.

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because seeing some of these things of like, Romeo, where's your Juliet? We had never met.

Episode: E318 Bachelor In Paradise Recap with Justin Long &...

They referenced Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to illustrate the passionate, dramatic nature of the contestants' relationships.

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that's why shakespeare is so incredible like shakes ... that romeo juliet scene is so beautiful

Episode: E307 CNCO - Dating, Insecurities, & Boundaries

They named Romeo and Juliet as one of the Shakespearean plays during a quick game.

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Romeo and Juliet. Juliet and Romeo too.

Romeo and Juliet, yeah.

Episode: E46 Life After Paradise with Demi Burnett

During a quick game, they tried to name three Shakespeare plays and recalled Romeo and Juliet as one of the two they could name.

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I can name two... Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.

NPR News Now

It was noted that Olivia Hussey starred in the 1968 film adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

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Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, has died.

— Episode: NPR News: 12-28-2024 5PM EST

Episode: NPR News: 12-28-2024 5PM EST

It was noted that Olivia Hussey starred in the 1968 film adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

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Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, has died.

Small Town Murder

The book was mentioned in the context of what a 13-year-old might have learned in school, suggesting a level of expected literary knowledge compared to the severity of the charges they were facing.

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I barely fucking read Romeo and Juliet last year in school. I don't know any of that. I just still don't understand it.

— Episode: Worse Than Murder - Starkville, Mississi...

Episode: Worse Than Murder - Starkville, Mississippi

The book was mentioned in the context of what a 13-year-old might have learned in school, suggesting a level of expected literary knowledge compared to the severity of the charges they were facing.

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I barely fucking read Romeo and Juliet last year in school. I don't know any of that. I just still don't understand it.

Strict Scrutiny

Justice Jackson was mentioned in a mock oral argument about the play Romeo and Juliet, bringing up a Taylor Swift song about love and betrayal.

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Well, you mentioned the Taylor Swift song. Yes, she wrote a song about love story, but she also has another song called Bad Blood. I mean, wasn't Friar Lawrence aware of the fact that we were in this...

— Episode: New Year, Same Court

Episode: New Year, Same Court

Justice Jackson was mentioned in a mock oral argument about the play Romeo and Juliet, bringing up a Taylor Swift song about love and betrayal.

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Well, you mentioned the Taylor Swift song. Yes, she wrote a song about love story, but she also has another song called Bad Blood. I mean, wasn't Friar Lawrence aware of the fact that we were in this situation?

Fresh Air

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Fresh Air

The hosts noted that an adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet became the musical West Side Story, referencing it as part of the film's discussion.

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One of them is an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, that's West Side Story, with Jerry Robbins and Arthur Lawrence and wonderfully talented young lyricist Stevie Zondine.

— Episode: Bradley Cooper & Yannick Nézet-Séguin On...

Episode: Bradley Cooper & Yannick Nézet-Séguin On 'Maestro'

The hosts noted that an adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet became the musical West Side Story, referencing it as part of the film's discussion.

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One of them is an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, that's West Side Story, with Jerry Robbins and Arthur Lawrence and wonderfully talented young lyricist Stevie Zondine.

Handsome

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Handsome

The hosts referenced the title as a classic fictional love story while sharing their favorite romances, and later the participants noted that adaptations like it contributed to a toxic, overly romanticized view of love. Both episodes treated the work more as a cultural touchstone than a recommendation, highlighting its iconic status and its problematic influence.

Episode: Pretty Little Episode #35

The hosts mentioned it as a classic fictional love story while discussing their favorite love stories.

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It's all Romeo and Juliet and, you know.

Episode: Pretty Little Episode #30

The participants mentioned that movies like "Romeo and Juliet" contributed to a toxic, romanticized view of love they grew up with.

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You've Got Mail is so toxic and Romeo and Juliet.

KSR

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KSR

The hosts mentioned the play as a book they might have read and discussed Drew's upcoming acting role as Count Paris in a local production.

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I will soon make my acting debut in a local production of Romeo and Juliet. I am Count Paris.

— Episode: 2025-04-09- KSR - Hour 1

Episode: 2025-04-09- KSR - Hour 1

The hosts mentioned the play as a book they might have read and discussed Drew's upcoming acting role as Count Paris in a local production.

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I will soon make my acting debut in a local production of Romeo and Juliet. I am Count Paris.

Do you remember reading the book or watching the movie? I watched the Leo DiCaprio version.

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