Popular Shakespeare Quotes You Might Want To Think Twice About Using This Thanksgiving

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a Shakespeare-related organization in possession of a social media account must be in want of a Shakespeare quote to suit the current occasion.

It is ALSO a truth universally acknowledged that most quotes selected by said organizations are A TINY BIT PROBLEMATIC if you examine the original contexts of them. Don’t fall into these common traps this Thanksgiving!

Consulting pocket dramaturg: Kate Pitt

You can check out my exposé of the “and ever thanks” quote debacle, or a look at some practical Thanksgiving feast-related quotes. Either way, have a great Thanksgiving, regardless of your geographical location!

Shakespeare Quotes For Thanksgiving

It's Thanksgiving in America! Here are some handy Shakespeare quotes for you to use. 

You can also check out my exposé of the (in)famous "thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks" quote. 

This is the fifth Thanksgiving to pass me by since I started Good Tickle Brain, so once again I'd like to thank all of you for reading and supporting this little comic. It's been so much fun, and I look forward to thanking you on many more Thanksgivings to come.

A special shout-out, as always, to my supporters on Patreon, who have helped make it possible for me to work on Good Tickle Brain full time. I really appreciate all of your support. It makes a difference, believe me!

Of course, you know what Thanksgiving also means...

Black Friday at the Good Tickle Shoppe! 

Just a reminder that starting tomorrow, November 24, at 12:00am EST, everything in the Good Tickle Shoppe will be 20% OFF if you use the incredibly imaginative discount code BLACKFRIDAY2017 at checkout! The code is good through 11:50pm EST on Monday, November 27. 

All sizes of my Complete Works t-shirt (spotted at major Shakespeare theatres around the world) back in stock...

...and I have TWO new comic books! The first is the second edition of my Complete Works of Shakespeare in Three Panels Each comic book, with updated illustrations and text...

...and the second is my BRAND NEW collection of A Stick Figure Romeo and Juliet, featuring all my Romeo and Juliet scene-by-scene comics with exclusive additional commentary! It's at the printer right now, but will be in stock in time for Black Friday. Here's a sneek peek:

Plus, of course, my flowchart poster, Macbeth comic book, Complete Works tank top and various other t-shirts are also available.

So, to recap:

WHO: You!
WHAT: 20% off everything Black Friday sale!
WHERE: The Good Tickle Shoppe!
WHEN: Friday, November 24 through Monday, November 27!
WHY: Because you need holiday gifts and I need to sell this stuff! 
HOW: Use the code BLACKFRIDAY2017 at checkout! 

And Ever Thanks?

It's Thanksgiving Day in America! Let's take a closer look at one of Shakespeare's most famous "thanks" quotes...

Some thoughts:

1. No, this isn't the only instance of editors messing with Shakespeare's language. OBVIOUSLY. This is just a fairly prominent one that I hadn't noticed before.

2. I have to say, I think I like Theobald's alteration better than the original.

3. The next time someone says "Thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks" to me, I'm going to respond with "Ever oft good turns are shuffled off with such uncurrent pay." And then I'm going to sigh deeply.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! And, if I can be serious for a moment, thanks to ALL of you for reading and supporting Good Tickle Brain. I wouldn't be doing this without your enthusiasm for my work and your appreciation for the silly side of Shakespeare. A special shout-out to my supporters on Patreon, who have helped give me a certain amount of security as I navigate the exciting but occasionally treacherous waters of being a full-time Shakespeare comic artist. You're all marvelous human beings and I hope you have a wonderful day.

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Black Friday at the Good Tickle Shoppe!

Starting at 12:00am EST on Friday, everything in the Good Tickle Shoppe is 20% off when you use the extremely originally-named discount code BLACKFRIDAY2016!  The sale will last through 11:59pm on Monday. In addition, several items will be going on clearance.

But Wait! There's More!

It's starting to slide into winter for those of us in the northern hemisphere, with grey skies and the days growing shorter and the threat of snow on the horizon. So, in a fit of brilliance, I decided it was the perfect time to debut a new item of Good Tickle Brain apparel...

...the Complete Works of Shakespeare TANK TOP!!!

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My timing is impeccable.

Anyways, starting tomorrow you will be able to pick up one of these extremely soft and comfy unisex tank tops. I've printed a limited number of them this time around, so if you want one, act quickly! If they sell well, I'll definitely print more of them in the future, but that could be several months away...

...just in time for the return of warm weather, possibly, come to think of it...

ANYWAYS.

BLACK FRIDAY.

COMMERCIALISM AND STUFF.