This week, people around the globe celebrated the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. It is speculated that the poet and playwright died in Stratford on April 23, 1616, but there is no official record of his death in existence.
In honor of Shakespeare's way with words, celebrate the life of a legend by incorporating these Shakespearean insults into your daily life:
1. “Thou art like a toad; ugly and venomous.” –As You Like It
Example:
"You look fat in that dress."
"Thou art like a toad; ugly and venomous."
2. "Peace, ye fat guts!" –Henry IV Part 1
Example:
"If you don't like hanging out with us, why don't you just leave?"
"Peace, ye fat guts!" (dramatic exit)
3. "Your brain is as dry as the remainder biscuit after voyage.” –As You Like It
Example:
"Is Chicken of the Sea tuna chicken or fish?"
"Your brain is as dry as the remainder biscuit after voyage."
4. “Villain, I have done thy mother.” –Titus Andronicus
Example:
"You could never get a date."
"Villain, I have done thy mother."
5. “They lie deadly that tell you you have good faces.” –Coriolanus
Example:
"People always mistake me for Beyoncé."
"They lie deadly that tell you you have good faces."
6. “I must tell you friendly in your ear, sell when you can, you are not for all markets.” –As You Like It
Example:
"I turned them down. My standards are higher than that. I just feel like I deserve no less than a 10."
"I must tell you friendly in your ear, sell when you can, you are not for all markets."
7. “Thine face is not worth sunburning.” –Henry V
Example"You're just jealous you're not as cute as me."
"Thine face is not worth sunburning."
8. “Thou art unfit for any place but hell.” –Richard III
Example:
"I always pour my milk before I pour my cereal."
"Thou art unfit for any place but hell."
9. “Away you three-inch fool!” –The Taming of the Shrew
Example:
"Hey, hot stuff, I know you've been constantly rejecting me and trying to neglect my advances, but I still think we should go back to my place and get to know each other."
"Away you three-inch fool!"
10. “Thy tongue outvenoms all the worms of Nile.” –Cymbeline
Example:
"Does my breath stink?"
"Thy tongue outvenoms all the worms of the Nile."
