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In response to "Although by the films age that would also mean nobody saw it in theaters and would likely view it at a later date vs. a new release -- nm" by Bacon

That's still, IMO, unreasonable. No one is even alive who saw Shakespeare perform and just saying the names Romeo and Juliet

Posted by TWuG Mar 6 '11, 14:02

bring to mind the tragedy of star crossed lovers.

It's culture. It's out there and has become shorthand for describing events and situations.

I've never seen Citizen Kane, but understand the significance of Rosebud culturally. It's that culturally ingrained.

If someone said they were going to sit down and watch CK for the first time I certainly wouldn't tell them anything about it and simply say "enjoy."

But if I'm having a general conversation and the meaning of Rosebud has significance the onus shouldn't be on me to bite my tongue but on those not wanting to be spoiled to cover their ears.

The statute of limitations for spoiling CK has long passed.

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Romeo and Juliet is a title of a play/movie. spoilers - Bacon Mar 6, 14:12 4
- IYO the age of the viewer/reader should control. IMO the age of the work should control. Reasonable care - TWuG Mar 6, 14:16 3
  - it's a 500 year old play that defines the modern concept of tragedy. The concept of spoilers in regards to it is baffling. -- nm - Reagen Mar 6, 14:21 1
    - Caesar dies. -- nm - spamlet Mar 6, 14:55
  - I have had little issues with ST spoiling things. We do a pretty good job. As long as it doesn't change it's fine as is -- nm - Bacon Mar 6, 14:17

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That's still, IMO, unreasonable. No one is even alive who saw Shakespeare perform and just saying the names Romeo and Juliet

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