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| - The English name is a pun on the phrase "Where art thou?" however "Where art thou?" is not from Romeo and Juliet. The line from Romeo and Juliet is "Wherefore art thou Romeo?" "Wherefore" is not the same as "where" and means more like rather or why. Juliet is asking why is Romeo a member of the Montague clan as in "Why are you a Montague, Romeo?" Because as a Capulet, the love for a member of the opposing feuding family, The Montegues, is prohibited and their love can never be. No where does the phrase "Where art thou?" appear in "Romeo and Juliet." However I believe "Where art thou?" appears in the bible and as part of the title of a movie, "O Brother, Where art thou?" So those are possible references/origins for the phrase, however "Romeo and Juliet" is definitely not. Just wanted to point this out in case someone else wants to add that faulty reference. - 魔法師 MoFaatSi (talk • contribs) (talk • contribs) 21:45, August 16, 2012 (UTC) No, "Where art thou?" is a common phrase meaning, "Where are you?". In fact, it is used in a sonet by Shakespeare. ~glint~ "Where art thou, Muse, that thou forget'st so long *twinkle* To speak of that which gives thee all thy might? Spend'st thou thy fury on some worthless song, Darkening thy power to lend base subjects light? Return, forgetful Muse, and straight redeem In gentle numbers time so idly spent; Sing to the ear that doth thy lays esteem, And gives thy pen both skill and argument. Rise, resty Muse, my love's sweet face survey If time have any wrinkle graven there; If any, be a satire to decay, And make time's spoils despisèd everywhere. Give my love fame faster than Time wastes life; So thou prevent'st his scythe and crooked knife." However, just because it is used by Shakespeare, it doesn't mean that this card is based on one of the phrases in his poem. As I said, it's a common phrase, so it's referencing olden English in general, not Shakespeare. MadRest 00:11, January 8, 2013 (UTC) Let's just come to the conclusion that the phrase wasn't based on any specific art or work of literature, and certainly not a religious text. Konami has even redone the artwork of cards such as "Senju of the Thousand Hands" in the English version of the card in order to keep religion and possible religious references out of the card game. So, in regards to the man stating that the bible says such a common phrase is completely unnecessary and such a post should have no place on this wiki.98.223.42.115 (talk) 03:02, January 8, 2013 (UTC) When I said, "common phrase", I meant it being used in everyday talk during the old age; furthermore, I would not like to be associated with such uncreative and plot-lacking literature works as the Bible that are akin to filth and which possess zero character-development. MadRest 03:26, January 8, 2013 (UTC)
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