Doctor who Quote by Gareth Roberts
““William Shakespeare: 'Close up this din of hateful decay, decomposition of your witches' plot! You thieve my brains, consider me your toy, my doting doctor tells me I am not!' Lilith: No! Words of power! William Shakespeare: 'Foul Carrionite specters, cease your show, between the points... ' [he looks to The Doctor for help] The Doctor: 761390! William Shakespeare: '761390! Banished like a tinker's cuss, I say to thee... ' [he again looks to The Doctor] The Doctor: Uh... [he looks to Martha] Martha Jones: Expelliarmus! The Doctor: Expelliarmus! William Shakespeare: 'Expelliarmus!' The Doctor: Good old JK!””
About This Quote
Source TV: Doctor Who episode “The Shakespeare Code”, 2007
A chaotic, meta‑dialogue mixes Shakespearean drama with sci‑fi, showing how language can be weaponized and misinterpreted in absurd ways.
In simple terms: Words become literal weapons and jokes.
Key Takeaway
Beware of taking language too literally.
Themes
humor
language
pop culture
intertextuality
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
satirical
parodic
When to use this quote
- writing scripts
- fan conventions
- role‑play
- improvisation
Key Concepts
meta‑dialogue
absurdity
power of words
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mixing eras affect meaning?
- When does a joke become harmful?
A Different Perspective
The humor may obscure deeper commentary on communication.
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