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There are several modern allusions to "Romeo and Juliet" in today's society. Finding research was quite hard, but finding videos and clips that used references to "Romeo and Juliet" was huge. Below are some clips that have been cut down to specific parts (using TUBECHOP.COM). They use many modern techniques to retell the traditional love story.

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This is the Dire Strait's song " Romeo and Juliet". It explains the love that Romeo and Juliet felt for each other. It retells the balcony scene in today's slang. media type="youtube" key="mNLVMDF9mUo?rel=0" height="368" width="423" This is Taylor Swift's Song "Love Story". When writing it, Swift decided to change the tragic ending into a warm, happy ending. It sold 6.5 million copies worldwide since January 2010. The song tells a recap of the story through a romantic, happy way.

media type="youtube" key="87cLyBR1JTo?rel=0" height="349" width="425" This is The Killer's cover of "Romeo and Juliet" originally sung by Dire Straits. Many artists have taken this song such as: "Lisa Mitchell", "The Indigo Girls", and of course," The Killers".

media type="custom" key="9035350" This is an episode of Hey Arnold! Hey Arnold! was a popular Nickelodeon show from the 1990's. They are performing "Romeo and Juliet" as a school play. This clip shows the rehearsal of Act 3 Scene 1. This scene shows the tensions rise between the Montagues and the Capulets.

media type="youtube" key="ltRT01yOO4U?rel=0" height="349" width="425" This is an episode of "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide". Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" is another Nickelodeon show that was aired in 2005. Romeo is played by Corban Bleu.

media type="youtube" key="yPQyg8XtGsw?rel=0" height="347" width="433" This is the official trailer for the new kid's movie "Gnomeo and Juliet". "Gnomeo and Juliet" just came out in theaters two months ago. It tells the story of the rivalry between next door neighbors: the Montagues and the Capulets. media type="youtube" key="xxcXbPUmowk?rel=0" height="349" width="425" This is a trailer for the Broadway play/movie "West Side Story". "West Side Story" is a huge Broadway success selling more than 10 million seats a year. It took off as a movie in 1961 and has become a huge aspect in telling the Romeo and Juliet story.

media type="youtube" key="sMel13nY0PE?rel=0" height="349" width="425" This is the trailer of Baz's creative take on the traditional love story. The movie stars Leonardo Dicaprio and Clare Danes. It was made in 1996.

media type="youtube" key="jEpG_CCpjYU?rel=0" height="349" width="425" This is the balcony scene from he Zeffirelli version of "Romeo and Juliet". Act 2 Scene 2 is the most well-known part in the movie and play. It was made in 1968.

MODERN DAY ALLUSIONS TO ROMEO AND JULIET:)