Poetry in Pop Culture

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9_6IODy0mU&feature=PlayList&p=1F0C875A1B74AB07&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=9

I was introduced to this clip in 10th grade English while studying Edgar Allan Poe. I don't remember understanding it any better after the clip, I was too distracted by the animation. But knowing that the poem was referenced to in The Simpsons made it easier to study it in class.

http://britanick.com/videos.php

The parody pair, Brian and Nick, created a video that recites more excerpts from different literary works than I know of. Ranging from Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss, there is a motley of verses in the video. I can't say that the video peaked my interest or helped me understand any one poem; but it was fun watching something that I could say "Oh! I remember that quote!" to while still being entertained.