The Four Questions

The Ides Are High But the Four Questions Are Holdin' On

What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a blue T-shirt that says "42: Life, the Universe, and Everything," tan shorts, and ankle-high white socks.

How does Dave feel today? Dave is on high alert.

What are the factors affecting Dave's mood? Dave was told by a soothsayer to beware the Ides of March.

Does Dave know what the Ides of March are? To the best of Dave's knowledge, "Beware the Ides of March" was a phrase Shakespeare coopted from one of his contemporaries, Tyra Banks. The original version, "Beware the smize of March," comes from Banks's masterpiece, The Elizabethan Era's Next Top Model.