From references in popular music to appearances in books and movies, rummy has left its mark on popular culture in a number of ways. Rummy has appeared in many books and short show to play rummy circletories in literature, frequently serving as a metaphor for slyness and strategy. The game has also been portrayed in motion pictures, where it is frequently employed as a plot device or to highlight the abilities and intelligence of the characters. Popular music has also made references to Rummy, in addition to its depictions in literature and movies.