9.04.2012

Worst job in literature?

Today the New Yorker published the results of last week's Questioningly:  what's the worst job in literature?

The answers (found on twitter at #tnyquestion) are hysterical, ranging from Hamlet's motivation coach to McMurphy's post-lobotomy roommate to Hester Prynne's stylist.  Some of my favorites:

Noah's Ark vet
Gatsby's pool cleaner
Oedipus' shrink
Bilbo Baggins' pedicurist


I just love the winner:  Narcissus' girlfriend.   No more calls-- we have a winner.

I wonder if my students can come up with any...


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