So I have begun my journey to revisit the works of Ms. Jane Austen. Recently, I gathered my chil’ens and off we went to the bookstore where I purchased new copies of Sense and Sensibility
Although she is my favorite author, the last time I stepped into the literary world of Ms. Austen was probably 30 years ago. Sure, I’ve seen the various theatrical productions as she has gone in and out of favor with Hollywood but there is nothing quite like giving yourself over to her words. She had a biting wit, a way with sarcasm, great comic timing, and a sense of the absurdities and inequities of the world. What a joy! I encourage anyone looking for an amazing read to pick up one of her novels.
Soon after my purchases, I stumbled upon (pun intended) the most fantastical video, Jane Austen’s Fight Club (oops, I just broke the first rule of Fight Club). I kinda think that Ms. Austen would get a charge out of this video. I was laughing so hard I almost rolled right off my chair. And how ironic that I would see this video just when I was pondering how relevant Jane Austen might be to the current state of things?! Life can just be so damn fanfuckingtastic!
My first read on this journey is Pride and Prejudice and I am currently in the midst of the lives of Mr. Darcy, the Bennetts, and the Bingleys. I have to say that I’m certain that Elizabeth Bennett would have loved to send a nice roundhouse to Caroline Bingley’s beautifully rouged cheek! As I have been reading, I can’t help but flash to the video, and sometimes I just have to stop and laugh.
Anyway, there will be much to come re: our fair Ms. Austen but for now I just wanted to share. I hope the novels as well as the video will tickle your funniest funny bone…
Some People’s Kids: Amusing. Relevant. Irreverent.