Gettin Jiggy With It, Austen-style
October 29, 2005
Here’s an accompaniment you might find diverting.
Thanks to Elaine for sending this in!
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Ooo—kay … I don’t get it at all. But then, I’ve never heard of these Pussycats gurls ..
Anyone ?
slightly off-track but how old is Mr Darcy in the novel?
He is 28. Lizzie is 20.
Hi, I’m the guy who wrote the post Gettin Jiggy With It, Austen-style. I was trying to humorously contrast the morals and style of yesteryear with the crassness of a fake Spice Girls “girl group.”
Thanks, Elaine, for telling people about it.
I’m a male who’s a big Jane Austen fan, so I just wanted to tell you that (and maybe help other men come out of the closet).
I’m glad I found this great site.
Anon, read the book yourself, we aren’t here to do your damn homework for you.
About the post–funny! Though Jane is hardly buttoned-up. Though compared to the Pussywhatsits it’s about right, I guess.
Hi Neil! We posted simultaneously. I liked it–the juxtaposition of Mrs. Bennet and the “modern” version of longing for a ball (as it were) was definitely apt. I also liked the Beck/Bartleby mashup.
Neil, I loved it! It definitely gave me an “indescribable” feeling. LOL.
Great job, Neil! My roommate actually has the Pussycat Dolls’ song on her computer, so we listened to the song while reading your post – absolutely fabulous!
Incidentally, you’re the second man I’ve heard of who likes Jane Austen. Awesome beans for sticking up for all the closet fans!
We have several men who read this blog and regularly post comments. Don’t feel lonely.
So, does that mean I can go to the screening of “Pride and Prejudice” without my disguise on?
Perish the thought! Nope, you’ll have to go with your brown paper bag over your head with the two eyeholes cut out. . . just because “follies and nonsense” divert us!