Most Christians know that in Sunday School the answer to any question is either Jesus, God or The Bible.
Q: What's a small furry animal that likes to hide nuts?
A: I know the answer is Jesus... but I think it's a squirrel!
In Victorian Literature, the same general principal applies, except that in Vic Lit the answer is always sex.
Q: What is this passage about?
A: Sex
Q: True. But what is symbolised by the...
A. Sex
Q: Okay... but what is the subtle subtext of...
A: SEX!!!
Thursday, November 02, 2006
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I think the real subtext is that university students are desperately thinking about sex all day.
It's the prof, not the students.
(Chuckle) Does that make English departments a good or bad place to spend your time?
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