Thursday, November 02, 2006

SEX!

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!!!

3 comments:

Elliot said...

I think the real subtext is that university students are desperately thinking about sex all day.

Paul said...

It's the prof, not the students.

Lowell said...

(Chuckle) Does that make English departments a good or bad place to spend your time?