Gettin Jiggy With It, Austen-style

11 Responses to “Gettin Jiggy With It, Austen-style”

1. Liz Says:
   October 29th, 2005 at 11:02 pm

   Ooo—kay … I don’t get it at all. But then, I’ve never heard of these Pussycats gurls ..

   Anyone ?

2. Anonymous Says:
   October 30th, 2005 at 7:14 am

   slightly off-track but how old is Mr Darcy in the novel?

3. Bridget Says:
   October 30th, 2005 at 9:44 am

   He is 28. Lizzie is 20.

4. Neil Says:
   October 30th, 2005 at 11:26 am

   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.

5. Mags Says:
   October 30th, 2005 at 11:26 am

   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.

6. Mags Says:
   October 30th, 2005 at 11:29 am

   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.

7. Jen Says:
   October 30th, 2005 at 1:06 pm

   Neil, I loved it! It definitely gave me an “indescribable” feeling. LOL.

8. Tasha Says:
   October 30th, 2005 at 2:57 pm

   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!

9. Mags Says:
   October 30th, 2005 at 3:06 pm

   We have several men who read this blog and regularly post comments. Don’t feel lonely.

10. Neil Says:
    October 31st, 2005 at 2:10 pm

    So, does that mean I can go to the screening of “Pride and Prejudice” without my disguise on?

11. Tasha Says:
    October 31st, 2005 at 3:41 pm

    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!