It is the first novel about dischronia, when a person knows their biological age is not their real age and act against it. Actually we use avatars. I'm 56.
*flashbacks to studying Victorian Comedy of Manners in Theatre class for school cos this would be THE example of book-turned-play in that genre that my teacher would mention all the time*
WHY MUST YOU PROVOKE ME
BECAUSE ITS FUN
He took a selfie and then did some filter magic, I think. But it kinda backfired, or something, and now he cannot NOT use the filter?
So like normal life for famous people
Ooh! Ooh! I got it! It's about a young guy who goes through a mirror and ends up in another world! Or was it a young girl...
Isn't it about an old guy who is shown three paintings of Christmas scenes to reflect on his ways?
That's A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Similar era and setting though (both books are set in Victorian times)
Dammit you're gonna make me read it aren't you
The Picture of Benjamin Bunny
dear ND,
this is hilarious, thank you for sharing!
love
myq
The URGE to correct you even though it's clearly a joke, I -
I can’t believe Netflix is making them siblings …
It is the first novel about dischronia, when a person knows their biological age is not their real age and act against it. Actually we use avatars. I'm 56.
He didn't paint the picture- his friend Basil did it.
he's that guy who painted himself and is in love with his brother?
*flashbacks to studying Victorian Comedy of Manners in Theatre class for school cos this would be THE example of book-turned-play in that genre that my teacher would mention all the time*
This is incredible
As someone who actually /has/ read this book (albeit several years ago, and in graphic novel form sure) this made me crack up so much.
Speaking of definitely knowing what classic lit is about, this rewrite of the first chapter of Moby Dick is hilarious and I instantly thought of you: https://www.tumblr.com/thelongestway/761232977931960320
hahaha genius