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Intoxicated Literary Writers

Drunk Texts from Famous Authors is Hilarious

— June 22, 2012 — Lifestyle
Do not worry, most people have sent an ill-advised text message while intoxicated -- why not get over it by laughing about these fabricated Drunk Texts from Famous Authors? These hilarious SMSs were imagined by artist Jessie Gaynor, capitalizing on the drunk texting phenomenon for the literary magazine The Paris Review.

Gaynor creates inappropriate messages from the renowned authors Sappho, Gertrude Stein, John Cheever, William Wordsworth, Paul Celan, Emily Dickinson, Dan Brown and Philip Roth. From trying to get rides home to "booty calls," Gaynor is able to capture the literary style of these partying writers, as well as their inebriated states.

These entertaining messages make modern-day short forms and colloquialisms of text messaging seem so much trashier.
Trend Themes
1. Drunk Texting Parodies - Creating humorous drunk texting parodies by famous authors presents an opportunity for content creators to engage their audience through humor and literary references.
2. Bringing Literary Figures to the Digital Age - Utilizing modern communication methods like text messages to portray famous authors in an unconventional and relatable way opens up possibilities for innovative storytelling and cross-media collaborations.
3. Exploring Comedic Potential in Cultural Icons - Using comedic interpretations of respected literary figures delves into the realm of pop culture satire, offering opportunities for writers, artists, and comedians to connect with audiences through comedic reimaginings.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Publishers can leverage the popularity of humorous literary parodies to create engaging and shareable content that appeals to readers and promotes their authors and publications in a unique way.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore the potential of adapting the concept of drunk texting parodies for film, television, or digital media formats, offering fresh and humorous perspectives on famous literary figures.
3. Social Media and Marketing - Brands and marketers can tap into the viral nature of drunk texting parodies to create social media campaigns or marketing strategies that resonate with a wide audience, particularly those interested in literature and humor.
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