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Top PhD memes of 2021 (Updated)

The era is of the internet. People are passing their time on the internet, blog, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Memes are evolved recently. It is a pictorial representation of a joke. And people love memes.

Our social media is flooded with jokes, memes and gifs. Here in the present article, we have enlisted some of the meme material related to PhD. PhD is a very serious business, still, some of the memes are incredible and describe some of the common problems everyone faces during their PhD time.

See this What a PhD student feel on Friday when everyone is planning to party!

This meme is best understood by those who are still struggling to write their research paper.

A cold-blooded insult to a PhD student.

This story is for those who have actually mastered a skill to describe their research like no one other did do it.

This one is actually exciting.

Another next level of insult to us (PhDs).

This happens to everyone. By reading a few papers we think we know everything.

Dr. Tushar Chauhan is a Scientist, Blogger and Scientific-writer. He has completed PhD in Genetics. Dr. Chauhan is a PhD coach and tutor.

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PhD Jokes And Puns

These funny PhD jokes and puns are a real lesson in humor! In fact, they’re in a class of their own! No need to doctor them, they get top marks just as they are!

Funny PhD Jokes

My socially anxious friend just got a PhD in palindrome studies.

I call him Dr. Awkward.

What is Dr. Pepper’s PhD in?

I have finished writing my PhD thesis on penguins.

In hindsight, I probably should have written it on paper.

I got a PhD in rap and washing clothes.

They call me Dr. LaunDré.

What do you call an owl with a PhD?

I have a friend who just finished her PhD in Botany.

Instead of math and statistics, her dissertation is full of pictures of exotic plants.

She sure has a lot of photos in thesis.

A Gen Z kid and a boomer walk into a bar.

They sit down and the Gen Z kid orders from the gluten free vegan menu and the boomer orders a T-Bone steak.

They start chatting and the Gen Z kid says that social justice issues are the biggest problem facing the world, and that the white supremacist patriarchy is a plague on society.

The boomer waves this off and says the kids these days are just too sensitive, and that he fought for civil rights in the sixties and did his part.

They go back and forth on this for a while, and finally the Gen Z kid says, “We’re just not gonna settle this. We don’t see eye to eye. You’re too old and out of touch and I’m too young and inexperienced. What we need to do is ask a Millennial with a PhD in sociology for their opinion.”

The boomer says, “That’s a great idea!” And yells, “HEY BARTENDER, C’MERE!”

Flight attendant: Do we have a doctor on board?

Me: I have a PhD in mathematics.

Flight attendant: one passenger is having a heart attack and one passenger is having an asthma attack.

Me: nodding that makes two.

I have a PhD in procrastin …

A guy walks into a bar and orders a beer.

“I just completed my PhD in Scottish poetry,” he tells the bartender. “Now I’ve got third degree Burns.”

What do you call a cat with a PhD in Marine Biology?

A Doctopuss.

What do you call a chili with a PhD?

Dr. Pepper.

Who is the only Looney Tunes character with a doctorate?

MIT’s Computer Science PhD application only accepts text files.

That’s really ASCII a lot, in my opinion.

My PhD was about torque.

I guess that makes me a spin doctor.

I have a friend who a PhD in interactions of matter and energy at all length and time scales in the physical universe.

The only job he could get was at a soda factory.

In a roundabout way, he did become a fizzicist.

Dad: “My first son has a PhD in arts, my daughter has two degrees in communication and journalism and my youngest son is a burglar.”

Friend: “Wow a burglar? You should kick him out!”

Dad: “Nah… he is the only one who makes money.”

A man walks into a bar and finds its patrons raucously celebrating with a young man standing on the bar shouting for more drinks, on him.

He walks up to the bar and shouts to the young man, “What’s the occasion?”

“My career’s in ruins!” the lad cackles.

The man, shocked, replies, “Then why are you celebrating?”

“I’ve just completed my PhD in archaeology!”

What’s the difference between a jungle cat who wrote his PhD thesis on the economic effects of taxation, and the order of insects that includes butterflies and moths?

One’s a leopard doctor of tax economy, the other’s a lepidopteral taxonomy.

So, I have this friend who studied to become an Egyptologist.

The only way he can make a living is by becoming a PhD and teach others to become Egyptologists.

As far as I’m concerned, it is a pyramid scheme.

A rabbit says to a fox, “I’m writing a dissertation on how rabbits eat foxes.”

“Come on, you know that’s impossible! No one will publish such rubbish.” says the fox.

“Well, follow me and I’ll show you.”

They both go into the rabbit’s dwelling and after a while, the rabbit emerges with a satisfied expression on his face.

Then comes a wolf.

“Hello, what are we doing these days?”

“I’m writing the second chapter of my thesis, on how rabbits devour wolves.”

“Are you crazy? Where is your academic honesty?”

“Come with me and I’ll show you.”

As before, the rabbit comes out with a satisfied look on his face and a diploma in his paw.

Finally, the camera pans into the rabbit’s cave and we see a mean-looking, huge lion, sitting, picking his teeth and belching, next to some furry, bloody remnants of the wolf and the fox.

The moral: It’s not the contents of your thesis that are important – it’s your PhD advisor that really counts.

I’ve been doing my psychology PhD thesis on the mental health and well-being of little people.

After 4 long years and multiple studies, I’ve concluded…

6 out of 7 dwarves aren’t Happy.

What do you call someone who does a BA in Arts, a MA in English and a PhD in Gender Studies?

A well educated Barista.

To the woman I met in the bar last night who was mad at me this morning…

I never said I had a PhD in theoretical physics. I said I had a theoretical PhD in physics.

What does PhD stand for?

Fancy Degree. It’s so fancy it’s spelled with a Ph.

After many years of studying at a university, I’ve finally become a PhD.

Or Pizza Hut Deliveryman as people call it.

Due to the size of my student loans for my PhD I have debts no honest man could pay.

Luckily I’m a statistician.

What’s the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizza?

A large pizza can feed a family of four.

My PhD student claimed to have made a breakthrough in hyperbolic geometry.

Turns out he was just exaggerating.

I’m starting a charity for PhD students so they can finally afford to live on their own without the need for roommates.

It’s called “Doctors without Boarders.”

An illiterate dad and his son who has a PhD in astronomy went camping.

They unpacked and set up their tent.

After dinner they went to sleep.

A few hours later dad woke and was looking up at the stars.

He woke his son up and asked him, “What do you see?”

The son said, “Astronomically, it tells you that there are a lot of galaxies out there.”

His father interrupted, “No you idiot, someone stole the tent.”

What do call a fish with a PhD?

A brain sturgeon.

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• 40+ Hilarious research memes that will make you smile

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Researches are part of our lives, especially if you are a forever learner. While doing research, we have been through similar difficulties or experienced the same feelings. In order to show these common points, internet memes come to our aid!

In this blog, you will see excellent any kind of material, such as UX research memes, clinical research memes, psychology research memes, and research paper memes. If you want to take a break and enjoy your time, you should definitely take a look at our 40 hilarious Research memes that will make you laugh :  

• 1. Tip of the iceberg

#1 Research meme - Source: Facebook - High Impact PhD

In the background of each research, there are nights, days, weeks, and even months spent time and effort for the research. So, the paper itself is just a little concrete form of all the effort and work. 

2. There is no destination!

#2 Research meme - Source: Make a meme

Researches are like living. There is no destination, but it is a journey! As you read and see, you will realize the limitless world of knowledge. 

3. But it sounds cool, isn’t it?

#3 Research meme - Source: Quick meme

When we need to do research, the first thing to do is to google it, right? We seem to have no better option as the first step in our era. 

4. Don’t want to check🫣

#4 Research meme - Source: Ah See it

Before submitting the paper, reading it might feel like it is not good enough. If you do not want to feel like that, all you need to do is submit it without the last check. 🤗

• 5. Memes matter🤨

#5 Research meme - Source: Reddit

When it comes to doing Research about anything not related to the Research topic, everything seems to be worth reading and learning. Especially if it is a meme!

6. They are always one step ahead!

#6 Research meme - Source: Facebook- High Impact PhD Memes

It is undeniable that applied research with sensational findings always gathers more attention and funding. Basic research is always doomed to lose spotlights. 😏

7. Vs the reality

#7 Research meme - Source: Pinterest

When you tell people that you are doing psych research, everybody imagines something different. However, the reality is completely different from their picture. But calm down; at least we know that you are drowning among the papers.

8. Don’t want to be THAT person

#8 Research meme - Source: Illinois

If you are the person who made somebody do psych Research or made them into psychology, you should definitely question yourself and your actions. 👀 

9. None can say the opposite!

#9 Research meme - Source: Giphy

If one has never done any research, s/he can assume that you begin a research, develop, and finish it. Nevertheless, of course, the process is way much more complicated than that! 

• 10. Welcome to the Research-lover club🫶

#10 Research meme - Source: Imgflip

If you are into research, any topic will be a duty for you. A new phone? A holiday plan? A trip abroad? Considered it done because the necessary research is done!

11. Me trying not to be a square

#11 Research meme - Source: Facebook- High Impact PhD Memes 

When you attempt to try a new research method for the first time, you might feel the anxiety of not knowing what you are doing. But as you do, it gets better, we promise. 

12. That’s the only smart thing to do 😎

#12 Research meme - Source: Meme-arsenal

Before making an important decision, no matter what, you should definitely do your research because it is how cool people act! 

13. UX Research is everything!

#13 Research meme - Source: Playbook UX

If you are a UX designer, you can share this meme with confidence. The picture given above summarizes the importance of UX research very well. 

14. Watch me, then 😈

#14 Research meme - Source: Pinterest

Yes, probably it is not a paper that can be written the night before; we know that. But if there is no other option left, it is possible turning into a writing machine. ⌨️

• 15. It is a serious job🧐

#15 Research meme - Source: Memes

While doing research, the most significant part is to collect data related to your topic in your most serious mood. It is essential but hard to keep this mood for a long time. 

16. Am I just perfect or bad at self-feedback?

#16 Research meme - Source: Tumblr

It seems like it is easier to find somebody else’s errors or criticize it. But when it comes to ours, our mistakes come suddenly invisible. Science needs to explain this!

17. I want to break free🎶

#17 Research meme - Source: McGill

While working on our research papers, we know that you do not completely feel free and work as you wish. Practicum supervisors are like a limit for research. 

18. Above the clouds☁️

#18 Research meme - Source: Imgflip

While doing the research, there is always a crowd of tabs that we cannot dare close. But, when we complete the research, it is the most satisfying feeling to close all the tabs finally.

19. So am I…

#19 Research meme - Source: Make a meme

This process is challenging both physically and psychologically, for sure. So, finishing a research paper might feel like someone who survived a battle scene. 

• 20. Look, I am famous!

#20 Research meme - Source: Twitter-High Impact PhD Memes

It is a really really satisfactory feeling to see your work online! Also, reading your work from someone else’s perspective is quite fun. 

21. It is hard to keep your energy stable 📉

#21 Research meme - Source: Meme-arsenal

At the beginning of the semester, we have big energy and motivation to start our paper. However, at the end of the semester, it is hard to feel the same enthusiasm and energy.  

22. Why would they?😭

#22 Research meme

Yes, we know that the question is optional, but still, it hurts us… When the respondents skip the question, we feel the rejection of the bone. 💔

23. So, what a medical researcher does?

#23 Research meme - Source: Mosio

When you tell people that you are a medical researcher, everybody might assume or imagine your work differently. This meme given above is a good illustration of the situation. 

24. The hardest part is done 👍

#24 Research meme - Source: Quick meme

Sometimes, it is hard to understand the topic or instructions of the research. When you understand it, it gets easier. However, when you complete your research and realize that you did wrong from the beginning, it is like a nightmare!

• 25. No kid, just no.

#25 Research meme - Source: Memes happen

Yes, Wikipedia is also a source of information. But when the data is taken as copy and paste, it is an unacceptable mistake that a professional never ever does!

26. It is worthy ✨

#26 Research Meme

Looking at your final work and being able to be proud of the paper feels like a real victory! Is the paper good? Yes. Am I okay? Doesn’t matter. 🤝

27. Hard to tell🤔

#27 Research meme - Source: Make a meme

Both quantitive research and qualitative research have pros. But it is like a dilemma to make a decision between these two. 

28. But I googled it 😏

#28 Research meme - Source: Quick meme

Yes, it is not possible to do our research in libraries. Instead, we google our questions and topics. Still, it is research, isn’t it?😇

29. Do not confuse me, please🙏

#29 Research meme - Source: Twitter - Iopsyche Memes

Sometimes, our research does not give us what we want. However, we can turn these opposite ideas into the next work. Looking on the bright side is our job! 

• 30. Which one are you?

#30 Research meme - Source: 9GAG

If you want to be the muscled dog, take your job seriously. Otherwise, you will be the weak dog if you do not work like a professional! 

31. 🥁Drum rolls🥁

#31 Research meme - Source: Memes happen

Imagine that you have already prepared the 15 pages of your research, and your PI tells you to start over. The pain🤡

32. It is time to be serious

#32 Research meme - Source: Cheezburger

Yes, the research is important. There should not be any spelling errors. But memes never allow spelling eros. Check it once, twice, three times, four times, five times….

33. That critical decision

#33 Research meme - Source: Meme-arsenal

It is essential to read the important papers related to the topic. But when it takes too much time and delays the time of starting your own research, it might feel anxious.😶

34. Let’s calm down

#34 Research meme - Source: Joey deVilla

One cannot deny that Google is a source of information today. But still, simply scrolling through pages on Google does not give you a good research paper. 

• 35. Let your confidence speak!

#35 Research meme - Source: Giphy

When you are well-equipped for a topic that you have done your research before, and you witness that someone is talking totally wrong about it, you can let your self-confidence speak!

36. A product without UX Research?!

#36 Research meme - Source: Twitter - Doug Collins

The importance of UX research can be fully understood when a product is launched without UX research. 

37. Let’s make it spicy🪩

#37 Research meme - Source: LinkedIn

If your cries for help are ignored, all you need to do is to name the docs in a fun way, just like the example given above. 😊

38. The moment of confusion

#38 Research meme - Source: Memes

When you think about too much of your research, it starts to seem wrong and correct at the same time. So, not to feel burn-out, avoid thinking about too much. 

39. Social media and research?

#39 Research meme - Source: Ah See It 

Digital culture has changed many things. When we witness someone on social media mention their research, it does not sound reassuring, right? 

• 40. It is what it is

#40 Research meme - Source: Make a meme

I have not slept, and I have not eaten properly lately. I am also not socializing in these last days. But it does not matter because I finished my research. 👍 

In this post, we have collected funny research paper memes, UX research memes, funny clinical research memes, or research memes in gif forms to make you smile. Memes are an excellent form of common feelings, and if these memes were able to help you have a great time, we are even happier than you! 

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Reviewer 2 Memes: A Humorous Take on Academic Publishing’s Harsh Critic

Reviewer 2 Memes: Adding Laughter to Academic Publishing's Peer Review Process

In the world of academic publishing, receiving feedback from reviewers is an essential part of the process. While most reviewers provide constructive criticism that helps authors improve their work, there is always that one reviewer who seems to have a bone to pick. Enter “Reviewer 2,” the bane of many authors’ existence. But while Reviewer 2 may be the source of frustration for some, it has also become the subject of countless memes.

For those unfamiliar with the term, “Reviewer 2” refers to the anonymous peer reviewer who provides feedback on an author’s manuscript. Reviewer 2 has become something of a legend in academic circles for their harsh, nitpicky, and sometimes nonsensical comments.

Despite the fact that Reviewer 2 is just one of many reviewers, their feedback often carries more weight than the others, leading to a sense of dread when authors receive their comments.

But rather than wallow in despair, some authors have turned to humor to cope with Reviewer 2’s critiques. Memes featuring Reviewer 2 have popped up on social media, depicting everything from a hapless victim at the mercy of a tyrannical Reviewer 2 to a defiant author standing up to the reviewer’s absurd comments.

One popular Reviewer 2 meme features a picture of Leonardo DiCaprio from the movie “The Revenant” with the caption, “I ain’t afraid of no Reviewer 2.” Another shows a person standing on the edge of a cliff with the caption, “Me, reading Reviewer 2’s comments.” The memes often play off the frustration and absurdity of Reviewer 2’s feedback, providing a lighthearted take on a serious issue.

While the memes may be amusing, they also highlight a larger issue in academic publishing. Reviewer 2’s nitpicky comments can sometimes distract from the bigger picture and make it harder for authors to focus on the actual content of their work.

Additionally, the anonymity of peer review can lead to reviewers making comments that they wouldn’t necessarily make if they were identified.

Review Process

Despite the challenges posed by Reviewer 2 and the peer review process in general, it remains an important part of academic publishing.

The feedback provided by reviewers, even the overly critical ones, can help authors improve their work and ensure that published research is of the highest quality.

In conclusion, while Reviewer 2 may be the source of frustration for many authors, it has also become a source of humor and levity through the creation of memes.

These memes provide a lighthearted take on a serious issue and highlight some of the challenges of the peer review process. Ultimately, however, peer review remains an essential part of academic publishing, and authors must learn to navigate the process, Reviewer 2 and all.

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45 Funny And Witty Memes About Literature That Might Inspire You To Open A Book

M any of you probably know SparkNotes from back in your school or college days. You got confused by an assigned book, you were running late for class, or you were writing an essay right before the deadline (again!), and you needed to get to grips with the plot and main themes. SparkNotes is probably the most well-known literature resource in the world, summarizing countless books to help you study alongside the source material.

But something that you probably weren’t aware of is that SparkNotes is ridiculously good at the social media game. It has an account on X (formerly Twitter) that posts some great memes about literature. Our nerdy sides love them so much that we couldn’t help but share some of the best ones with you. Scroll down for a refresher about why literature is so awesome and why being geeky is cool!

Bored Panda got in touch with the member of the SparkNotes team running its X account, Courtney Gorter, and she was kind enough to tell us about literary memes and reigniting people’s passion for reading. Meanwhile, we also reached out to Lisa McLendon, Ph.D. , from the University of Kansas, who is the William Allen White Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications, as well as the Coordinator at the Bremner Editing Center . She told us about truly great student essays. Read on for both of our interviews. 

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Gorter, an Associate Content Strategy Manager at SparkNotes, explained to Bored Panda that the secret behind creating such great literary memes comes from reading a ton and spending a lot of time on X (aka Twitter).

We were curious to get her opinion on what quality literary memes have in common. “To me, a sign of a good literary meme is that people who have read the book think it’s spot-on, and people who haven’t read the book are curious enough that they decide to read it!” she said.

Some people feel like they don’t have enough spare time to read. Others, however, are dealing with extremely shortened attention spans , a huge problem these days. Gorter shared her thoughts about inspiring people to read more.

“For people who are looking to reignite their passion for literature, sometimes it’s all in how you think about it. Get rid of the idea that audiobooks don’t count; give yourself permission to stop reading a book you’re not enjoying; read several books at once if you get bored easily,” the SparkNotes team member told Bored Panda.

“I know so many people who got back into reading after a long dry spell, and the reason they came back is always different—maybe they discovered ebooks or audiobooks and it changed everything, or maybe they watched a TV or film adaptation, and wanted to read the series, or maybe (just maybe!) they saw a literary meme on Twitter that piqued their interest.”

According to Gorter, the best approach here is to meet people “where they are,” instead of forcing them or moralizing them.

“Some people are never going to be big readers, either because they don’t have time or it simply doesn’t interest them, and I think that’s okay! The great thing about literature is that it’s such a vast world, and there’s no right or wrong way to engage with it.”

Meanwhile, Professor McLendon , from the University of Kansas, echoed very similar thoughts on helping people (re)discover the love of reading.

“I’d love to see people reading more books: novels, nonfiction, whatever. I think one thing that could help, and this is something I’m encouraging my students to do over the winter break, is just read something YOU want to read for the fun of it,” she shared her thoughts with Bored Panda.

“By college, it seems that students tend to associate reading with homework, not pleasure, and if they can re-capture the feeling of reading for pleasure, then they may read more. Going along with that, people need to know it’s OK, when they’re reading for pleasure, to quit a book that they’re not into. There are so many great books in the world; don’t waste time on one you’re not enjoying!”

We also asked the professor for her thoughts on truly great student essays and how they can wow academic staff.

“Truly great student essays don’t just follow the directions (though they do that); they sparkle in both content and writing. That is, great essays approach the topic from an inventive or creative perspective and support the main idea with clear, specific information and examples,” McLendon said.

“Great essays are written in concise, direct prose with a mix of sentence types and lengths to keep readers engaged, and they transition clearly from one point to the next. To achieve greatness, students need to think, then plan, then write, then revise,” she shared.

“It’s a process that most people can’t successfully complete the night before an assignment is due, and if a writer skimps on the ‘think’ stage—by, for example, using SparkNotes instead of reading the original and thinking through it—chances are the essay won’t be great,” the professor added that reading just a summary, in isolation, isn’t enough.

SparkNotes was initially launched way back in 1999 and has, over the years, become a household name. Meanwhile, the project launched its account on X (when it was still called Twitter, which most of us probably prefer) in April 2008.

The project has an extensive presence on social media. At the time of writing, SparkNotes had nearly 352k followers on X and 295k fans on Facebook. It also has 310k literature-hungry folks following it on Instagram and nearly 77k fans over on TikTok. All the more ways to spread funny and geeky literary memes!

Full disclosure: literature may have been (read: definitely was ) our favorite class of all time, so these memes are right up our alley.

Whatever you might have used SparkNotes summaries for in the past, the company itself points out that it stands firmly against cheating and plagiarism. While there’s nothing new under the sun, it’s important to be open about where you got your ideas from. Citing sources and crediting ideas—these are fundamental values whether you’re in a literature class or doing a degree in journalism.

“We're here to help you learn, not to help you cheat. Our literature guides are meant to be read along with the books they analyze. They are not intended to be copied on tests or papers (aka plagiarized),” SparkNotes explains its stance on people copying their summaries directly on the project’s website.

SparkNotes points out that you can avoid plagiarizing them by citing the words and ideas that came from their site or books. You can also rephrase these ideas in your own words, interpreting things from your own perspective.

Transparency, clarity, and honesty are worth more than their weight in gold when it comes to literature, journalism, historical analyses, and writing (endless) essays. 

The point is to use what SparkNotes offers as a supplement, not an alternative to reading the source material itself. We all need a little help understanding exactly what’s going on in a book sometimes when we’re “confuzzled.”

There’s no shame in asking someone for advice… or doing lots of Googling to check if we’re not alone in being lost. 

SparkNotes offers over 500 guides for English literature and Shakespeare, as well as many other guides for other subjects, including history, math, and biology.

They also have a whole bunch of quizzes to help you learn the info that you need way better before that big test. They have a vested interest in helping everyone learn in a more efficient way.

Memes are, essentially, ideas, attitudes, jokes, and images that we share with other people. So the more something is shared, the more successful it is at being a meme, by definition.

In our experience, there are a few main things that elevate a meme from something ‘meh’ to a viral sensation. It all comes down to relatability, humor, format, and consistency. 

Something that the SparkNotes team members in charge of creating and sharing all of these memes do so well is that they know their audience. It’s people who enjoy literature, reading, and books in general.

Naturally, they then focus on crafting memes that suit this particular audience. They make it relatable for lit geeks. But someone who’s not into literature may feel a lot of the references going over their head. But that's all right. Aside from dad jokes, there are very few categories of comedy that try to appeal to absolutely everyone.

Another aspect that the SparkNotes X account nails completely is adding copious amounts of humor to their posts. Memes do not have to be funny to be relatable or to go viral… but comedy certainly helps. When an image makes you feel good, you want to share it with the people you care about to make them feel the same way that you do.

In terms of format, you want your meme to be easy to read. We’re all overloaded with pics, memes, posts, and news stories on social media, so images only have a mere moment to grab our attention. If there’s way too much text or the font’s hard to understand, internet users might just decide to skip reading the thing altogether.

Meanwhile, if you plan on entertaining your followers with memes, it’s a good idea to be consistent with your posting. It doesn’t mean that you have to spam your feed with dozens of memes each day, though. But it means carving out a reputation as someone who’s consistent and trustworthy in their posting schedule.

We would love to learn a bit about your literary habits, Pandas, so scroll down to the comment section and share your thoughts. How much time do you find to read every week? What did you enjoy the most about lit classes back in school and college? Have you ever used SparkNotes before? Which gothic horror books are your faves?! Let us know!

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