Recently, I’ve read some posts about reimagining Pride and Prejudice through texts or social media messages—and Lelia Eye did a fun one recently. I loved the idea, so I said to my husband, “I’m going to do that too!”
“But you’re not at all into social media,” he said.
This is true. But I’m not one to be bothered with facts. “I’m doing it anyway!” I told Andy.
But then I realized I don’t actually know any texting acronyms beyond LOL. And can we call the sideways smiley face delightfully retro instead of totally out of touch?
New idea: Below are some P & P text conversations from somewhere around 1999, which is about where I am in my knowledge of these newfangled technologies. Enjoy!
Mrs. B: It’s true! Mr. Bingley is gone! You must all be kind to your sister since her hopes were so viciously dashed. All that beauty come to nothing! Oh, my poor nerves. Now what will become of us?
Eliza: Mom. Jane is on this chain.
Lyds: What are you missing most, Jane? That hot bod or the 5,000 pounds, lol.
Mary: The public nature of it all was perhaps most painful, although the money is not immaterial.
Kitty: She was kidding, Mary. But thanks for the full analysis.
Mr. B: James, please remember to order my cigars.
Eliza: Wrong chain again, Dad.
This site is ending, so I moved this post. Click here to read the rest and get Darcy’s texting perspective on wooing Elizabeth.
2 responses to “P & P & :)”
LOL! Bingley was trying! I do hope Darcy isn’t going to throw any more money at Lydia and Wickham! I mean he’s got Elizabeth now so no need! Lydia is as brash as ever but definitely needs to stop with the TMI. I do know where you are coming from as I have no idea what LMAO and ROFL mean?? 🙂
Ha! I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s struggling!
Yes, let’s imagine Elizabeth takes over the reins on the finances now. 🙂