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Article created by: Ilona Baliūnaitė

Many 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. 

More info: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | SparkNotes.com

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Funny literature meme showing a folder structure for Greek mythology with an empty folder joke about the Trojan Horse.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously describing the sea as a character, illustrating funny literature memes about books.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously quoting Darcy's first proposal, a witty meme about literature lovers and classic book references.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously referencing Stephen King novels, part of funny and witty literature memes collection.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously referencing literature with a witty meme about a cursed gap in a resume.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously describing a "Shakespeare girl summer" as napping for 42 hours, a funny literature meme.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously referencing flying too close to the sun, illustrating witty memes about literature to inspire reading.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously about wanting to steal the Baudelaire fortune, illustrating funny literature memes.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously describing The Phantom of the Opera as a literary meme about dating a musician.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously referencing Macbeth and related character names, showcasing funny and witty literature memes.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes with a funny and witty literature meme about aging and a portrait, inspiring book lovers.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously stating a decade-long siege of Troy could have been an email, featuring literature memes.

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    Man with confused expression sitting at a table with flowers, illustrating funny and witty literature memes online.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously praising Aragorn as a respected literary character in witty literature memes about books.

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    Humorous literature meme showing a witty exchange between Hamlet and Claudius using classic dad joke style.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes showing funny Google searches related to gothic horror novels, a witty meme about literature humor.

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    Famous classical painting meme contrasting personal stress with quick task completion, literature humor inspiration.

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    A funny literature meme tweet about not being the main character and getting hit by a chandelier at the opera house.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes showing a Jane Austen heroine's funny to-do list related to literature and witty memes.

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    Funny and witty literature meme featuring Squidward from SpongeBob, inspired by a reference to Narcissus in classic literature.

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    Tweet meme about literature with a scene from Spider-Man and witty text about feelings not being repressed.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously referencing literature with a witty meme about classic themes, related to funny and witty literature memes.

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    Humorous literature meme tweet about imperfect characters and secret rooms, highlighting funny and witty literature inspiration.

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    Screenshot of a funny and witty literature meme tweet referencing The Cask of Amontillado with a humorous literary quote.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes highlighting memorable quotes with witty literature memes that might inspire you to open a book.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes with a witty meme about literature referencing transformation and a giant insect.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes listing classic literary character types in a funny and witty meme about literature.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously referencing Victor Frankenstein’s goal, showcasing witty literature memes to inspire book reading.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously comparing The Lion King to Hamlet, illustrating funny and witty literature memes.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously referencing Shakespeare's fools and human folly in literature-themed witty meme.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously describing a literary reference about childhood friends and madness, showcasing witty literature memes.

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    Funny and witty literature meme text about being attractive, terrible, and having a corrupted soul in a portrait.

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    Person humorously vacuuming in kitchen, illustrating a funny and witty meme about literature and inspiring book reading.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously addressing a common question about The Lord of the Rings, part of funny literature memes.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes sharing funny and witty literature quotes as email sign-offs inspired by classic book lines.

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    Tweet from SparkNotes humorously referencing literature with a witty Wuthering Heights meme about weather and reading.

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