Fire the Canon

Today we read and discuss Parts 2 & 3 of The Metamorphosis, the famous tale of Gregor Samsa, a salesman who continues to be a monstrous insect. Theo laughs at child on child crime. Jackie’s attraction to Kafka is unchanged. Rachel delights in her accurate spacial reasoning.
Topics include: the Beetleborgs (a Power Rangers knockoff???), Homestar Runner, Nathan Fielder, Stephen's continuing travel woes, our old pal Kwistopher Haderach, Hot or Not Redux, a tadpole apocalypse, the cuteness of bugs, the cuddliness of chickens, randomly generated responses, Lord of the Rings quote.exe, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Apple Jacks theft, a Steve Jobs problem (or maybe Steve Wozniak), Roombas, TheeHotDog, a peculiar old man, Cthulhu, and A Tale of Two Eggs.
Content warning: some more serious cockroach talk

Show Notes

Today we read and discuss Parts 2 & 3 of The Metamorphosis, the famous tale of Gregor Samsa, a salesman who continues to be a monstrous insect.  Theo rests his case.  Jackie’s attraction to Kafka is unchanged.  Rachel delights in a tadpole apocolypse.  
Topics include: Beetle Borgs
Content warning: some more serious cockroach talk
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What is Fire the Canon?

Prefer your books in comedy form, but still want to sound smart at parties? We got you. Discover the hilarity hidden in the classics with new episodes every other Thursday.