"A Series of Unfortunate Events" Books 1-3 by Lemony Snicket

Dear Listener, we regret to inform you that this podcast episode is extremely unpleasant. If you like podcasts about lucky children who lead charming lives, then this show is not for you. In our twelfth episode, we discuss the first three books of Lemony Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” (“The Bad Beginning,” “The Reptile Room,” and “The Wide Window”). As you might know, these books chronicle the woes of the Baudelaire orphans as they are shuttled from one incompetent guardian to another. Despite the unpleasantness of the Baudelaires’ lives, we manage to have some fun talking about three of our favorite books from childhood. In this episode, we discuss absurdist humor, metafiction, and why our fave (Lemony Snicket) is, unfortunately, problematic. Listen all the way to the end for an explanation of why being a young adult in 2021 feels a lot like being a Baudelaire orphan.

Lastly, let this episode be a sign that you should stop texting back the Captain Sham in your life, whomever he may be. You deserve better. 

With all due respect,

Sarah and Terri

Content warning: this episode includes discussion of racism, sexual harassment, fatphobia, and transphobia. 

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