A Day in the Life of a Literature PhD

It's a dirty job but someone's gotta do it!

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[WhatKamilReads]

very amusing especially the beginning. you have great sense of humour.

[jacobmassey]

"This is a bit much for today. I think I need to lie down for a second" Me always.

[zsazsab]

Found this video while watching 'Day in the life' videos of other PHD students. I'm incredibly happy that I did. Thank you for the sheer gold comedy. Subscribed.

[Tom_Nicholas]

This was great. So often sitting at my desk (ten metres from my bed) even seems too much effort so I just work sat in bed. Some days (rarely) I get as far as leaving the house...

[pcdihealth]

hahahha yes indeed an emergency poem analysis I love it.

[edpedraza-robles]

This was hilarious, you have almost my exact kind of humor damn

[icreatetocreate]

The sarcastic energy in this video is amazing

[marianap.goncalves]

This was really good in closing the gap of understanding between common humans and literature phds. Thank you for the sociological experiment!

[Rooftopdreams]

"I do have a gf" I love your humour!

[dianabernier]

This is my favorite video on YouTube and I watch it at least annually.

[Como]

Well, you have convinced me to pursue a life in academia studying literature!! :D

[HelenUtzinge]

Just found this. Very funny and recognizable, Ah, the PhD years...

[jeffh.]

lmfao at the "Phds sleep fully clothed"

[Robeeh]

😆 very funny, good luck with your studies and stay safe in these unprecedented times. 👍🏼

[patriciaolivas]

Thank you for the video. I am currently applying to Ph.D. programs in literature, but I have a big question that I've been too afraid to ask anyone: For what purpose do we analyze literature? What concrete impact do we have on the world? Engineers build structures and innovate commodities that hopefully make our lives better. Accountants and economists impact financial situations. I'm serious: What do we do? Teach? Write books? Change hearts? Ideas?

[HurricanePixie]

You’re a hoot; very funny! Thank you for sharing!

[blodwynswayze]

Loved the big "thunk" that hit just as you said the postman died!

[blimey]

Haha! The Chris Ware bit is hilarious! I wish I would dare to unpack it someday!

[bookish.bulletin]

This was hilarious! Thanks for making this video :)

[mrtimezone]

Please do a video of what a PhD student eats for meals. And review each meal