Little Expressionless Animals
"Little Expressionless Animals" is a 1988 short story by David Foster Wallace. It was first published in The Paris Review, and reprinted in his short story collection Girl with Curious Hair. The Village Voice described it as "riveting".[1]
Plot
Julie Smith is a contestant on Jeopardy! in the 1980s. After her fourth win, the show's producers decide that she is popular enough that they will not limit her to five appearances (as was the practice at the time). As a result, Julie wins every Jeopardy! game for three years, and uses her winnings to pay for the care of her autistic brother.
References
- ↑ Trivial Necessities: How to Win Friends and Influence People, Hillary Chute, Village Voice, August 22 2000
External links
- Partial text of the story at the Paris Review
- Little Expressionless Animals at the David Foster Wallace Wiki
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