What’s So Funny About Infinite Jest?
3 Quarks Daily • 2/24/2026
Summary
In 2026, thirty years after its initial release, *Infinite Jest* is recognized as a distinctive cultural object. The book has been extensively memed, and its author has become a significant posthumous celebrity, receiving both eulogies and criticism. *Infinite Jest* is noted for its reputation as brilliant, transcendent, transformative, and genius.
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