HAPPY BLOOMSDAY TO those who celebrate.

Every 16 June, James Joyce superfans and people who enjoy any excuse to wear a hat take part in the Bloomsday festivities across the city of Dublin, the setting of Joyce’s masterwork Ulysses.

It’s a long, dense, rambling, undeniably revolutionary story that redefined the novel, inspired countless imitators, and elevated Ireland’s literary credentials to a whole new realm.

But… Have you read it? And if you haven’t read it… Have you ever pretended that you have?

There’s no judgment here. It’s a long book, we’re busy people, we like to seem smart. It’s a victimless crime, as long as you don’t count James Joyce. So… Have you ever lied about having read Ulysses? (Please don’t lie in the poll).

Poll Results:

I've never read it and never lied about reading it (5188)

I've read Ulysses, and you should all be ashamed (782)

I have lied about reading Ulysses and have never read it (402)

I have lied about reading Ulysses, but have since read it (69)

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Poll: Have you ever lied about reading Ulysses?

Poll Results:

Making a difference

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