by Jacki Garfinkel

Who needs "Joe the Plumber" or "Joe Six-Pack" when we have Jane? Whether they're writing masterpieces or swinging through jungles, Janes have been an integral part of our history. Since Joe the Plumber became a pseudo celebrity during the 2008 presidential election, we pay tribute to all of the Janes—both real and fictional—who have paved the way for Jane the Plumber to be equally important.

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