Discussion - January 2012 - 75 Word Challenge

[Mouse]

Stormcrow: I didn't have any trouble reading it, and I noticed it was only 5s and 1s...

Pfft. Rub it in!

 

[AMB]

I didn't get how "Are as I?" worked as an actual line, but I did get that it was Area 51.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

I didn't get how "Are as I?" worked as an actual line, but I did get that it was Area 51.

Oh lord -- I didn't get that until just now! I'm gonna go bang my head on something. Or read Ursa's punny thing again. Either one should hurt about the same.

 

[Ursa major]

What cheek!


Of course reading mine will hurt more.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

What cheek!


Of course reading mine will hurt more.

Oh, sorry, I didn't mean to (well, I guess I rather overtly did, but shouldn't) imply that a mere wall could possibly inflict a level of damage of your caliber. I don't know what I was thinking.

 

[HareBrain]

I didn't get how "Are as I?" worked as an actual line, but I did get that it was Area 51.

I thought it suggested possible meanings (to do with connection, similarity etc) rather than had a definite meaning that could be pinned down. Which, if it works (as it did for me) is very clever, as it vastly widens the scope of the story to the relationship between native Americans and European settlers, and mythology and science. But I'm not sure what Stormcrow himself meant by it.

 

[stormcrow]

AMB, TDZ - I think HB has probably covered it pretty well (thanks HB), the immediate thing with the last line is 'Area 51', but by implying a question I hoped to 'generate' some abstraction.
Hopefully, this works as more than just a 'stunt'!!

 

[HareBrain]

One connection that struck me (which I forgot to mention before) about the "Are as I?" line is the possible similarity in nature between the Thunderbird of myth and the Roswell UFO.

 

[stormcrow]

HB - yes, this a good example of exactly the kind of abstract connection I hoped to imply: "Are... (you/they/we)...as I?"

 

[The Spurring Platty]

With the preceding line being a question, I took it as "Are you as curious about it as I?". In that context it worked for me.

 

[mosaix]

Not long now before we find out about the theme for February! The excitement's building!

 

[Parson]

Springs forgot to say congratulations. (Parson ashamedly admits to not seeing the cross until it was pointed out, and understanding the 5 and 1 but missing on area 51.)

 

[alchemist]

Not long now before we find out about the theme for February! The excitement's building!

Genre: Interpretative Dance

Theme: phospholipids and their role in cell membranes

 

[AnyaKimlin]

Genre: Interpretative Dance

Theme: phospholipids and their role in cell membranes

LOL I actually wrote one I could use for Higher Biology revision. Linzi the Lipid was a dancer it comes complete with illustrations.

 

[alchemist]

Intriguing. You should put it up here.

 

[Brev]

Genre: Interpretative Dance

Theme: phospholipids and their role in cell membranes

I'd rather face that, than do battle with Rudyard Kipling again...

 

[Anne Martin]

Congratulations Springs. I've been throttled by life the past couple of weeks, so I didn't get in to vote. Four SL/HM's this month, but no votes. Must do better next time.

 

[Jo Zebedee]

Genre: Interpretative Dance

Theme: phospholipids and their role in cell membranes

Oh I do wish you'd suggested this 2 days ago alc... Much less interesting I'm afraid

Ty anne and parson

 

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