Discussion -- 75 Word Challenge -- APRIL

[TheDustyZebra]

I was unaware that griping about the challenge is required. Okay, this I can do. I hate the genre personally, too much like the movies/games that my brother likes. Which could be what went through my mind when I tried the challenge. Probably why people took me as morbid.

Well, it's not so much required as it is traditional.

Generally a bunch of people greet the new challenge with a rousing cheer of "oh noooo, whatever shall I do, I'll never think of anything" and then within six hours (or sometimes six minutes) they post a fabulous story. The rest of us put off writing a story (or at least posting it) till closer to the end of the month, so as to take full advantage of the time allotted for groaning.

Oh, and there are a few misfits who actually like any given challenge, with the possible exception of Chrispy's ode to Kipling. (Ok, mosaix liked it, and I did, too, but we still groaned anyway. As I said, it's traditional.

 

[Aaron Stone]

*Groan*...*gripe*...*grooooaaaaan*

 

[Hex]

Hex: Evolution, all over again. I get the feeling that within your story Earth seems to merely be a broken record. I feel it's rather neutral, emotionally, but a rather welcome treat to how dark this genre can be, and I have to say, hard to pull off with this theme, but I feel you've done it.

I'll second TacticalLoco's 'ouch'...

Thanks, Karn (I think).

 

[TacticalLoco]

LOL! Maybe PM has spoiled us too much. Being 200% positive and all.
I guess I can take the hit as long as it's accurate and constructive criticism.

 

[Lilmizflashythang]

Well, it's not so much required as it is traditional.

Generally a bunch of people greet the new challenge with a rousing cheer of "oh noooo, whatever shall I do, I'll never think of anything" and then within six hours (or sometimes six minutes) they post a fabulous story. The rest of us put off writing a story (or at least posting it) till closer to the end of the month, so as to take full advantage of the time allotted for groaning.

Oh, and there are a few misfits who actually like any given challenge, with the possible exception of Chrispy's ode to Kipling. (Ok, mosaix liked it, and I did, too, but we still groaned anyway. As I said, it's traditional.

This is the second time I've heard of this one. Sounds like Chrispy definately gave everyone something to think about.

Really, if it wasn't for all the dismemberment in the post-apocalyptic lit/movies/games I'd could enjoy it. It just gets kind of gory for my tastes.

First time trying the challenges, even planning on the 300 word. Just not quite sure of the ideas yet. I really like the challenges (at least reading them)

 

[AnyaKimlin]

I'm now wondering if it was Mr. or Rudyard lol And somehow now have an image of an elephant with an exceedingly-good, pink french fancy being chased by a crocodile and wishing i'd written that instead lol.

My MO is usually to go eeek what on earth when I see the genre and title. Writing it doesn't take long after the initial, umph!

 

[Bowler1]

Swamp Fox, welcome to Chrons - good entry.

 

[Aaron Stone]

Have four potentials written up and condensified into 75 words. Boy did that take work. Decisions, decisions...

Do I go for humor? Drama? Realism? Argh! Aaron the pirate hates decisions.

 

[Scott R. Forshaw]

Humorous pirates with a spot of dramatic realism ... I like it!

 

[Aaron Stone]

Loved your story, Scott! Little Pest indeed. I admire humorous Post-Apoc stories.

 

[Scott R. Forshaw]

Thank you, Aaron; I thought I'd think outside the box, this month. I'm looking forward to reading yours.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

This is the second time I've heard of this one. Sounds like Chrispy definately gave everyone something to think about.

You can read the whole collection here: June 2011 Challenge stories.

 

[Swamp Fox]

Thanks, Bowler.

I liked your entry and many of the others.

 

[High Eight]

High Eight: Heroism as a syndrome? This I must look into. But seriously, in the end it rather is a feel-good tale, seeing those with the power to help those in need actually doing so.

Hero Syndrome does exist and is not that heroic in reality - but I shall say no more for fear of falling foul of the rules.

 

[Bob Senior]

Howdy,
In honor of the season, The Boy insisted I tell his tale.

 

[AnyaKimlin]

Ahh just elephants and crocodiles no exceedingly good cakes. (Makes a mental note never to vote for Chrispy not even if he writes the most perfect story ever).

*Paw's* back.

 

[David Evil Overlord]

Ahh just elephants and crocodiles no exceedingly good cakes.

It is very hard to make exceedingly good cakes out of elephants and crocodiles.

 

[AnyaKimlin]

It is very hard to make exceedingly good cakes out of elephants and crocodiles.

Unless you are Mr Kipling

 

[David Evil Overlord]

Indeed.

 

[TacticalLoco]

It is very hard to make exceedingly good cakes out of elephants and crocodiles.

Have you eaten either? I have had alligator. It's not bad, something like a muddy tasting catfish. In fact, like tuna and crab they make very tastee (more or less) fish cake.