Discussion thread -- November 2014 75 word writing challenge

[Phyrebrat]

Hey Gang,

[disclaimer]I sincerely apologise if my story offends anyone. It's certainly not my intention to upset anyone.[/disclaimer]

pH

 

[The Judge]

Re Phyrebrat's comment, just to say he did show his story to us mods first as he was concerned about whether it breached any rules, and we're Happy with it, not at all Grumpy (though some of our number were a little Sleepy and/or Dozy in understanding it, it has to be admitted...) and despite our Bashful-ness we approved it as written without the need for it to be Doc'tored, which is not to be Sneezy-ed at.

But please do remember family friendly here, guys, both in the Discussion thread and in the stories themselves. We don't want any kind of innuendo arms race. And if in doubt, ask one of us before posting.

*chucks away the red rosy apple she was planning to eat for lunch*

 

[Jo Zebedee]

I'm in the Sleepy and Dozy camp, I'm afraid. So there'll be no innuendo back...

 

[mosaix]

Seems fine to me, Phyrebrat.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

I also am quite Happy with the story, Phyrebrat! It's very funny! (Walt Disney might be the only one who would object!)

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

mosaix -- The author generously supplies the reader with an abundance of classic characters and concepts and mixes them into a tasty cocktail.

Phyrebrat -- This sequel to a familiar part of popular culture raises playful questions about fictional folks.

 

[Culhwch]

Wait, wouldn't Sleepy and Dozy be the same dwarf? What happened to Dopey? Are there different dwarfs in the the UK version? HAVE I BEEN LIED TO MY ENTIRE LIFE!?!

 

[Starbeast]

I created my story yesterday. Today I trimmed it, slammed it against the wall a few times, soaked it warm water, then hung it out to dry in the 75 Challenge thread.

I'll be back to check the other stories later.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Starbeast -- This wild comedy reminds us to be careful what we wish for.

 

[Juliana]

Heh. Phyre's dwarfs and Starbeast's 'honey buns' have absolutely cheered up an evening of dreary computer tasks. Thanks!

 

[Remedy]

Phyre, I really enjoyed yours!

I know it's supposed to be "fractured" - but I feel like I may have broken mine

 

[Talysia]

Phew! Had a few setbacks in getting mine posted (the power kept cutting out, wiping out everything I'd written. I ended up saving after every few words.) but I got there in the end. Up until this morning I'd had no ideas at all, so I wanted to get it posted as soon as I could.

Now to read the others.

 

[Phyrebrat]

Thanks @Victoria Silverwolf for your reviewlette

And to the kind comments; glad I could cheer you up Juliana, (and Remedy) but I'm happy no-one's been tempted to hit me with a stick (yet)

pH

 

[alchemist]

Phyrebrat, you naughty, naughty man

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Remedy -- This alternate version of a literary classic reminds us that not everything works out for the best.

Talysia -- The author retells an allegorical tale with an unexpected twist.

 

[Talysia]

Many thanks for the review, Victoria.

 

[Bowler1]

Stealing from Hans Christian Anderson for my entry this month, which means I might never be able to return to Denmark ever again. I'm not 100% sure it meets the brief, but I like it.

 

[Karn Maeshalanadae]

Well, to be honest, Bowler, I don't think it's any big hooplah to mess with Anderson. Never really cared for his tales.


Always preferred the Brothers Grimm.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

I think your source material--and your story--are terrific, Bowler1! It's a very nice little tale, and to me a very effective take on the challenge (and I love how you changed the fate of the character around completely from the source story!).

 

[Sancho]

Just posted mine, I hope no interns are offended