DISCUSSION -- December 2014 75 Word Writing Challenge

[TheDustyZebra]

Eggnog is one for me, and I am one for eggnog.

 

[Talysia]

Well, that's mine posted. I didn't think I'd have an idea this month, but one came to me as I was about to fall asleep last night, and I remembered it a little while ago.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

Wow, that almost never happens -- remembering the next day, that is.

 

[Talysia]

I know - I think I got lucky this time.

 

[VALIS13]

Hardboiled eh? What's the general consensus on swearing in these challenges?

Any answer on this?

 

[The Judge]

Sorry, missed it among all the p**pies!

The rule is to remember this is a family-friendly forum, and some of us are blushing violets who never use a rude word *cough cough* so always think twice (and thrice and four times (quice??)) before using bad language. I've used the odd "bloody" before now in the 75s, and in the 300s had several cusswords as I felt they were needed. The old Chrons used to **** out the most objectionable swear words, and I'm not sure if the new one does, but rather than type the whole word substitute an * for a letter just in case.

If you're not sure if something is OK, PM a mod and get feedback on the word or story.

 

[Juliana]

Still shaking my head at Eggnog, Utah. Best thing is, its in Garfield County. Wonder if there's a town named Lasagna, too?

Edit: apologies to any Eggnogians...

 

[Ursa major]

And just a reminder that the 76th word in a 75-word challenge entry is always a rued word once the editing window has closed.

 

[Hex]

While we're revisiting reminders, can I remind everyone that since we are family-friendly forum (all the Fs!), please try to avoid overt sex/ swearing(*)/ horror in your stories. If you'd think twice about a child/ your mum reading it, it could be time to PM a mod...!


(*) see above for blushing violet.

 

[ratsy]

Still shaking my head at Eggnog, Utah. Best thing is, its in Garfield County. Wonder if there's a town named Lasagna, too?

Edit: apologies to any Eggnogians...

I can only do one or the other...Lasagna or Eggnog..not both. Well maybe just a little...pass the rum?

I'm in after contemplating a bunch of ideas that didn't come together quite right

 

[holland]

Still shaking my head at Eggnog, Utah. Best thing is, its in Garfield County. Wonder if there's a town named Lasagna, too?

Edit: apologies to any Eggnogians...

Well, no Lasagna, but here's this :

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/07/17/delicious-destinations-us-cities-with-food-names/

 

[VALIS13]

Cheers for the swear responses.

The story doesn't work IMO without the swearing. I'll send it to a couple of mods to see what they think.

 

[David Evil Overlord]

So "poopy-head" (to describe a super villain) is two words, but "puppy-hood" (to describe a time in a young werewolf's life) is one word.

The challenge now is to write about the puppy-hood of a poopy-head, growing up in a shrinking violet farm in Eggnog, Utah. Lasagne optional.

 

[Juliana]

Great link, @holland! I'll just get my stuff and move to Tea, I think.

DEO,

 

[Remedy]

Well, no Lasagna, but here's this :
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/07/17/delicious-destinations-us-cities-with-food-names/

Won't you take me to - Cookietown!
Won't you take me to - Cookietown!

 

[TheDustyZebra]

I can only do one or the other...Lasagna or Eggnog..not both. Well maybe just a little...pass the rum?

Ok, if you're doing rum, it really needs to be eggnog and not lasagna.

 

[Bowler1]

I've got my Christmas hat on - yay....

I have a Santa post brewing, which should keep me in the middle of the pack this month.

 

[ratsy]

Ok, if you're doing rum, it really needs to be eggnog and not lasagna.

Then you obviously have never had Christmas in my Great-Aunt Ida's house

Edit: Bowler, you look so distinguished with the hat on. Maybe you should try a small toupe for January to see how it feels

 

[Juliana]

<Disclaimer: eggnog is vile. Pass the rum, please?>

 

[TheDustyZebra]

Alex! Another holiday heard from.