Discussion -- March 2015 75-word Writing Challenge

[Perpetual Man]

Thanks Perp, brilliant review and way more than 75 words...

Does my review get disqualified?

 

[Anne Martin]

The towel can be used as a weapon, too, Perp. Of course, a space opera ain't over until the fat female cyborg sings.

 

[High Eight]

Done mine. All I can do is apologise.

(Well, it's about comedy.....)

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Mr Orange -- This tale of a major mishap reminds us of the dangers of making assumptions.

Bowler1 -- The author combines affectionate parody with nostalgia in this tribute to the thrills of yesteryear.

Boneman -- With wit and imagination, the author offers a variation on a classic.

Glen -- This unique story presents a mind-boggling phenomenon in a creative manner.

WinterLight -- With good humor, the author reminds us of human weaknesses.

Anne Martin -- The author walks a tightrope between comedy and terror in this effective story.

alchemist -- This lighthearted tale presents an all too familiar problem of modern life.

SleepyDormouse -- With tongue firmly in cheek, the author shows us the consequences of an irrational fear.

High Eight -- With a tip of the hat to a famous monologue, this wry story shows us the less glamorous side of show business.

 

[SleepyDormouse]

Thank you for the review Victoria

I'm not sure how comedic my piece was (not my strong point) but its good to do one of these again after a long break.

 

[Boneman]

Thank you Victoria! You know you must be really good at writing synopses - your ability to distil essence from the mire is wonderful.

 

[Ursa major]

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DON'T PANIC​

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[Kerrybuchanan]

The master-punner strikes again.

Oh no! If Ursa has a story in, does this mean the closing date is near? I haven't even the faintest flash of inspiration.

 

[Ursa major]

Oh no! If Ursa has a story in, does this mean the closing date is near? I haven't even the faintest flash of inspiration.

I did say, in big friendly letters: "Don't Panic."

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Ursa major -- Wordplay, a tribute to a classic, and a touch of black comedy add up to a delightful combination in this witty story.

 

[Ursa major]

Thanks for the mini-review, Victoria.

 

[Kerrybuchanan]

I did say, in big friendly letters: "Don't Panic."

And I assumed it was another clever pun that I was too dense to understand.

 

[Perpetual Man]

Perpetual Man is currently unavailable, being knee deep in a trench right across his drive.

Comments will resume after this disruption.

Thank you for your patience.

 

[Cat's Cradle]

Okay...I know everyone is currently panicking..but one question..isn't this a sign of the pending global apocalypse? Has anyone read Revelations recently?? There is, after all, only one number in the day field for the date of this entry...'tis not the 22nd, nor the 23rd. IT WAS NICE KNOWING EVERYONE, AND BEST OF LUCK IN THE POST-UM-EARLY-ENTRY DYSTOPIAN WORLD!!

ps--nice story, UM!

 

[Ursa major]

Thanks, CC.

 

[Bowler1]

DON'T PANIC​

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The sky is falling in and the world as we know it is coming to an end. Run... hide... flee while you can.
After lunch of course, there is always time for a spot of grub. But right after that, run and hide again.

 

[Parson]

This the earliest I've posted in a long while. And on the day I don't have time for an extra thing to do. What happens? My Muse strikes on the way to the (um) facility. I'm not sure what anyone else will think, but it made me chuckle.

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Parson -- A whimsical imagination at play leads to an intricately crafted bon mot in this merry tale.

 

[Ursa major]

...on the way to the (um) facility

I know there's a well known, and unfortunate, link to bears (well, there would be, wouldn't there?) and you-know-what, but the facility you mention has nothing to do with this UM.

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[Anne Martin]

Thanks for the review Victoria.