Gnome Member Username: Gnome
Post Number: 2439 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 3:41 pm: | |
this is a challenge to all who like challenges. Write a story in six words. Ernie Henminway took the challenge and wrote
quote:For sale: baby shoes, never worn. There are a few sites on the web that will show you other examples. http://www.sixwordstories.net/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/ wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02 /10/AR2009021002187.html Here's mine inspired from the megabus thread: "Dominatrix in the backseat. Chicago ahead." |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 9508 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 3:53 pm: | |
Retractable cup holder on computer broke. |
Ccbatson Member Username: Ccbatson
Post Number: 19124 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 3:56 pm: | |
See most of my posts. |
Ravine Member Username: Ravine
Post Number: 3103 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 4:03 pm: | |
Nice work, Johnlodge and Cc. Heh. I'll probably never write THAT sentence again. Fun idea, Gnome, but as many of you know, I am the Person Least Likely to be able to do such a thing. I'll try it, anyway: Life was good, but not fun. |
Ravine Member Username: Ravine
Post Number: 3104 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 4:07 pm: | |
And leave it to Hemingway to respond with something implicitly invoking death. |
Haikoont Member Username: Haikoont
Post Number: 132 Registered: 09-2008
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 4:08 pm: | |
Open alcohol consumption OK, assured po-po. Sorry, misread the title. Thought it was a Super Sport Story Challenge |
Sstashmoo Member Username: Sstashmoo
Post Number: 3377 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 4:14 pm: | |
Bitch bedda' have my money, the end. |
Bigb23 Member Username: Bigb23
Post Number: 4106 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 9:00 pm: | |
No way out, except up, crawling. (Message edited by Bigb23 on March 03, 2009) |
Cheddar_bob Member Username: Cheddar_bob
Post Number: 1837 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 9:31 pm: | |
Detroityesers cannot count worth a shit. |
N7hn Member Username: N7hn
Post Number: 178 Registered: 02-2008
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 9:35 pm: | |
LOve at first sight, empty bed. |
N7hn Member Username: N7hn
Post Number: 179 Registered: 02-2008
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 9:37 pm: | |
free dog, muzzle and bandaids |
N7hn Member Username: N7hn
Post Number: 180 Registered: 02-2008
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 9:39 pm: | |
trade damaged car for medical care. |
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit
Post Number: 2009 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 9:45 pm: | |
It's six; not six or less. |
Flanders_field Member Username: Flanders_field
Post Number: 1760 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 9:50 pm: | |
Slingshots often resulted in reddened butts. |
Gnome Member Username: Gnome
Post Number: 2440 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 10:38 pm: | |
Strawberry was ripe, sweet and dead. |
Alfie1a Member Username: Alfie1a
Post Number: 203 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 10:53 pm: | |
I took a chance. Missed again. |
N7hn Member Username: N7hn
Post Number: 181 Registered: 02-2008
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 11:05 pm: | |
fine east detroit. free dog, muzzle, bandaids and Xanax = ) |
N7hn Member Username: N7hn
Post Number: 182 Registered: 02-2008
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 11:07 pm: | |
standards six, used five, angered many. |
Flanders_field Member Username: Flanders_field
Post Number: 1761 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 11:19 pm: | |
Cardinals spring to life in song. |
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz
Post Number: 6725 Registered: 12-2005
| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 11:42 pm: | |
Hand out paddles. Waggle ass. Gloat. (Message edited by Jimaz on March 02, 2009) |
Eriedearie Member Username: Eriedearie
Post Number: 3764 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 7:35 am: | |
Greasy spoon, chili. Bathroom, all night. |
Eriedearie Member Username: Eriedearie
Post Number: 3766 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 9:24 am: | |
I just read one on the link above that made me
Elroy says: Incontinent rockstar: shit hits the fan. |
Alsodave Member Username: Alsodave
Post Number: 756 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 10:08 am: | |
Washroom attendant? Don't know, didn't go. |
Sirrealone Member Username: Sirrealone
Post Number: 274 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 10:32 am: | |
This one time, at band camp. |
Locke09 Member Username: Locke09
Post Number: 25 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 12:31 pm: | |
Swimmers breach barrier. Financial compensation ordered. |
Ravine Member Username: Ravine
Post Number: 3107 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 11:00 pm: | |
Leaky condom case judge favors plaintiff. (Inspired by entry above.) |
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup
Post Number: 5368 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 11:17 pm: | |
Muddy paws ran through the house. The cat spotted the mouse. Amen. (Message edited by lilpup on March 03, 2009) |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 9529 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 9:55 am: | |
eyboard missing a letter. Fucing sucs. |
Islandman Member Username: Islandman
Post Number: 1993 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 12:23 pm: | |
There I was, punting footballs off the RenCen. |
Locke09 Member Username: Locke09
Post Number: 34 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 12:48 pm: | |
(Your last one was very clever JohnLodge.) Hot wife leaves wandering husband breathless. |
Haikoont Member Username: Haikoont
Post Number: 134 Registered: 09-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 1:04 pm: | |
Red dot on forehead. What the... |
Skylark Member Username: Skylark
Post Number: 143 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 1:45 pm: | |
Professional results with amateur skill. |
Locke09 Member Username: Locke09
Post Number: 35 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 10:02 am: | |
Dangling Chad: "Unwanted! Goodbye cruel world." |
Downtown_lady Member Username: Downtown_lady
Post Number: 595 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 12:20 pm: | |
Class learned to count, forum members were absent that day. (Is that 6?)
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Locke09 Member Username: Locke09
Post Number: 43 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 1:04 pm: | |
No. But "Class learned counting. Forum members absent." would have been |
Downtown_lady Member Username: Downtown_lady
Post Number: 596 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 1:14 pm: | |
Thanks Locke, but it was purposely not 6 words...that was the whole point. |
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936
Post Number: 3965 Registered: 01-2005
| Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 1:16 pm: | |
Slot cheat uses own player's card. |
D_mcc Member Username: D_mcc
Post Number: 1691 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 4:00 pm: | |
For Sale: Real Doll, slightly used |
Locke09 Member Username: Locke09
Post Number: 44 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 6:42 pm: | |
Bought used doll. Need antibiotics now. |
Isle_of_fun Member Username: Isle_of_fun
Post Number: 216 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 6:43 pm: | |
ravine........And leave it to Hemingway to respond with something implicitly invoking death. Hemingway quote: For sale: baby shoes, never worn. babies do not walk get it? |
Locke09 Member Username: Locke09
Post Number: 45 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 6:48 pm: | |
Downtown_lady, I know. I just couldn't resist the urge. |
Dfd Member Username: Dfd
Post Number: 1007 Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Saturday, March 07, 2009 - 1:30 pm: | |
House burned down, dog ran away. |
Gnome Member Username: Gnome
Post Number: 2458 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Saturday, March 07, 2009 - 1:32 pm: | |
Great thread, six words in all. |
Locke09 Member Username: Locke09
Post Number: 47 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2009 - 3:56 pm: | |
(A sci-fi short story) Catastrophic food shortage. Restaurants serve homeless. |
Ravine Member Username: Ravine
Post Number: 3112 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Monday, March 09, 2009 - 2:31 am: | |
Isle_of_fun, maybe your Hemingway was that wry & clever, but my Hemingway was death-obsessed. And, baby shoes are worn all of the time. That's why they make them. |
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch
Post Number: 1355 Registered: 02-2006
| Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2009 - 10:44 am: | |
Condom sales up, welcoming stiff competitors. |
14509glenfield Member Username: 14509glenfield
Post Number: 1568 Registered: 05-2006
| Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2009 - 11:09 am: | |
"I have a family to feed." Latrell Sprewell |
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit
Post Number: 2052 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2009 - 12:09 pm: | |
Partisans love division more than addition. |
Locke09 Member Username: Locke09
Post Number: 133 Registered: 02-2009
| Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2009 - 10:57 pm: | |
Lights, sirens, horns herald wife's cooking. |
Detroit_stylin Member Username: Detroit_stylin
Post Number: 3612 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2009 - 11:17 pm: | |
The storm, it haunts, rendering me... |
D_mcc Member Username: D_mcc
Post Number: 1762 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:15 am: | |
Sometimes I go, other times not |
Sumas Member Username: Sumas
Post Number: 842 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:52 am: | |
It's my birthday, dammit. |
Jman Member Username: Jman
Post Number: 244 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 7:12 am: | |
Marry me? No. Happily ever after. |
Goat Member Username: Goat
Post Number: 2844 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 11:51 am: | |
Fuck. (interpret it anyway you wish. ) |
Bdglsmn Member Username: Bdglsmn
Post Number: 131 Registered: 01-2008
| Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 12:14 pm: | |
Wherever you go there you are. |
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch
Post Number: 1356 Registered: 02-2006
| Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:45 pm: | |
If I were a rich man. |
D_mcc Member Username: D_mcc
Post Number: 1773 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 10:12 am: | |
Sometimes I think. Sometimes I don't |
Bongman Member Username: Bongman
Post Number: 707 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 12:35 pm: | |
Clouds of smoke, an empty bowl. |
Bigb23 Member Username: Bigb23
Post Number: 4294 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 2:45 pm: | |
Octomom sells her eggs, baker's dozen. |