Love the way that story was written. And I was imagining someone the opposite of an asshole while reading it. His fear comes through but at the same time he is, either through an excellent knowledge of a potential audience’s POV or experience telling the tale, anticipating their lame reactions.
I test drove a Kia, once, over 20 years ago. Handled like a golf cart, the stick shift felt like a toy. But my experience didn’t give me any cool story, I simply told the dealer ‘no’ and walked away.
We bought what I think may have been the cheapest version of the Hyundai (an Accent) back in 2002. That little bastard ran for 20 years and 388,000 miles. And they were NOT kind miles.
But then again, its successor barely made it 7 years/ 130,k miles.
We now have, on the recommendation of my son the professional car reviewer, a 2023 Kia Soul. It gets 40+ mpg with a regular gas engine; it's just really efficient. And much roomier than my previous car, an ancient Scion. And it's been operating perfectly.
Suggest a more appropriate playlist for Demento's next um..dance rally would be: "Psychotic Break;" "Little Crazy;" "Killer Psycho;" "Madhouse;" "Stone Cold Crazy;" "Criminally Insane;" "Mad World" and "Institutionalized." Now, do the Demento, y'all! That's it, but a little more galumph.
Quick survey question for Invitational contestants, related to my own honorable mention ink: How many of you have actually heard "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey?
It's currently ranked as Billboard's #1 song for 14 weeks and counting:
Additional thought on Trump's "town hall" the other day...he had a look in his eyes that I remember seeing at a Dead concert (my first and only) back in the 70s. A LOT of people were "dancing" to whatever music must have been going on in their head because it sure didn't have any relevance to what was being played.
The other three were clever, but the 2nd runner-up was by far the best, imo, because it was closest in spirit to traditional Japanese haiku, which in its best-known form references nature, especially a season. To make it a true haiku, I'd put a dash at the end of the second line and change the third line to something like (and better than), "such a lovely screen".
We had specifically said that we were not using the standards of a traditional Japanese haiku. In fact, we said it specifically for you!
" For our purposes — and with this we aim to stop the pedants in mid-hand-wring — we’re defining a haiku as any three-line poem with five syllables in Lines 1 and 3, seven syllables in Line 2. It may have a rhyme but does not have to. It should be funny. It doesn’t have to concern nature etc. etc, etc. etc. "
A round of applause, Jay Moore, for the excellent story!
Love the way that story was written. And I was imagining someone the opposite of an asshole while reading it. His fear comes through but at the same time he is, either through an excellent knowledge of a potential audience’s POV or experience telling the tale, anticipating their lame reactions.
Damn fine story. I hope, Jay, that you will understand if I decline your invitation to go fuck myself.
I test drove a Kia, once, over 20 years ago. Handled like a golf cart, the stick shift felt like a toy. But my experience didn’t give me any cool story, I simply told the dealer ‘no’ and walked away.
KIAs and Hyundais of 20 years ago were disposable vehicles. I used to joke that the KIA brand name was the acronym for Killed In Action.
We bought what I think may have been the cheapest version of the Hyundai (an Accent) back in 2002. That little bastard ran for 20 years and 388,000 miles. And they were NOT kind miles.
But then again, its successor barely made it 7 years/ 130,k miles.
I made a point of saying it was a long time ago because they’ve certainly had a chance to get better. Don’t see how they could’ve gotten worse.
We now have, on the recommendation of my son the professional car reviewer, a 2023 Kia Soul. It gets 40+ mpg with a regular gas engine; it's just really efficient. And much roomier than my previous car, an ancient Scion. And it's been operating perfectly.
My parents also own a Kia and it’s better than the one I test drove. It’s also automatic, so of course ai have to turn my nose up at it.
Dopart's Washington Commanders wryku is very good.
Suggest a more appropriate playlist for Demento's next um..dance rally would be: "Psychotic Break;" "Little Crazy;" "Killer Psycho;" "Madhouse;" "Stone Cold Crazy;" "Criminally Insane;" "Mad World" and "Institutionalized." Now, do the Demento, y'all! That's it, but a little more galumph.
https://www.gocomics.com/robrogers/2024/10/17?ct=v&cti=1881786
Quick survey question for Invitational contestants, related to my own honorable mention ink: How many of you have actually heard "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey?
It's currently ranked as Billboard's #1 song for 14 weeks and counting:
https://www.billboard.com/lists/shaboozey-a-bar-song-tipsy-hot-100-number-one-14th-week/
Nope. But loved your entry!
Me.
My poetry was lousy, you said
Additional thought on Trump's "town hall" the other day...he had a look in his eyes that I remember seeing at a Dead concert (my first and only) back in the 70s. A LOT of people were "dancing" to whatever music must have been going on in their head because it sure didn't have any relevance to what was being played.
When I’m high high as opposed to just chill high, I hear music and bop to it, or at least that’s what I look like I’m doing.
Horse tranquilizers might be right on.
My faves were Jonathan's Northern Lights and Marni's load of bologna.
A Noink:
Invite contestants / Are NOT the biggest losers, / Thanks to the White Sox.
The other three were clever, but the 2nd runner-up was by far the best, imo, because it was closest in spirit to traditional Japanese haiku, which in its best-known form references nature, especially a season. To make it a true haiku, I'd put a dash at the end of the second line and change the third line to something like (and better than), "such a lovely screen".
We had specifically said that we were not using the standards of a traditional Japanese haiku. In fact, we said it specifically for you!
" For our purposes — and with this we aim to stop the pedants in mid-hand-wring — we’re defining a haiku as any three-line poem with five syllables in Lines 1 and 3, seven syllables in Line 2. It may have a rhyme but does not have to. It should be funny. It doesn’t have to concern nature etc. etc, etc. etc. "
Yes, I know that. No wringing involved. I just wanted to add my 3 cents (inflation, you know) and give the writer some props.