You are not at the end, no, no, no.
Move up ahead of me, go, go, go.
I win again laughing, ho, ho, ho.
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The greatest date ever with your BF for your prom.
(The signed copy of Solarites was a perfect gift)
(The signed copy of Solarites was a perfect gift)
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Nothing.
A poor man has ____NOTHING________________.
A rich man needs ___NOTHING________________.
I had _____NOTHING_______________ for breakfast.
For the office of mayor he ________________.
He __________ guns.
He __________ the office.
I hope I did it right. [-o<
A poor man has ____NOTHING________________.
A rich man needs ___NOTHING________________.
I had _____NOTHING_______________ for breakfast.
For the office of mayor he ________________.
He __________ guns.
He __________ the office.
I hope I did it right. [-o<
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I hate to see two such wonderful, smart, witty and beautiful ladies argue.
Please allow me to assist so that the contention between you is curtailed.
I will make the sacrifice to move to the end.
I hope you both appreciate my deed, because I win.
Please allow me to assist so that the contention between you is curtailed.
I will make the sacrifice to move to the end.
I hope you both appreciate my deed, because I win.
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The funding to write, produce, direct and star in your own off-Broadway play.
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Maggie and gypsymoth both make a good point. The story did nothing to show how bad racism is. The racist characters were not taught a morale lesson, were not arrested and punished, or proved to be wrong in their in anyway.
The story is not written to do that. The story was written to be funny. If the racist had been arrested, punished and learned their lesson to become model citizens, would the story have been funny then? It should have no effect on the comedic value of the story. The humor is from the bungling ineptitude of the dullards. The morality should have nothing to do with that humor, but what is funny to one may not be to another.
I don't like drunk driving jokes. I have had two friends killed (murdered) by drunk drivers, but many people think they are funny; I hear them laughing loud and long. I recognize this influence in my self due to my life experiences. If I know the drunk driving routine/joke is coming up I make the decision to watch or not watch. I normally use that time for something better. I don't like that it's funny, but it is to a lot of people.
If however someone was promoting drunk driving as acceptable, then I will definitely step forward.
I know that some people will find this story not funny, because it's involving racists. But the story was not advocating racism or the KKK, it was making fun of three stupid teenagers. The writer knew this is a hot button issue even though he did not intend to address the racism directly. He put everyone on notice what was coming. I admire that some people with strong convictions stepped forward to bring their view to everyone's attention. I did not see anything that seemed disrespectful or judgmental by any one in this discussion. That in itself shows me what intelligent and wonderful people I share this site with.
I think this discussion can be simplified to : Some didn't think it was funny. They told us why they think it's not funny. Their opinion was acknowledged and accepted.
There are two specific points I would like to make. First, Maggie wrote "it was the intrinsic acceptance of extreme racist behavior as normal and OK that I found more unsettling." You should find it unsettling because it is, but considered acceptable and appropriate at that time by those people. Second, gypsymoth wrote "For myself, I wasn't conflicted at all. Did I want them to get caught? Yes, but not by the dog." If they had been caught by the police, would the story then be funny? I don't think so for you.
I taught classes for the military over thirty years ago about racism's unacceptability and prevention. I taught similar classes on racism & sexism for more than two decades. I do not think racism is funny, but I do think three idiot racists can be.
The story is not written to do that. The story was written to be funny. If the racist had been arrested, punished and learned their lesson to become model citizens, would the story have been funny then? It should have no effect on the comedic value of the story. The humor is from the bungling ineptitude of the dullards. The morality should have nothing to do with that humor, but what is funny to one may not be to another.
I don't like drunk driving jokes. I have had two friends killed (murdered) by drunk drivers, but many people think they are funny; I hear them laughing loud and long. I recognize this influence in my self due to my life experiences. If I know the drunk driving routine/joke is coming up I make the decision to watch or not watch. I normally use that time for something better. I don't like that it's funny, but it is to a lot of people.
If however someone was promoting drunk driving as acceptable, then I will definitely step forward.
I know that some people will find this story not funny, because it's involving racists. But the story was not advocating racism or the KKK, it was making fun of three stupid teenagers. The writer knew this is a hot button issue even though he did not intend to address the racism directly. He put everyone on notice what was coming. I admire that some people with strong convictions stepped forward to bring their view to everyone's attention. I did not see anything that seemed disrespectful or judgmental by any one in this discussion. That in itself shows me what intelligent and wonderful people I share this site with.
I think this discussion can be simplified to : Some didn't think it was funny. They told us why they think it's not funny. Their opinion was acknowledged and accepted.
There are two specific points I would like to make. First, Maggie wrote "it was the intrinsic acceptance of extreme racist behavior as normal and OK that I found more unsettling." You should find it unsettling because it is, but considered acceptable and appropriate at that time by those people. Second, gypsymoth wrote "For myself, I wasn't conflicted at all. Did I want them to get caught? Yes, but not by the dog." If they had been caught by the police, would the story then be funny? I don't think so for you.
I taught classes for the military over thirty years ago about racism's unacceptability and prevention. I taught similar classes on racism & sexism for more than two decades. I do not think racism is funny, but I do think three idiot racists can be.
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It's not as economical, but I like sampling local restaurants.
Drive during the day or during the night?
Drive during the day or during the night?
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Look dear, I figured out how to give a 6 score for Solarites and that Rebel lost at 'End of the Line' again; I feel so sorry for her.
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Any place I can get a hose or bucket of cold water for you two. Get a room already.
Going on vacation - Drive 16 hours straight through or stop overnight halfway?
Going on vacation - Drive 16 hours straight through or stop overnight halfway?
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I agree with Alan in using very objectionable words only in the dialog, but that should also include the internal dialog of the character.
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I am afraid you are mistaken My fine adorable friend.
You are not behind me you are before me I'm at the end.
I the winner be
You can't beat me
don't you see.
You are not behind me you are before me I'm at the end.
I the winner be
You can't beat me
don't you see.
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After 3rebel4 still means
before Roland.
I not ahead therefore I win
before Roland.
I not ahead therefore I win
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Over the cover. It helps it grow.
When was the last time you were less than honest?
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Racism is only one of many controversial topics that can be brought up by writers here on StoriesSpace. I think it is important That writers feel they may broach such a subject and be allowed to explore it or use it when appropriated. Rumple de Writer in this story chose not to use the N-word.but mentioned before the story started, "the N-word does not appear in print, but it is unavoidably, in my opinion, there in spirit." He was right. I would have expected them to have used that term and would not have felt it was inappropriate to do so. If we portray our characters as they should be, they will do or say things that most people find objectionable, but it is the characters reality that counts. If I write a story located in the south in 1920, I would expect the N-word to come up during normal conversations, because it would have. We should not edit our characters in a way that is a less than an honest depiction of who they are and the moral standards of the time. If I write a story based in the old south before the civil war, it will contain slavery and racism to an even greater degree.
We should still be cognizant of the reaction some people may have. We should take that into account and ensure that the readers know what to expect. I think Rumple de Writer did a good job of warning the readers what to expect.
We should still be cognizant of the reaction some people may have. We should take that into account and ensure that the readers know what to expect. I think Rumple de Writer did a good job of warning the readers what to expect.
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Layer
(hope I did it right)
I'm at the end I win, sorry wrong game.
(hope I did it right)
I'm at the end I win, sorry wrong game.
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Watch out for my tank or you could get your G flattened.
Listen my words you'll know what they mean they're not Latin.
I'll try to be kind and sooth your worries like satin.
Then the truth will fill you up like potatoes au gratin.
I'm behind you all (especially the dark mistress) so again I win.
Listen my words you'll know what they mean they're not Latin.
I'll try to be kind and sooth your worries like satin.
Then the truth will fill you up like potatoes au gratin.
I'm behind you all (especially the dark mistress) so again I win.
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Welcome Luna,
Always wonderful to add new people to our community. I think you will find the pleasant and helpful people here a real joy, I do. (don't tell them I said that)
Looking forward to some deep and dark stories to read.
Always wonderful to add new people to our community. I think you will find the pleasant and helpful people here a real joy, I do. (don't tell them I said that)
Looking forward to some deep and dark stories to read.
