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6-Word Short Story

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:28 am
by jmb2891
So, I was reading an article on Cracked today that had an entry where Ernest Hemingway either bet someone(s) or was bet by someone that he could(n't) write a story with just six words. He promptly wrote on a napkin, "For sale: baby shoes, never worn," and collected his money. I did a little googling and snopes.com has the status of this legend as undetermined, but it has inspired quite a few people regardless.

Here are a few from some recognizable names:
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.11/sixwords.html

The Cracked article:
http://www.cracked.com/article_19995_5-stupid-bets-that-changed-world.html

Anyway, I thought it's be fun to post a few here. I look forward to reading what we can come up with. :)

Here's mine:
Writer's block. Inspiration found! Bad story.

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:44 am
by Astro Forever
"Only six words? Oops, none left!"

Seriously, this is difficult... Yours is good! :)

Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:33 am
by jmb2891
^Yeah, it is really hard. I thought yours was better than mine, especially since I typed that out right before I went to bed.

Here's another:
Civilization. I time traveled and created

Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:45 am
by Anime Girl
"Weird fan couples. I love them."

Someone on deviantart made a wierd crossover fan couple drawing with Makoto Kino (aka Sailor Jupiter) from Sailor Moon, and Frylock from Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Weird and random as it is, I love it because I love both shows.

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 2:17 am
by Shiyonasan
"Astro Boy! Mighty, but friendly robot."

I will have to admit that this is difficult. It looks so easy at first, but once you try to think of one, it's quite the opposite!

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 1:54 am
by Androids101
"Once upon a time you ate."