Nice pun work! I've been cooking up a similar wordplay idea for a while, so I really like this construct.
One thought re: the stock image reveal. There's definitely tension/suspense built up for the reader as they try to make sense of the story without seeing the stock photo that inspired it. That's a killer format. I wonder, however, what would happen if you revealed the photo first, then the text. Would it be funnier? Less funny? Would it thrust the reader deeper into the world from the outset? Or kill the vibe from the start?
I don't claim to know, and either choice introduces tradeoffs. Nevertheless, could be something to experiment with in future posts and see how people respond. Just a thought.
Fun story, right up my alley. Wait, what?! Very funny. I’m lucky that I know you well enough to hear your voice while reading it which makes me enjoy it even more.
This was a riot! Rock solid prose, Handler!
Nice pun work! I've been cooking up a similar wordplay idea for a while, so I really like this construct.
One thought re: the stock image reveal. There's definitely tension/suspense built up for the reader as they try to make sense of the story without seeing the stock photo that inspired it. That's a killer format. I wonder, however, what would happen if you revealed the photo first, then the text. Would it be funnier? Less funny? Would it thrust the reader deeper into the world from the outset? Or kill the vibe from the start?
I don't claim to know, and either choice introduces tradeoffs. Nevertheless, could be something to experiment with in future posts and see how people respond. Just a thought.
Meg, I can't wait to see your entry for TGSSC! I think it will be a fantastic contribution. We're in the home stretch now 👍
Haha! I'm on innuendo overload!
I use to want one of those Big Johnson t-shirts they sold at Hot Topic as a kid.
Fun story, right up my alley. Wait, what?! Very funny. I’m lucky that I know you well enough to hear your voice while reading it which makes me enjoy it even more.
Yes, I think you did
Hilarious! The title sucked me in right away!
Hahaha! Thank you for the laughs. 🤣