by MarshAlien
I'm a groan man,
but still didn't see the classic shaggy dog shambling my way
I have to admit, I didn't notice the subtle hints along the way, and I didn't see it coming. That last line let me tie it all together. Nicely done.
I hope you are still looking at comments occasionally, because I want you to know that I LOVED it. Thank you.
That one hurt. Ever since childhood I've had an affinity for puns or jokes that made you groan as much as laugh. When I encounter them in a joke or story I can almost always spot the set-up. Not this time, not even close. You even made the icky-bod connection more than once. My wife said to be sure and thank you. She'd been married to me for 27 years and never knew milk would come out my nose.
Thats hilarious, its a bloody long joke, and damn fine too, what a punch line!
*cackle* Oh my - get thee to a punnery. Fortunately, I like puns. Well, while this story might not be one I'd actively search for on my own, I did enjoy it. You have a good ear for dialogue. I also like the first-person P.O.V. in the story. Nice work.
Yet again you are a veritable fount of knowledge! I can now say I've learned something today from your C.P. character. :)
Thanks for the recommend.
That was so corny at the end but as always I loved the whole thing! ur #1 fan
I sure didn't see that one coming (pun intended). Well done shaggy dog story. Kudos.
We're going to have to get you a separate website for all of your adoring fans and the absolute piles of shining PCs. Excellent job. Really. I was so duped, and I loved it!
Wicked and naughty fun from start to finish. The level of premeditation caught me by surprise at the end. I don't think you'll necessarily need it, but good luck in the contest.
And yet so good. An excellent mixture with a masterful finish *laugh*
Marsh,
You are one sick puppy, and one of the
funniest authors I have ever read! Well told story
with the right amount of suspense and a very nice
twist at the end. We won't talk about the last
line, it's hard to type with belly laughs. That
may be why I waited a few days to comment.
I like this, It's a cute play on words! It reminds me of an adult "Mark Twain" kind of story.
Only you could combine a public service (how to give a blow job) with the perfect punch line...lol
Well you are. Great Halloween story - not too long - with a mule kick at the end. Tremendous
In spite of your dire warnings about how bad this is, I love it. It's wonderfully clever and twisted and thoroughly delightful. And short too! (Happy?)
I'm with Talenhawk. Didn't know what hit me!! Grateful to Maharat who warned me in time to avoid Daniellekitten's fate. Bad puns make me swoon, damn you, marsh. L8.
You know what annoys me most? I never saw it coming. I almost always know the ending of a mystery or movie. It kills me that I never saw this. Awesome story.
After reading the punch line I groaned so loud it took several seconds before the giggles started ... but once they did, I had trouble catching my breath! That has to be the longest (and most entertaining!) set-up for any joke ever told through literature. I was bracing myself for a tragic "ghost story" ending, and so was doubly unprepared. It's sheer brilliance, from a fiendishly clever and clearly unprincipled mind. Fantastic work, Mr. Alien!
I feel alienated. This reminds me so much of the jokes Soupy Sales used to tell, except this isn't suitable for daytime TV. I remember the one punchline, "Rudolph the Red, knows rain, Dear." Thanks for the fun.
You, sir, are dangerous! This story should carry a warning - "Under no circumstances should the reader be holding, or swallowing, a drink when reading the end of the story."
Priceless. Consider me suckered into it.
Alex
You can't tell but I'm giving you a standing ovation! This is the best contest story I've read, although your "A Hallowed Tale" isn't far behind. Great work!
sell you my soul if you will teach me how to write humor. lololololol...
great story, and one of the worst (in other words, the best) puns I have ever heard or read.
That punch line was absolutely Wonderful. If you don't win well... People need their heads examining. The story held your interest, it had all the attributes of a superb horror tale and the ending was priceless. The winner on All counts. Good luck.
What a twisted mind, you just couldn't resist. That last sentence is just...priceless.
is the best that I have ever read on this site.Brilliant and should be the contest winner.
For the pepsi spewage shorted mine out...Oh goodness, Marsh. This one is priceless. Two thumbs way up!!!!