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Fic Talk => I Challenge You.... => Topic started by: mare on April 01, 2009, 08:51:15 PM

Title: The April challenge
Post by: mare on April 01, 2009, 08:51:15 PM: If I wrote this....

I figure this would be a good month for this challenge since it's the April Fool's month and all. First of all I want to say that this is all in fun and should only be done with the author's permission. I am saying right off the bat feel free to use or mock me as much as you'd like. I don't care lol

Anyway...here is the challenge.

You are to use a story that already exists by an author other than yourself and create a cliffnotes version of their story with the way YOU would have written it. Obviously this would work best if you pick a story that is out of your comfort zone and put your own spin on what happens.

Then you are going to write a very condensed cliff notes version of the fic which you can post right in here. Do not make a story link on AC for this one because they are going to be short, like 1,000 words short.

Rules are simple:

~ You must make sure it's okay with the author unless they no longer write and can't be found. Like Eboni for instance besides i'm sure she wouldn't mind. She has quite the sense of humor.

~ You cannot use your own story.

~ It has to be short! Since you're posting in here let's not go all epic Tale of Two Cities, okay? Keep it short! under 1,000 words. It'll be even funnier that way.

~ You have to change at least two aspects of the story you are using. Whether it be the main characters or the plot or the genre, etc...

That's about it!

Short people! LOL

I hope you guys do this and to save time if you don't mind your stories being used pop in and say something so this way everyone knows.

:)
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: LenniluvsBrian on April 01, 2009, 09:00:32 PM: Y'all can use my fics. Dunno if I'm gonna have time to write one - though, it's short [lol] - but, feel free to use mine. :)

~Lenni~
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: Rose on April 01, 2009, 09:07:05 PM: I know who I want to do this to LOL. And if anyone wants to use my fics feel free.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: RokofAges75 on April 01, 2009, 09:46:16 PM: This reminds me of Book-a-Minute... is that basically what you mean? Or is that too short? http://www.rinkworks.com/bookaminute/

Either way, it sounds fun! My fics are open game if anyone wants to use them. :)
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: honey on April 01, 2009, 10:17:49 PM: This reminds me of those "bunnies" movies... you know the movie in 30 seconds but with bunnies... I'll try to pick a good story, but I'm going to have to think about it first.

also, like Lenni, if anyone wants free reign on any of mine, feel free to mock away. Some of mine don't even need to be parodied, they're already just that bad. hahaha.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: Carter-Orange on April 02, 2009, 03:51:13 AM: I'll definately give it a go :)

If anyone wants to use mine, go ahead, I don't mind.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: RokofAges75 on April 02, 2009, 06:03:20 AM: Quote from: honey on April 01, 2009, 10:17:49 PM
This reminds me of those "bunnies" movies... you know the movie in 30 seconds but with bunnies... I'll try to pick a good story, but I'm going to have to think about it first.

also, like Lenni, if anyone wants free reign on any of mine, feel free to mock away. Some of mine don't even need to be parodied, they're already just that bad. hahaha.

LOL those too!! I love the bunny movies.

http://www.angryalien.com/
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: Ruby Maye on April 02, 2009, 01:04:13 PM: i'm sort of pressed for time as I'm coming to the end of my Spring quarter in school, so i don't think i will be able to do the challenge. But my fics are fair game, although i may warn you a couple are yet to be finished.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: mare on April 02, 2009, 01:48:22 PM: I was thinking the bunny movies when I came up with this idea lol
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: RokofAges75 on April 02, 2009, 04:50:59 PM: Perfect!
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: mare on April 13, 2009, 03:20:58 PM: yoohoo! Anyone there? We're about halfway through the month lol just sayin...
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: RokofAges75 on April 13, 2009, 03:26:21 PM: I keep forgetting about this... also, I can't think of a story to do it for LOL. I'll keep thinking.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: mare on April 13, 2009, 03:32:46 PM: Yay!

Rose, you said you know what you wanted to do. Are you doing it? lol
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: Rose on April 13, 2009, 04:01:42 PM: Quote from: mare on April 13, 2009, 03:32:46 PM
Yay!

Rose, you said you know what you wanted to do. Are you doing it? lol

It's been a weird month, getting majorly sick twice, missing school, playing catchup... if I get a spare moment and some solid inspiration for how I want to do this, yes I shall lol.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: RokofAges75 on April 13, 2009, 04:05:27 PM: I thought of a story to use; I just need to hear back from the author with permission.
Title: The Swollen Issues Series in under 1000 words, re-enacted by bunnies
Post by: RokofAges75 on April 26, 2009, 01:25:04 AM: Okay, first entry! I combined the Book-a-Minute approach with the bunnies and came up with the following.

Presenting...

The Swollen Issues Series
in under 1000 words, re-enacted by bunnies

(http://www.absolutechaos.net/stories/148/images/bsbbunnies.jpg)

Chapter 1…

Bruce, the asshole manager: Nick, are you feeling alright?

Nick: Yad, I tink I’m geddin a cold.

After several days of Nick embarrassing himself in Japan…

Nick: … On second thought, no. I’m weak, I’m dizzy, I’m nauseous, I can’t stop puking, and my balls have swollen to the size of cantaloupes. By the way, Leighanne, I’m impressed that you somehow managed to earn a minor in Japanese language in between all your modeling and acting jobs.

Leighanne: Thanks! Oh, and sorry about your balls.

Nick: Yeah, suck my balls- I mean, my balls suck! I mean, the situation with my balls sucks, not that I want you to suck my balls!

Leighanne: Thanks for clearing that up.

Nick: No problem. I just hope this bug clears up! *passes out*

Kevin: Call the doctor!

Doctor: Mr. Carter, you have a nasty case of… the MUMPS!

After twenty-eight chapters in which Nick does not recover from “the mumps”…

Different Doctor: Nick, I have some bad news for you. You have a nasty case of… CANCER!

Nick: Oh noes!

After a month of radiation…

Nick: I’m tired, I’m nauseous, I have a fever, I have a headache, I don’t have an appetite, and my whole life is a lie!

After several more chapters in which Nick lives a lie…

Brian: Nick, do you have an eating disorder?

Nick: No, I have CANCER!

Brian: Damn!

Narrator: There was no way that Brian could forget the words that Nick had said. After all, it wasn’t every day that you heard that your friend had cancer. Was it?

Readers: Um. No?

After fourteen chapters of crying and puking and a play date with Julie (not me Julie; the Julie in the story)…

Brian: I’m going to be a dad! I’m going to have a baby boy! My own NBA player!! I love life!!!

Nick: Cool! Life still sucks for me!

After several more chapters of puking…

AJ: Brian, is Nick on drugs?

Brian: No.

Kevin: Is Nick… sick?

Brian: Mhm…

Howie: Does Nick have cancer?

Brian: Yeah… yeah, he’s got cancer. He’s got Hodgkin’s Disease, and I’m not sure he will make it!

AJ, Kevin, and Howie: *gasp*

After many chapters of cussing and crying and, of course, puking…

Nick: I’m quitting my chemo! I want to die!

Brian: Noes, you can’t do that!

Nick: Okay, fine, I don’t want to die!

After some more chapters in which Nick’s attention-seeking family makes an appearance…

Dr. Andersen: The cancer has spread to your liver. I’m so sorry, but there’s nothing I can do… except put you through further treatments, more tests, more chemo, more radiation… basically torture you for one hundred and ten more chapters, until you’re finally put out of your misery. Did I mention I was sorry?

Nick: Nooooooes!

Swollen Issues III…

Nick: Ughhh… kill me now…

Dr. Andersen: I’m sorry, but Nick has developed [insert complication here].

Brian: He can’t die! Please Lord…

AJ: Praise Jesus, he’s aliiiiive!

Howie: Hey, it looks like Nick’s getting better!

Kevin: Oh noes, a setback! Back to your deathbed in the hospital, Nick.

Aaron: *whine* Please don’t die, Nick. *whimper*

Jane: Nick, you feel up to talking to this reporter, don’t you?

Nick: Ughhh… kill me now…

After ninety chapters of this cycle, during which Nick suffers, Aaron whimpers and whines, Jane goes about her usual Jane Carter antics, the Boys comfort Nick while worrying behind his back, Leighanne has her baby, and Nick has potty problems…

AJ: What’s the matter? You gonna puke again?

Nick: No… I… need… bathroom…

Narrator: The diarrhea worked fast, and before AJ had a chance to help him out of the bed, there was another mess. This time Nick couldn't take it and started to cry.

Nurse: Uh-oh, we got a Code Brown here!

And in the end… (spoiler warning!)

Heart monitor: Beep… beep… beeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeee ep…

Brian: Noes!

Kevin: He’s gone…

(http://www.absolutechaos.net/stories/148/images/cancerbunny.gif)

THE END!
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: honey on April 26, 2009, 01:31:01 AM: LMFAO Julie! You just made my night! Rock on!
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: RokofAges75 on April 26, 2009, 01:33:23 AM: LMAO thank you! ;D
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: FrickFrackGirl on April 26, 2009, 01:44:42 AM: I can't stop laughing!!!! I'm like this right now :'(...Julie you're sense of humor is so warped...I freakin love it!! The pics just add soooooo much!! Code Brown!!!!!! lmao!!! Great job...loved it!
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: Chaos on April 26, 2009, 07:08:42 AM: LMFAO. The BSB-Bunnies are hysterical.

"Different Doctor: Nick, I have some bad news for you. You have a nasty case of… CANCER!

Nick: Oh noes!"

Yes, those are the line(s) that sold me on this one. LOL. Too funny. Loved it!
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: alota_cookin on April 26, 2009, 08:23:53 AM: Nice! That, indeed, was very comical! :D My hubby is looking at me funny, because I'm sitting here chuckling, about it!
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: mare on April 26, 2009, 08:51:34 AM: LMAO that was excellent!

Oh noes!!!
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: Carter-Orange on April 26, 2009, 09:12:42 AM: That was really great!!
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: julilly on April 26, 2009, 09:16:33 AM: I liked that far better than the original and it took about two years less time to read it! :P No offence intended, of course, to the authors.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: honey on April 26, 2009, 09:25:28 AM: ^ ditto!
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: Carrie on April 26, 2009, 09:45:56 AM: Oh noes! Julie, you seriously are warped!! If I had the energy I'd do one of your stories lol....funny take on Swollen though...
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: RokofAges75 on April 26, 2009, 10:11:50 AM: LOL thanks, guys!! I find that anytime you put "Oh noes!" in, it automatically gets funnier.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: Chaos on April 26, 2009, 10:13:10 AM: LOL. Yeah. Have you ever seen the "Plastic Winchesters" stuff? That was the first time I'd ever seen the "Oh Noes!!" thing and I swear I could *not* stop laughing until I about passed out from lack of oxygen.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: RokofAges75 on April 26, 2009, 10:17:05 AM: LOL no... is that like Supernatural Winchesters? Haven't seen it, but I probably picked it up from someone who has.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: Chaos on April 26, 2009, 10:28:45 AM: Yes, as in the Supernatural Winchesters. There's this girl(I think) who has set up "episodes" of Supernatural using Barbie dolls (Ken, anyway) and taking picutes/putting captions, making props. I've heard that she's gone youtube lately, but haven't seen any of those, but the picture/caption ones are absolutely hysterical. I'm behind a firewall that blocks livejournal so can't verify this is the right link these days, but http://anteka.livejournal.com/67179.html used to be the "episode guide" with all the links, etc.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: RokofAges75 on April 26, 2009, 01:11:34 PM: LMFAO!!! Okay, I've never watched Supernatural, but that is hilarious!!! Pure brilliance LOL.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: honey on April 26, 2009, 02:59:50 PM: OMG, where do you find this stuff? I'm so sending that link to everyone I know!
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: Chaos on April 26, 2009, 03:24:25 PM: I really don't remember how I stumbled across the Plastic Winchesters, but I caught them way back around episode 2 or so. Haven't been back to the site in a loooong time, but the first several episodes were hysterical. I forget about them until someone does the "Oh Noes!!" thing again. lol.
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: cabybakes on April 26, 2009, 03:27:10 PM: Quote from: RokofAges75 on April 26, 2009, 01:11:34 PM
LMFAO!!! Okay, I've never watched Supernatural, but that is hilarious!!! Pure brilliance LOL.

Ditto!
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: Sakabelle on April 26, 2009, 07:47:05 PM: ROFL, Julie that was hilarious! :D
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: starbeamz on April 26, 2009, 08:51:30 PM: Julie, that was beyond brilliant! I loved the use of the bunny pictures! LMFAO at the end and the "Oh noes!" and the "My life still sucks" lol
Title: Re: The April challenge
Post by: RokofAges75 on April 26, 2009, 10:08:45 PM: Thanks Steph and Sarah!