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Comment from Gloria ....
Harambe as always it's great to see you. I have frequently wondered about you so it is encouraging to see you again.
The artwork you created is very strange as both men's cues are remarkably short. There is likely some meaningful metaphor in there somewhere but so far it escapes me.
Still fifty shades of grey do display this pair's expose.
Wishing you great luck with the voters. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2024
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Harambe as always it's great to see you. I have frequently wondered about you so it is encouraging to see you again.
The artwork you created is very strange as both men's cues are remarkably short. There is likely some meaningful metaphor in there somewhere but so far it escapes me.
Still fifty shades of grey do display this pair's expose.
Wishing you great luck with the voters. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 06-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2024
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Thanks so much Gloria! Despite the bravado I actually had remarkably little control over the creation of this image; this was just the first one that successfully produced recognizable faces for both characters and the pool queue length is a coincidence, unless the AI knows something about those two guys that we do not...
Probably should have picked a different contest to enter. The most satisfaction I get is knowing that the CEC has to read it, even though I've no idea who is on it. LOL.
Comment from Lisasview
Great sill poem for the contest and I applaud you for writing important information in your authors notes... Very important...
The whole concept of black and white is really creative...
Lisasview........................
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2024
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Great sill poem for the contest and I applaud you for writing important information in your authors notes... Very important...
The whole concept of black and white is really creative...
Lisasview........................
Comment Written 06-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2024
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Thank you very much Lisa! It was a fun and challenging piece to write.
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Yes, I am quite sure it was quite challenging... It was for a contest...right?
Lisasview
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Yup! Pretty much anything I release here is for a contest. It has to be that way considering how darn hard it is to accrue member dollars without paying for them outright, and I take my review writing pretty seriously. That means several hours of reviewing for every piece I publish. Unfortunately I've developed two special talents: one for pissing off the site admins which gets my privileges suspended and my pieces banned from contests, and another for using weird words that intimidate folks. As an antidote to the latter, I've recently taken up songwriting. Hopefully that improves my popularity, but it may get me in even bigger trouble, haha.
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Would love to know what pissed of the administrator...
Also, I too review like crazy to get "funny money" so that I can promote my work to the top of featured. I would never pay cash... but because I do not pay I seldom win... Only in the very beginning did I win a couple of times... and that was when I started last May...I do not like the system... I keep promising myself that I will not enter Blind contest because there is too much behind the scenes going on.... but then i did enter and of course even with a zillion 5 and 6 reviews I did not even place. IWhat I do now is to enter into committee voting but again I never win. I am careful to select and post my best work... And, even though I have 45 reviews for that one (I think you already reviewed it) I seriously do not think I have a chance. The same people win over and over. I may not rejoin... This year I am going to begin submitting to other sites contests..
Lisa
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A lot of it is, there are folks who have been here 20 years and they have their loyal fans. If you write about babies, flowers, cats and God using script font though you should be well on your way to a win!
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Non of these do I ever write about... Mine is above, love lost, memories and death,,,
I know that the ones that write about God usually win...oh well, not me..
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Isn't if funny that those are exactly the topics that genuinely religious people ought to be writing about...
On the topic of black and white, there is this thing with super black and super white paints people use in art projects. It would be interesting to paint a whole room like that and try to live in it.
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Yes that is so true,
Lisa
Comment from pome lover
well, your last line made me laugh.
You are really "somethin' else" as my mom used to say, when she didn't know quite how to answer what someone said; but it was a friendly remark.
I'm impressed with the picture you created, and I got what you were saying, more or less. Probably more less than more. Ha.
Katharine
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2024
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well, your last line made me laugh.
You are really "somethin' else" as my mom used to say, when she didn't know quite how to answer what someone said; but it was a friendly remark.
I'm impressed with the picture you created, and I got what you were saying, more or less. Probably more less than more. Ha.
Katharine
Comment Written 06-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2024
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Thanks very much Katharine. Sorry parts of this were not easier to understand. Probably particularly the first two paragraphs? I was going more for sensory flow/feel and inuendo than for simplicity.
Here's some clarity on the paragraphs 2 & 3:
Clinton was initially accused of not being remorseful enough for the scandal (line 6), though he did give a pretty good speech apologizing about it later. He was sometimes referred to as the first black president (line 7, which also makes fun of Cosby). Physical evidence on a dress (line 8) got him in some trouble. Women say the darndest things (line 10): a poke at the name of a show that Cosby was famous for. Clinton got saved from charges in some cases where the women were his political supporters (line 12). Hope that helps! I wrote this just to amuse myself after noticing the similarities in the names. Thanks again!
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thanks for explaining, and you really create fascinating pictures!!
Comment from Janet Foor
A fun s silly poem plus I learned a few more words in the mix.
The last line is priceless in this silly poem.
Well done and good luck.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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A fun s silly poem plus I learned a few more words in the mix.
The last line is priceless in this silly poem.
Well done and good luck.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 05-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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Janet, thank you for the kind review! It was a fun one to write, and had me up late at night figuring out how to land the punchline.
Warm regards,
Anonymous
Comment from Navada
This is a clever exploration of the circumstances surrounding two disgusting Bills who have each committed a whole series of disgusting actions. At least it appears Clinton didn't drug and rape people - he just cheated outrageously on his wife. The other one thoroughly deserves to die behind bars and it's a shame that he won't.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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This is a clever exploration of the circumstances surrounding two disgusting Bills who have each committed a whole series of disgusting actions. At least it appears Clinton didn't drug and rape people - he just cheated outrageously on his wife. The other one thoroughly deserves to die behind bars and it's a shame that he won't.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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Oh boy, I forgot they let him out. There's a Wikipedia page specifically about Clinton accusers btw, which had a lot more sordid stuff than I was expecting. Thank you for the review!
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That's handy to know - I tend to think it was just Paula and Monica, but apparently not! :)
Comment from QC Poet
This seems to be a one sided argument about Bill's as reported by of all places "Drudge" sources but that aside
Many politicians and actors on Both sides of the Spectrum have the resources and wherewithal to silence their indiscretions. Some get caught others use their wealth to Delay trials or make them go away. BTW using one's wealth is not a Silly thing it's deliberate and Morally Deceptive.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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This seems to be a one sided argument about Bill's as reported by of all places "Drudge" sources but that aside
Many politicians and actors on Both sides of the Spectrum have the resources and wherewithal to silence their indiscretions. Some get caught others use their wealth to Delay trials or make them go away. BTW using one's wealth is not a Silly thing it's deliberate and Morally Deceptive.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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Ah yes. Drudge was just the first to break the story, according to Wikipedia. Yes I'm a bit of a terrorist here but I do try to be pretty even handed politically -- if you want to see one making fun of Republicans just send me a note after the contest! I almost dropped in a link for it, but then realize that would be showing my identity. Thanks for the review!
Comment from Caroline M England
Great idea for romance poem. I love the clever plays on words and the reference to the mix-up in characters. The last line made me laugh too - and was very unexpected. Nicely done! Im glad you pointed out the reference to drudgeful - I wouldn't have picked that up otherwise. Good links to the game and colours and use of cosplay - I smiled reading that. Your explanation of pillory is lovely too - especially the use of the word "sadly" relating to the outdated form of punishment! Oh and the reference to the stock market in this context. Great stuff!
Best wishes
Caroline
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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Great idea for romance poem. I love the clever plays on words and the reference to the mix-up in characters. The last line made me laugh too - and was very unexpected. Nicely done! Im glad you pointed out the reference to drudgeful - I wouldn't have picked that up otherwise. Good links to the game and colours and use of cosplay - I smiled reading that. Your explanation of pillory is lovely too - especially the use of the word "sadly" relating to the outdated form of punishment! Oh and the reference to the stock market in this context. Great stuff!
Best wishes
Caroline
Comment Written 05-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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Caroline, thanks so much. Love that you picked up on all those details. This was a fun one to write. Shoot, whatever will I submit now for the romance poem contest? Thanks again!
Comment from Jeano
These two uncommon characters have a lot of common traits. Low moral standards come in all sizes and colors. I like the photo, it looks like a tongue in cheek to me. Nicely or un-nicely done! Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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These two uncommon characters have a lot of common traits. Low moral standards come in all sizes and colors. I like the photo, it looks like a tongue in cheek to me. Nicely or un-nicely done! Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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Thank you very much Jeano! The photo took a number of attempts, and did pretty well except for some suspicious colors on those balls. Funny how they happened to go with the colors mentioned in the text though.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I think, maybe, a fourth word (for me which I've now looked up) -
'cosplay'
I really enjoyed the originality and fun of this verse and the interplay of the two Bills. Your verse has great musicality and demands immediate attention (already stirred by your eye-catching image) and I found myself enjoying your wordplay and monorhymes before going back to get a clearer understanding (should have read your notes first). My favourite stanza is the third one. But you have a wonderful, winning sense of humour throughout and know exactly how to engage the reader. A strong contender. Good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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I think, maybe, a fourth word (for me which I've now looked up) -
'cosplay'
I really enjoyed the originality and fun of this verse and the interplay of the two Bills. Your verse has great musicality and demands immediate attention (already stirred by your eye-catching image) and I found myself enjoying your wordplay and monorhymes before going back to get a clearer understanding (should have read your notes first). My favourite stanza is the third one. But you have a wonderful, winning sense of humour throughout and know exactly how to engage the reader. A strong contender. Good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 05-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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Thanks very much Debbie! I very much appreciate that you saw what I was going for. Maybe sometime we can collaborate on a project : )
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Why not!
Comment from Julie Helms
Really clever but so sad that it's hard to tell the difference by the descriptions of their escapades.
Bill Cosby was at my high school graduation. I was lab partners with his daughter Erika. I grew up listening to my parents Cosby's Fat Albert records. I was so disappointed at what came out about him later.
Anyway, great comparison and very well done! Julie
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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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Really clever but so sad that it's hard to tell the difference by the descriptions of their escapades.
Bill Cosby was at my high school graduation. I was lab partners with his daughter Erika. I grew up listening to my parents Cosby's Fat Albert records. I was so disappointed at what came out about him later.
Anyway, great comparison and very well done! Julie
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Comment Written 05-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2024
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Thank you very much Julie. Wow! That is a real tragedy. I looked up some of Cosby's quotes and there was a lot of genuinely funny stuff. It was a great show and hopefully people can still take the good from it.
