Somebody's Watching You
Cliche' Contest Example Only22 total reviews
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
This was a beautiful entry for the Cliche' It Ain't So writing prompt contest.
I loved your poem about ending up in court....hehehe. it's funny.
Well done. Goodluck in the contest.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason".- Novalis
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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This was a beautiful entry for the Cliche' It Ain't So writing prompt contest.
I loved your poem about ending up in court....hehehe. it's funny.
Well done. Goodluck in the contest.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason".- Novalis
Comment Written 16-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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Thanks...but this one isn't a contender since I was the one who sponsored the contest, and I just used this to explain it better. I did an atrocious job with my original explanation so took Miss Merri's advice and put up an explanation example. I'll do better next time...and Miss Merri even promised to be my second set of eyes on the copy!!
Comment from Wendy G
I quite liked your example! How often did we hear that as a child!
I also liked the different style of this contest, as it will bring out a different sort of creativity (not mine probably!)
Wendy
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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I quite liked your example! How often did we hear that as a child!
I also liked the different style of this contest, as it will bring out a different sort of creativity (not mine probably!)
Wendy
Comment Written 16-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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Well, you were not a cliche'-user to begin with, so that's fine. It was kind of the Teacher in me trying to gently coax people into cool turns of phrases rather than the tried-and-true variety. (hahaha. See what I did there, Wendy. Sometimes, I just can't help myself...)
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, Somebody's Watching You, reminds me how this cliche always leads me to hyperbole. "If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times -- Don't exaggerate!
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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This poem, Somebody's Watching You, reminds me how this cliche always leads me to hyperbole. "If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times -- Don't exaggerate!
Comment Written 16-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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Haha! Hey, I say that, too!!
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
I think this example should get them straight. It's a shame you used your member dollars to write the example. You can put the example on the directions or start a discussion thread underneath the prompt. You will do better the next time setting it up and saving on your membership dollars.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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I think this example should get them straight. It's a shame you used your member dollars to write the example. You can put the example on the directions or start a discussion thread underneath the prompt. You will do better the next time setting it up and saving on your membership dollars.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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You are SO very right about that!! And Miss Merri, who was the friend who suggested I do an "example" post, said she will be my second set of eyes next time, before I post the guidelines. Older and wiser, Sandra --that's me!!
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I understand. Hopefully, we all learn from errors as we go. I am intimidated to try.
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If you ever want to go in on one together, I'd be game. Two heads are always better than one! (See what I did there with the cliche thing...)
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That's music to my ears. LOL After this contest let's do one so we too may earn some dollars too.
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Okay! You're on! We'll put our thinking caps on and talk this week?
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Okay, contact me. I don't know who you are. You have the Blind Contest sign.
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Oh, that's right!! We'll have to wait for The Big Reveal! Stay tuned.
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I got my eyes on the prize. I'll be on pins and needles waiting.
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HAHAHAHAHA. It's contagious, isn't it?
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Haha
Comment from Tina Crute
I think this is fun idea for a contest! I did not enter but I am sure enjoying reading the entries. Your ending to a popular cliche' is unexpected but made me chuckle because nothing is private anymore. Gotta be careful we don't offend anyone either!
Tina
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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I think this is fun idea for a contest! I did not enter but I am sure enjoying reading the entries. Your ending to a popular cliche' is unexpected but made me chuckle because nothing is private anymore. Gotta be careful we don't offend anyone either!
Tina
Comment Written 16-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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Ohhh, yes!! It's like having to stay off Santa's Naughty List 24/7!
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haha, yep!
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
Yes, it is. And speak no evil, see no evil, hear no evil is the very embodiment of our courts today. Everyone seems to be innocent until proven innocent.
Nicely said.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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Yes, it is. And speak no evil, see no evil, hear no evil is the very embodiment of our courts today. Everyone seems to be innocent until proven innocent.
Nicely said.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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But those rare ones who get proven Guilty, they get to have their story shown on Dateline or 2020. (trade-offs, I guess...)
Thanks for the good review.
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Rachelle,
a big thank you for posting an example. Whilst I'm not in the contest, I have read more than a few who are... and yes, a little confused on the actual format... but it makes perfect sense now... so well done for coming in and doing this.
With our thoughts we create...
interpretation in flow.
Kind regards,
James.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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Hi Rachelle,
a big thank you for posting an example. Whilst I'm not in the contest, I have read more than a few who are... and yes, a little confused on the actual format... but it makes perfect sense now... so well done for coming in and doing this.
With our thoughts we create...
interpretation in flow.
Kind regards,
James.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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Thanks. It was kind of humbling--but in a hilarious, good-spirited way--when the person who sponsored the next-level version of it, Cliche' Touche', with, like, one line's worth of example, and it was PERFECT! *sigh* Sooo very much still to learn!!
Thanks for letting me know that my "Take Two" was helpful. I appreciate the feedback.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Hi Rachelle. I think you have given a clear example of a cliche and this is good because many of the cliches I have read aren't really cliches. I noticed you used the same artwork in one of the other posts but isn't that a giveaway to who is running?
Anyway, you give a good precise example and I hope that others follow suit.
Thanks for clearing it up for others.
Jesse
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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Hi Rachelle. I think you have given a clear example of a cliche and this is good because many of the cliches I have read aren't really cliches. I noticed you used the same artwork in one of the other posts but isn't that a giveaway to who is running?
Anyway, you give a good precise example and I hope that others follow suit.
Thanks for clearing it up for others.
Jesse
Comment Written 16-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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I'm actually sponsoring that contest. But, I didn't do a very good job explaining it, so then I set up Somebody's Watching You to clarify. [I'm a newbie on this site, you see...] The picture doesn't seem to be able to be changed for anyone in the contest. (The only way I know that is because one of the contestants private-messaged me to ask.) For future contests I sponsor, though, I've gotten pledges from a couple veteran members to help me set it up and explain it well. So I won't be repeating this gaffe!
Thanks for your review.
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Glad some veterans of FS will be helping you. Good luck!
Jesse
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HAHAHAH! Yes! I very obviously need it.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a good one. Funny and oh so true for many recognized people in the public eye. We are a sue happy people in this country. Too bad you can't win.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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This is a good one. Funny and oh so true for many recognized people in the public eye. We are a sue happy people in this country. Too bad you can't win.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
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Encouragement and positive reinforcement from kind and thoughtful fellow members like you makes me a big-time winner where it counts. Thanks for your encouraging words today.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I have read a few entries and it seems this contest has become popular and some have even learned what a cliche is because of this contest. You made me smile with your entry, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2022
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I have read a few entries and it seems this contest has become popular and some have even learned what a cliche is because of this contest. You made me smile with your entry, love Dolly x
Comment Written 15-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2022
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Hahaha. I'm hoping that means that maybe they'll stop using them now!!