It Wasn't a Smart Move
Hippocampus contest entry17 total reviews
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
Congratulations on your win, well deserved. This is well written, composed and presented. The whimsical undertone is appreciated. You did a terrific job with the prompt, very creative. Thanks for sharing your talent.
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Congratulations on your win, well deserved. This is well written, composed and presented. The whimsical undertone is appreciated. You did a terrific job with the prompt, very creative. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Comment Written 21-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you for the fantastic review and stars, KLR. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
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Ron
Comment from Malcolm Rothery
A really good and humorous take on what was a tricky contest subject. Who dreams these up? I was glad you were brave enough to make lots of hippocampus related words up - well done.
I would have written about a university for hippos, but that's just me!
Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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A really good and humorous take on what was a tricky contest subject. Who dreams these up? I was glad you were brave enough to make lots of hippocampus related words up - well done.
I would have written about a university for hippos, but that's just me!
Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 21-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Lol. That would have been a great entry. Thank you for the great review and stars, Malcolm. I'm glad you liked this silliness.
Ron
Comment from write hand blue
It's worth a five stars, because it made me smile. Nicely crafted with surgically grafted psudo names attached to 'Hippocampus'. This more than anything added to the humour. Original and most readable. ~Mel~
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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It's worth a five stars, because it made me smile. Nicely crafted with surgically grafted psudo names attached to 'Hippocampus'. This more than anything added to the humour. Original and most readable. ~Mel~
Comment Written 20-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you for the great review, Mel. Yeah, the hippo words were what I trying to make the most humorous of the piece. I really appreciate the generous stars, friend. I'm glad you liked this silliness. Have a great rest of your weekend.
Ron
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My Pleasure...
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Of those I read yours was the first I could understand, and yet I must have done something wrong in creating this contest. There's a lot of Hippocamplessness running about, and I can only figure I mislead those who ran this gauntlet.
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Of those I read yours was the first I could understand, and yet I must have done something wrong in creating this contest. There's a lot of Hippocamplessness running about, and I can only figure I mislead those who ran this gauntlet.
Comment Written 20-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Yes, some folks put way too much thought into simple things on here. Then it just goes over their heads sometimes. Thanks for the great review and for throwing the contests, Tom. I had fun with it.
Ron
Comment from lyenochka
Enjoyed your humorous story even with the odd number of change for a "dime" someone asked about being "hippocampus-less." And it seems Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones were some medical scammers. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Enjoyed your humorous story even with the odd number of change for a "dime" someone asked about being "hippocampus-less." And it seems Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones were some medical scammers. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 20-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Lol. You are the only one that mentioned, or even caught, the sum of my dime line. I had to establish how off he was right from the git-go. Lol.
I really appreciate the great review and stars, Helen. I'm glad you liked this silliness.
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Ron
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Congratulations on the win! I just checked how you did.
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Hahaaa. Love the graphic.
Thank you, Helen.
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is an interesting and humorous interpretation of the contest requirements. You wrote a clever first person story using imaginative words and details. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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This is an interesting and humorous interpretation of the contest requirements. You wrote a clever first person story using imaginative words and details. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 20-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you for the great review, LJB. I really appreciate the generous stars. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
I like the way you worked "hippocampus" into your story. Creating five totally new words that still tell a legitimate story but are here-to-fore unknown to Mr. Webster.
Last sentence: need a comma after "Luckily"
Remind me to take you with me on my next flea market venture. That's quite some haggling.
Funny situation you invoked for us. Nicely done
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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I like the way you worked "hippocampus" into your story. Creating five totally new words that still tell a legitimate story but are here-to-fore unknown to Mr. Webster.
Last sentence: need a comma after "Luckily"
Remind me to take you with me on my next flea market venture. That's quite some haggling.
Funny situation you invoked for us. Nicely done
Comment Written 20-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you for the fantastic review and catching the goof, Gary. I really appreciate the stars, friend. I'm glad you liked this ridiculous piece. Have yourself a great rest of your weekend.
Ron
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Genius-Pure Genius! I think he also planted a tickle bug inside you to complete the surgery, which made you fun and hilarious! Did I mention genius???
I laughed through the whole story and I am so happy that I took the time to read this. I did note one serious message in your story which makes it even more genius; stating that after that you had a hard time finding a job etc; therefore proving that what a person thinks of themselves and the messages we have been handed, can easily determine how our life can turn out...
And you snuck that in without missing a beat or compromising the humor.
Yet got your point across beautifully!! Genius!!
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Genius-Pure Genius! I think he also planted a tickle bug inside you to complete the surgery, which made you fun and hilarious! Did I mention genius???
I laughed through the whole story and I am so happy that I took the time to read this. I did note one serious message in your story which makes it even more genius; stating that after that you had a hard time finding a job etc; therefore proving that what a person thinks of themselves and the messages we have been handed, can easily determine how our life can turn out...
And you snuck that in without missing a beat or compromising the humor.
Yet got your point across beautifully!! Genius!!
Comment Written 20-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thank you so much for the awesome review and giant sixer, Debi. I was just in one of those ridiculous moods. Lol. I dearly appreciate the gracious stars and support. I'm glad you had a couple chuckles at this silliness. I'm glad you liked the piece. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend and thank you again.
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Ron
Comment from LisaMay
I'm here for the money in case I might need a hippocampurectomy. Actually, I think I need an extra hippocampus rather than having mine removed because I didn't find this story particularly funny. It's certainly well written though.
Now that you've had a hippocamplant I guess you've landed a job at a safari park.
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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I'm here for the money in case I might need a hippocampurectomy. Actually, I think I need an extra hippocampus rather than having mine removed because I didn't find this story particularly funny. It's certainly well written though.
Now that you've had a hippocamplant I guess you've landed a job at a safari park.
Comment Written 20-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Lol. Yep. Thank you for the review, Lisa. Sorry you didn't find too humorous. Maybe next time.
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Ron
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Plenty others found it funny - another good win for you. I must've got out of bed on the wrong side that day, haha.
Comment from leather
This was excellent and cleverly crafted. I enjoyed it all. I even wondered what the word 'campanology' might mean? Well...lo and behold...it is the art or practice of bell-ringing. See what you have done to me? This was fun and I wish you the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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This was excellent and cleverly crafted. I enjoyed it all. I even wondered what the word 'campanology' might mean? Well...lo and behold...it is the art or practice of bell-ringing. See what you have done to me? This was fun and I wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 19-May-2022
reply by the author on 19-May-2022
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Lol. Thank you for the great review, Leather. I really appreciate the generous stars and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.