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How to be famous

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Comment from dragonpoet
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Wendy,
This is a witty short story. I like the twist at the end. It descrbes both characters well, the star football player and the pig. Is the pig the school's or team's mascot?
congrats on placing second in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2022

reply by the author on 09-Jun-2022
    Hi Joan, thank you for reviewing. No the pig was a runaway, and miles away from his home. They had to stop the game to try and catch him. Even after they did catch him (which took quite a while) he escaped again! It was very funny.
    Google "runaway pig at Redcliffe football match". It?s quite funny to watch. Thanks also for your congrats.
    Wendy
reply by dragonpoet on 09-Jun-2022
    Hi Wendy,
    My pleasure. I might just check it out.
    Joan
Comment from Wils
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This brought back memories of when someone let a pig onto the field at an AFL game. Or was this story based on that? Congrats on placing in the contest. I wasn't so lucky.
Geoff

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2022

reply by the author on 08-Jun-2022
    It did happen, fairly recently, but it was a runaway pig, many miles from his home, not let out on purpose. Thanks so much for reviewing and for your congratulations. Both are appreciated.
    Wendy
Comment from K. Lang-Slattery
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This is fun and perfectly done. Love the use of the words "hamming it up" especially after realizing you are talking about a pig. Your sense of humor shines.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2022

reply by the author on 05-Jun-2022
    Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed this one. I appreciate your fine review.
    Wendy
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
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This was a twist. It had me going, thinking the kid was going for a touchdown. You have a great imagination. You had me seeing the pig running as fast as possible to keep from being slaughtered. And I can not blame him. Thank you for sharing this humorous post.

 Comment Written 04-Jun-2022

reply by the author on 04-Jun-2022
    Thank you. A great review. Poor pig - he was a long way from home too. Held up the game for quite some time! Lol.
    Wendy
reply by Carolyn Dooley on 04-Jun-2022
    Have a great weekend.
Comment from Father Flaps
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Very cute, Wendy! An excellent entry for the Dribble Flash Fiction contest, and I wish you much luck!
As I read along, I pictured a fullback. But when I finished, I wondered if it was an actual slippery pig running around or a muddy football (pigskin). My guess is a real pig. If they could hang onto a football, they would be stars making a lot more than the price of bacon!
Nicely penned... or not!
HUgs,
Kimbob

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2022

reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
    Yes, it was an actual runaway pig and nobody could catch it so they could get back to their game! Lol. Thanks so much for reviewing! Always appreciated.
    Wendy
Comment from Bill Schott
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This dribble, How to be Famous, has the proper word count and features a new star on the footballer front who while "hamming it up" manages to news not related to crazed fans. Fun.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2022

reply by the author on 02-Jun-2022
    It really was an escaped pig who ran onto the field, and no-one could catch him do they could resume their game. Lol. Thanks for reviewing. Always appreciated.
    Wendy
Comment from Anne Johnston
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What a great story and how well you wrote it so that we were in complete suspense until the end, thinking you were talking about a boy. Very well done on this one, Wendy.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2022

reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
    Thank you very much Anne. I?m glad you got a surprise at the end!
    Wendy
reply by Anne Johnston on 02-Jun-2022
    You are welcome, Wendy.
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
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You started my morning with a smile with your flash fiction. This was one surprise ending that really got me! I hope others enjoy it as much as I did, and it takes first place in the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2022

reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
    Thank you very much Verna. What a lovely review. It?s very encouraging, and I?m glad you enjoyed the story. Thank you for your good wishes too.
    Wendy
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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Ha ha ha, I just love the humour here Wendy and your last line is magical, I reckon this is a winner for the contest, I hope you win, this is very funny, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2022

reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
    I am happy you enjoyed this one! Thanks so much for your very positive review and encouragement.
    Wendy
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
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Hamming it up, bulky build, hamming it up - very clever poem about our favorite slice of breakfast meat.

This must have been a fun one to write. Good luck with this contest.

 Comment Written 31-May-2022

reply by the author on 31-May-2022
    Thanks so much. Yes. It was good fun. Poor pig was a long way from his home.
    Thanks for your good wishes too.
    Wendy