The Fall-down Comic
What happened at a tedious lecture.21 total reviews
Comment from Michele Harber
This is fun to read - much more fun, apparently, than the lecture. I like that you can make light of an otherwise uncomfortable situation, and I've always enjoyed your sense of humor.
By the way, I was completely wrapped up in your story and, if you hadn't alerted me to the poem's "bumpy" rhythm, I'd have been totally unaware. I was much more captivated by your humor and your rhymes.
I did just enter this contest as well, but our poems couldn't be more different in style or theme, so good luck to us both, and let's hope one of us is in sync with what the judges are looking for.
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This is fun to read - much more fun, apparently, than the lecture. I like that you can make light of an otherwise uncomfortable situation, and I've always enjoyed your sense of humor.
By the way, I was completely wrapped up in your story and, if you hadn't alerted me to the poem's "bumpy" rhythm, I'd have been totally unaware. I was much more captivated by your humor and your rhymes.
I did just enter this contest as well, but our poems couldn't be more different in style or theme, so good luck to us both, and let's hope one of us is in sync with what the judges are looking for.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
Comment from Chrissy710
Ha ha Lisa Love it and thought you created a very funny poem with a great meter snd rhyme
And i am sure you lightened the mood lol
I remember going to an opera at my local theatre with my parents and being ignorant re opera when they started singing the dialogue I started to giggle and eventually had to get up and go out before I roared with laughter at this very serious operatic play
So your poem immediately brought me back to my night out lol
Cheers Chris
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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Ha ha Lisa Love it and thought you created a very funny poem with a great meter snd rhyme
And i am sure you lightened the mood lol
I remember going to an opera at my local theatre with my parents and being ignorant re opera when they started singing the dialogue I started to giggle and eventually had to get up and go out before I roared with laughter at this very serious operatic play
So your poem immediately brought me back to my night out lol
Cheers Chris
Comment Written 29-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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Thanks for your review - I'm pleased it entertained you. I would be like you at the opera, it's a bit too torturous for me.
Comment from Mia Twysted
Very catchy and bouncy. It is fun and light-hearted and you did very well with adding the rhymes. I know you say they are a little bumpy but it works very well and I enjoyed it.
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Very catchy and bouncy. It is fun and light-hearted and you did very well with adding the rhymes. I know you say they are a little bumpy but it works very well and I enjoyed it.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
Comment from Pantygynt
You are certainly a first class iconoclast. The amazing thing was the the lecturer had a sense of humour himself. More of one than your friend perhaps.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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You are certainly a first class iconoclast. The amazing thing was the the lecturer had a sense of humour himself. More of one than your friend perhaps.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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My friend is easily embarrassed. I don't know why I thought that joke was appropriate to tell at an academic lecture. I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that guy managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my temerity to tell such a juvenile joke.
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He was probably nervous. Scared to hell what you might say next.
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My friend was aghast and dragged me out of there. I was in a different city and knew I wouldn't see the guest lecturer again... he wouldn't want to see me again either probably! But you never know, it might have made his day and provided him with a good dinner table anecdote. It has for me.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Creative and clever you have written the best story in this category! You write with style and you tell an enjoyable tale with the boredom of a speech you gave the perfect joke which saved the day!
This is funny and sad at the same time.
I am glad the speaker got the joke and he laughed along with the audience.
Jesse
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Creative and clever you have written the best story in this category! You write with style and you tell an enjoyable tale with the boredom of a speech you gave the perfect joke which saved the day!
This is funny and sad at the same time.
I am glad the speaker got the joke and he laughed along with the audience.
Jesse
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Oh Jesse, I am so pleased this silly situation entertained you. Thank you for such a high rating!
I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that lecturer managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my audacity to tell such a juvenile joke.
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Yes, you stuck your neck out, and it paid off!
Entertaining post!
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Thanks Jesse. 'Fortune favors the brave'.
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It is a good thing it does!
Comment from Bill Schott
This story poem, The Fall-down Comic, brings this joke into the story well, and makes it part of a seemingly real event. You have given that old joke new life here.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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This story poem, The Fall-down Comic, brings this joke into the story well, and makes it part of a seemingly real event. You have given that old joke new life here.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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One of my more embarrassing moments, this did actually happen. I don't know why I thought that joke was appropriate to tell at an academic lecture. I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that lecturer managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my audacity to tell such a juvenile joke.
Comment from Goodadvicechan
It is to me, a funny story. I am sorry that you find the Roman times, told by the speaker was boring.
Yet you had the guts to share your childhood joke. Very brave!
You ended your talk by asking the speaker a question he could not answer. Smart move!
Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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It is to me, a funny story. I am sorry that you find the Roman times, told by the speaker was boring.
Yet you had the guts to share your childhood joke. Very brave!
You ended your talk by asking the speaker a question he could not answer. Smart move!
Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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One of my more embarrassing moments, this did actually happen. I don't know why I thought that joke was appropriate to tell at an academic lecture. I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that lecturer managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my audacity to tell such a juvenile joke.
Comment from Wendy G
Lol. A fabulous story in a poem and I am still laughing aloud! It's very vividly told, and very witty and clever, filled with humour and clever wit. I like the title with its contrast to normal "stand-up comics" being reversed because of youre falling asleep ( which I would have done, I am sure!) Very best wishes for the contest - I predict it will do very well!
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Lol. A fabulous story in a poem and I am still laughing aloud! It's very vividly told, and very witty and clever, filled with humour and clever wit. I like the title with its contrast to normal "stand-up comics" being reversed because of youre falling asleep ( which I would have done, I am sure!) Very best wishes for the contest - I predict it will do very well!
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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One of my more embarrassing moments, this did actually happen. I don't know why I thought that joke was appropriate to tell at an academic lecture. I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that lecturer managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my audacity to tell such a juvenile joke.
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Lol. I marvel at your quick wit. I would never have been able to think of a joke so quickly and in such a situation!
Comment from LJbutterfly
You have written an interesting story in a poem that anyone who has ever attended a lecture about history can relate to. It can sometimes be difficult to stay focused. I'm glad the expert was asked about Caesar's armies and sleevies. It "lightened his routine." Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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You have written an interesting story in a poem that anyone who has ever attended a lecture about history can relate to. It can sometimes be difficult to stay focused. I'm glad the expert was asked about Caesar's armies and sleevies. It "lightened his routine." Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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One of my more embarrassing moments, this did actually happen. I don't know why I thought that joke was appropriate to tell at an academic lecture. I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that lecturer managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my audacity to tell such a juvenile joke.
Comment from jim vecchio
How well I know those boring lectures and struggling to stay awake! Enjoyed your fun rhymes and that silly joke. Thast also was a very funny illustration.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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How well I know those boring lectures and struggling to stay awake! Enjoyed your fun rhymes and that silly joke. Thast also was a very funny illustration.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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One of my more embarrassing moments, this did actually happen. I don't know why I thought that joke was appropriate to tell at an academic lecture. I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that lecturer managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my audacity to tell such a juvenile joke.
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Sorry you were embarrassed, but joyful that you turned it into this entry.
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I'm curently tweaking the poem a bit as some of the rhythm is rather bumpy.