The Hiccup Hypothesis
a serious business12 total reviews
Comment from Irish Rain
Congratulations on winning with this clever and funny entry!! I just loved it. I've tried everything for hiccups, what works for me...just ignore them, they eventually go away. But, you're right, you can die! Awesome!! Blessings...
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
Congratulations on winning with this clever and funny entry!! I just loved it. I've tried everything for hiccups, what works for me...just ignore them, they eventually go away. But, you're right, you can die! Awesome!! Blessings...
Comment Written 18-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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thank you so much. I'm glad you liked it. Yep - think your method is best and generally all that's needed.
PL
Comment from Marvin Calloway
This piece couldn't be any better. I think you've found another specialty_Drunk Poetry.
The final 'hic' is inspired and lets us readers know we're in capable hands.
Marv
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017
This piece couldn't be any better. I think you've found another specialty_Drunk Poetry.
The final 'hic' is inspired and lets us readers know we're in capable hands.
Marv
Comment Written 17-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017
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Marvelous Marv - you are so cute! This, like everything I write, is fiction. People always seem to think what I write is about me. T'aint so. But I'm glad you liked it many thanks for the 6!!!!!
Comment from emptypage
Hahaha, this is great. I love the hiccupping throughout, the various dire warnings, and, especially, the ending!
I daresay most of us have had those hiccups now and then.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2017
Hahaha, this is great. I love the hiccupping throughout, the various dire warnings, and, especially, the ending!
I daresay most of us have had those hiccups now and then.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2017
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hi there, emptypage! thanks for the review. glad you liked it. actually people have died from prolonged hiccups. rare, but has happened.
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Yes, Fez, I know people have died from hiccups. Scary. We can die from most anything.
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how are you doing?
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I'm feeling rough, and very depressed, but I'm trying to get back to where I need to be.
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I'm sorry. Can I send you something?? A little perker?
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No, no, no, no! Just keep doing what you're doing.
Comment from Curly Girly
Hiccups are terrible. If they go on for too long they become painful too.
I know of an excellent remedy:
*You need to 'shock' your tastebuds into re-setting the vagus nerve.
A teaspoon of honey or sugar can do this for children, or try vinegar.
Adults--swallow some hot mustard.
Voila!
Cured.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
Hiccups are terrible. If they go on for too long they become painful too.
I know of an excellent remedy:
*You need to 'shock' your tastebuds into re-setting the vagus nerve.
A teaspoon of honey or sugar can do this for children, or try vinegar.
Adults--swallow some hot mustard.
Voila!
Cured.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
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hot mustard, huh? would honey mustard do? just kidding.
thanks for the remedies.
Comment from JennaG
Very clever! I loved the ending!!! Good choice of topic for this particular prompt. I enjoyed the rhyming throughout and your choice of artwork goes really well with your words. Great job! Best of luck to you in the contest! :)
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
Very clever! I loved the ending!!! Good choice of topic for this particular prompt. I enjoyed the rhyming throughout and your choice of artwork goes really well with your words. Great job! Best of luck to you in the contest! :)
Comment Written 16-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
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thanks so much. Appreciate it.
Comment from Rita Omotayo
The writer describes hiccuping though seems harmless can lead to an emergency that could lead to sudden death.This is a very good writing to ensure safety when hiccuping.
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The writer describes hiccuping though seems harmless can lead to an emergency that could lead to sudden death.This is a very good writing to ensure safety when hiccuping.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2017
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
I don't know how serious a hiccup is! But I surely enjoyed your poem. It put a smile on my face from the first couple of lines. A fun and carefree poem that was a joy to read.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
I don't know how serious a hiccup is! But I surely enjoyed your poem. It put a smile on my face from the first couple of lines. A fun and carefree poem that was a joy to read.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
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I believe I answered this once, but FS is intimating I didn't, so...I'm so glad my poem put a smile on your face! I did research the seriousness of hiccups and found that in some cases, prolonged hiccuping can be and has been fatal. Not the norm, however.
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, The Hiccup Hypothesis, takes a satirical look at the mysterious phenomenon of hiccuping. It seems to be a benign problem, unless you have them. This poem elevates them to life threatening.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
This poem, The Hiccup Hypothesis, takes a satirical look at the mysterious phenomenon of hiccuping. It seems to be a benign problem, unless you have them. This poem elevates them to life threatening.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
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Bill, Although FS seems to think I did not answer your review, I did, but here we go again. I did some research on the subject and there have been cases of prolonged hiccuping resulting in death. Though it is certainly not the norm, it can and does happen.
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Not sure what all that means. This is the first reply I have received. Happy day.
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Hello Poet. Oh my this is a serious write indeed! lol I love the humor in this one and the presentation is pretty awesome too. Good luck in this contest. xoxo Kiwi
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
Hello Poet. Oh my this is a serious write indeed! lol I love the humor in this one and the presentation is pretty awesome too. Good luck in this contest. xoxo Kiwi
Comment Written 16-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
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thanks. FS is showing that I didn't respond to this, though I did, so I wanted to thank you again for your nice review.
Comment from marybell1
A really great poem "Hiccups" which I am sure many people can relate to at one time or anothe,.
All the very best in the contest.
Marybell1.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
A really great poem "Hiccups" which I am sure many people can relate to at one time or anothe,.
All the very best in the contest.
Marybell1.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
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thank you. much appreciated.
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You are most welcome.
Marybell1.