Whedonesque : Comments on 11683 : An exclusive Joss Whedon story.

I would try my hand at a six-word comment, but I'm just not clever enough.

Here's a dull yet complimentary six words, though:

That was a good find, Simon.

UnpluggedCrazy | October 24, 10:48 CET

Blog posts news story. Much rejoicing.

AnotherFireflyfan | October 24, 10:57 CET

Story concise. Link direct. Happiness ensues.

crossoverman | October 24, 11:06 CET

Excellent illustration of less is more.

In all seriousness, though, a number of the submissions are great examples of how saying less can give more meaning. Hemingway's original 6 word story is pretty darn disturbing because of what is said, for one, but also what is not said. Compare that to a horror movie where you having 3 mediums in use (words, visuals, and music) whose sole purpose is to be disturbing and I don't know that a movie could be made to match Hemingway's story.

As to Joss's submission, blast if it doesn't leave me asking "WTF, give me a sequel! I want more!"

GaveUp | October 24, 11:09 CET

Whedon, Atwood: brevity and wit. Nice.

QuoterGal | October 24, 11:15 CET

Whedon uncharacteristically vague towards context. Killer?

New Atwood book available. Bookstore bound.

dreamlogic | October 24, 11:31 CET

Very haiku; great writers triumph again!

billz | October 24, 11:35 CET

Read it. Enjoyed it. Left comment.

smog | October 24, 11:37 CET

From torched skyscrapers, men grew wings.
- Gregory Maguire

That's my favorite.

electricspacegirl | October 24, 11:55 CET

Believe in faith, humanity, and love.

Love and sacrifice are Buffy's gift.

Too few words for bright minds!

Ok, im done. No really! Seriously!

jerryst3161 | October 24, 12:04 CET

Your comments are great. Me proud.

Simon | October 24, 12:09 CET

Very entertaining stories. Moving along now.

Garim | October 24, 12:11 CET

Wish I could write that well.

White Knight | October 24, 12:13 CET

Diverse authors yield diverse stories, sorta.

jclemens | October 24, 12:42 CET

Would that I could do this.

Joss Whedon, my master, strikes again.

Joss Whedon. Gesundheit! Haiku! Simon proud.

Love David Brin. Sigh. Clever much?

SangChaud | October 24, 12:55 CET

Special clever words. Fiction geniuses spoke.

Numfar PTB | October 24, 13:15 CET

I like Alan Moore's one. Good.

Jona | October 24, 13:18 CET

Lacks rocket launcher and emotional resonance.

zz9 | October 24, 13:27 CET

Anyone else thinking "Graduation Day Part 3"?

[ edited by malcolm on 2006-10-24 12:03 ]

malcolm | October 24, 14:01 CET

Insightful. Witty. Take off that dress.

groonk | October 24, 14:30 CET

wow! That was very shiny, indeed.

rivergirl | October 24, 15:19 CET

Trust Joss to deliver. Morbid, much?

Garim | October 24, 15:57 CET

Six words? Leaves me wanting more.

Septimus | October 24, 16:01 CET

Popular theme:technology goes kablooey. Hmmmm.

Lioness | October 24, 16:08 CET

If less more, Moore is least.

Joss Whedon rules. Love that guy.

(though not in the gay way)

Whedon writes story ? Check. Head ? Checked.

Like flash fiction. Perfect loo reads ;).

Something from Warren Ellis, months old:

Here's a little story I wrote on LJ the other week:

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The little girl sat crying on the park bench, clutching a pink
backpack with an envelope sticking out of it. I sat next to her,
phone in my hand. Are you lost?"

"No. My mummy and daddy died and I have to live with Grandma
who hates me so I'm running away."

"Oh, honey," I said. "I'm so sorry about your parents."

"Grandma makes me do horrible things and when I complain she
makes me read the note mummy and daddy left me before they died."

She gave me the envelope. The note inside read:

"You made us do this."

© Warren Ellis 2006

6 words ? No. Story ? Most definitely.

(edited per Simon's blurb request. Ish)

[ edited by Saje on 2006-10-24 14:25 ]

Saje | October 24, 16:08 CET

So many feelings from 6 words

Snickers, thrills, shudders, tears and sighs

Major chills from Warren Ellis story

redfern | October 24, 16:46 CET

Great find, Simon! Made my day.

Ariane | October 24, 17:02 CET

Love you, Simon! Writing class today.

Nebula1400 | October 24, 17:14 CET

Saje - best Ellis stories found on net.

Have you read the Falconer series?

Many concise quotes and advice there. I mean in the link above. But also in Falconer - raw Ellis.

[ edited by havok on 2006-10-24 15:17 ]

[ edited by havok on 2006-10-24 15:18 ]

havok | October 24, 17:16 CET

I chomp on waffle, and grin.

Tonya J | October 24, 17:35 CET

Read stories. Jolt! Joss's of course.

Liked others lots, but no jolts.

Thanks Saje. Good Warren Ellis story.

Simon, love link and comments suggestion.

newcj | October 24, 17:35 CET

Hurricane Paul weakens. Bomb the school!

Come as you are. Penis optional.

Save the cheerleader. Save the world.
(That's not mine, but it works.)

Blood red floor. Fade to white.

[ edited by Nebula1400 on 2006-10-24 15:43 ]

Nebula1400 | October 24, 17:36 CET

Whedon! Whedon! He is our man!

OzLady | October 24, 17:47 CET

Move it along, nothing to see.

'Cos thank God, I'll never tell.

Chris inVirginia | October 24, 17:52 CET

David Brin: having too much fun.
Joss Whedon: disturbing AND funny.

embers | October 24, 18:02 CET

Whedon, Atwood. Also, Orson Scott Card!

But, where pictures?

barboo | October 24, 18:21 CET

fantastic mental break! Looking back at the professor now...

KatieB | October 24, 19:01 CET

Orson Scott Card ripoff. Overdone. Suprised?

Anusien | October 24, 19:10 CET

I came. I saw. I enjoyed.

palehorse | October 24, 19:24 CET

Nine-faced glowbug. Sum hearts more.

RBB | October 24, 19:27 CET

Whedons good, now when's the movie?

Nancy Boy hair Gel | October 24, 19:41 CET

Sides hurt, imagining various dellusional images.

RavenU | October 24, 19:42 CET

Pretty good. My favorite post today.

TychoCelchuuu | October 24, 19:59 CET

Read campy saga. Much giggling ensued.

Charmuse | October 24, 20:02 CET

My eyes hurt, Buffy died again.

alexreager | October 24, 20:52 CET

Firefly Crashed, Serenity Revived, we dream.

ETA: I didn't realize Margaret Atwood was recognized outside of Canada. Colour me surprised. Had to read two of her books in high school, Cat's Eye, and Handmaid's Tale. I quite recommend Handmaid's tale, its abit creepifying actually consider the present we live in(and that book was written 20 years ago i think?)

[ edited by kurya on 2006-10-24 19:19 ]

kurya | October 24, 21:15 CET

Gown Removed Carelessly. Head, less so.

Joss writes hot scene. Adds gore.

Tonya J | October 24, 21:27 CET

Detach credits from stories - many guessable.

Craig Oxbrow | October 24, 21:39 CET

Six word stories? Literaracy teachers angry.

Ashley | October 24, 21:54 CET

kurya:

Handmaid's Tale in America: Coming Soon.

(see also):

• Heinlein's Revolt in 2100 -- theocratic nightmares
• Starhawk's The Fifth Sacred Thing: Dys+U-topias

QuoterGal | October 24, 22:01 CET

OOO, thanx for the tip, QG.

Joss writes hot scene. Adds gore.

Joss, too kinky for my taste.

kurya | October 24, 22:10 CET

I'm sorry, I don't get it.

daylight | October 24, 22:14 CET

Liked the stories. Politics, less so.

NoSadSeven | October 24, 22:28 CET

Tried to write short story. Couldn't count.

Celebithil | October 24, 22:57 CET

Gown Removed Carelessly. Head, less so.
- Joss Whedon

Joss, when do we get the movie adaptation of this story?

Seriously though, that's just really funny for some reason.

Hoban Washburne | October 24, 23:02 CET

Whedon's great. Sequel soon? Just kidding.

Willowy | October 24, 23:06 CET

The dead can walk... and sing!

Hoban Washburne | October 24, 23:11 CET

Gown Removed Carelessly. Head, less so.
- Joss Whedon

Plot for Goners? Mia wills it.

kurya | October 24, 23:22 CET

Some writers too serious. Joss not.

Resolute | October 25, 00:32 CET

Faulty concision often leads to derision.

bigsofty | October 25, 00:43 CET

Deadlines looming. Procrastinating on Whedonesque. Frak.

non sequitur | October 25, 01:40 CET

Midterm grades due. Here I am.

Nebula1400 | October 25, 01:49 CET

Mental anguish. Give Americans Angel Collection.

Tonya J | October 25, 02:12 CET

Joss locked in my basement. Stories!

No, really. Let's kidnap that guy!

Alex2459 | October 25, 02:26 CET

That Joss, he rocks my socks.

Tonya J: I hear ya!

BrightShiner | October 25, 02:33 CET

Lawyers from Universal killed Browncoats' love.

fade2dust | October 25, 03:16 CET

Drinking beer with Joss. In dreams.

Harmalicious | October 25, 03:20 CET

ETA: I didn't realize Margaret Atwood was recognized outside of Canada. Colour me surprised.

kurya,
Margaret Atwood has been very well-known in the U.S. for many years, particularly in feminist circles. (Admission - I read Handmaid's Tale when it was released.) I'm surprised to see her considered a sci fi writer. True, The Handmaid's Tale is set in a future time, but more in the way that 1984 is. Although I have to admit the giant squid story certainly has science fictiony elements.

barboo | October 25, 03:57 CET

She's dead. Wrapped in plastic.
--David Lynch

melsta | October 25, 04:23 CET

Can't believe this one hasn't been listed yet.

"Out - for - a - walk. Bitch."

non sequitur | October 25, 05:17 CET

"Gown removed carelessly. Head, less so."

Already filmed as "Teacher's Pet," almost.

[ edited by WilliamTheB on 2006-10-25 03:26 ]

WilliamTheB | October 25, 05:25 CET

Should numbers dictate, "a VERY exclusive..."?

WilliamTheB | October 25, 05:27 CET

fade2dust: "Lawyers from Universal killed Browncoats' love."

"Cease and Desist" Makes Activists... Begin

QuoterGal | October 25, 07:28 CET

October 24 2006