LOL @ Stan Fletcher's contest: YOU should go play too!!!!

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   Shadesbreathposted 14 years ago

   So Stan Fletcher, one of HPs finest humorists, has a contest up and running with a list of topics you must pick from and write about to win a fabulous cash prize.  All the topics are, well,... Only Stan Fletcher could have come up with topics this absurd and impossible to write about.  Which is why it is fun, and why you should all loosen up and take a crack at one.
   
   There's already some hilarious stuff posted on there (OMG, LTFAWKES's is genius if you think about it long enough).  Anyway, check it out if you are bored.
   
   Link is here: http://hubpages.com/hub/Killer-Ideas-for-Your-Next-Hub

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      Shadesbreathposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I'm bumping this thread for the purpose of giving more people a chance to have some fun on Stan's writing contest.

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      travelespressoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Bump.
      
      There are some really funny entries in Stan's competition.  Check them out if you want a laugh!

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   frogdroppingposted 14 years ago

   It is great Shades, no doubt. I'm on with DIY surgery
   Will publish it later. In the vein of the you know ... silly side of life

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      Shadesbreathposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      The silly side is the good side, imo.  Looking forward to yours.  Am reading my way thorugh the contestants and it's just good fun.

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      Timstownposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I might do one on DIY Surgery as well... looking forward to reading yours.

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   frogdroppingposted 14 years ago

   *re-bump*

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   frogdroppingposted 14 years ago

   I've been reading through them. I rather enjoyed Nicomps hair in a can, but so far your kitty gets my vote. It just made me lol for real. This Stan Fletcher's another hubber that's fabulous fun yet has flown under the radar.
   
   His competition is just so damn funny. I hope the readers of the hubs realise the tongue in cheek flavor

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      Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I'm bumping too, I think.  Not sure what that means, but I think I may be doing it now.  Yes, the contest is going swimmingly.  With the recession, the three dollar grand prize is getting more traction than I would have ever thought.  Shades, your entry was hilarious.  Can't wait to see yours, Frog.  Have you explained your name on your profile?  I must go look.

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      Shadesbreathposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Everything flies under the radar these days.  There's just such a huge volume of stuff being done, it's hard to find the stuff that is written just for fun.  And I've seen a few new folks come in, folks I find by accident, and it seems like it's even harder to get readers anymore.  Long gone are the days when you could get 150 comments on practically every hub, ongoing story telling and running jokes for two weeks straight. 
      
      Maybe Stan's can be a rally point.
      
      Silvergenes has a horror thing going too, but I'm not sure if there's a hub for it or if it was just a thread on the forums or what.  But there is some fun around right now for those who like creative stuff as a change of pace from selling all the time.

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   lorlie6posted 14 years ago

   I'll be looking at Nicomp's entry now, can't wait to see what's coming next...By the way, Stan, Thanksgiving is an apropos deadline-those 3 bucks might just buy a can of cranberry sauce!

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   Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years ago

   #16 was a Simpsons episode.  There may be a copyright problem.

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      Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Seriously?  I missed that one.  Well, great minds think alike I guess.  I've been told I have the IQ of Homer Simpson on more than one occasion.

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   lorlie6posted 14 years ago

   Bump!

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   habeeposted 14 years ago

   I just wrote one - Be Your Own Dentist.

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      lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I'll go check it out, habee!

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      Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Habee's post is awesome.  Although I intended it to be funny, her hub is so comprehensive, I doubt I'll ever need to go to the dentist again....

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   Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

   I wrote one too, Dead Kittens, a Poem
   
   BTW, what does "bump" mean? Is it like the Obama fist bump?

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      Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      "Bump" is a double entendre meaning either you are redundantly posting to keep a thread alive or that you wish to have sexual relations with the OP.

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      Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      HA Ron!  And Mighty Mom, your poem is remarkable.  That's why I'm remarking.

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    blondepoetposted 14 years ago

    Omg I must check it out
    STAN IS THE BIGGEST HUNK ON TWO LEGS LMAO
    GO STAN!!!!!!
    YOUR THE MAN
    (Lorlie going to kill me now)
    
    

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    timorousposted 14 years ago

    Be forewarned...I survived long enough to have created a nearly completed hub on Being Scared of Kitchen Appliances (title is tentative).  Stay tuned...
    
    Hi B.P. How ya doin'?

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       blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hey there timorous oh can't wait to read it.
       Would you like me to paint those toenails of yours

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          timorousposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          You could try, but I'd have to get up first.
          On second thought...

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             blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Maybe it is best for me to do it while you are down....here....you just relax now...I will do the work necessary

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    travelespressoposted 14 years ago

    Stan is SO funny!  I love this idea.

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    lorlie6posted 14 years ago

    Bumping and sexual relations with the OP are all right with me!  Hey, BP, I'm watching you!

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       blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Heyyyyyyyy I just knew you would be here sooner or later....
       You will have to catch me first I have roller skates on...

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          lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          That's OLD news, girl-I'll catch you 'cause I'm wearing my rocket pack.

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             blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Oh darn I'm going to catch you then cos I want it bad...

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Hey Lorlie,
    Where'd you get your rocket pack? I've been looking all over for one!

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       Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       You can make one at home using common household items.  I'll hub on it soon.  I'm working out the kinks.  Yesterday I ended up on my neighbor's roof.

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    Stevennix2001posted 14 years ago

    hello hubberinos!

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    blondepoetposted 14 years ago

    hey steve what u up to?

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       Stevennix2001posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       not much.  how about you?  i see you look as lovely as ever, bp.

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    travelespressoposted 14 years ago

    I'v been brave have just entered Stan's very lucrative contest! 
    
    It was fun to write a different style!  Thanks Stan.

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       Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Going to read it now.

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    frogdroppingposted 14 years ago

    Bumping this up because ...
    
    ... seems the heat is hotting up and there's now BIGGER money prizes awaiting y'all, so get along there and stake your claim.
    
    No longer the small but beautiful first prize of either a Blizzard and fries, or $3, now the prize pot is a whopping $10 (yes you heard it right folks) for #1, $5 for #2 and $3 or the Blizzard for #3.
    
    The Killer Hub Contest is THE place to be, so instead of bumping your gums about religion and politics, why not bump your keyboard with some top quality humor hubs.
    
    I've read some incredibly funny hubs relating to Stan's competition and if you've haven't yet found it, you're missing out

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       travelespressoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I missed the announcement of the increased prize money.  Thanks FD for highlighting it.  I've NO idea what a Blizzard is though.  Enlighten me anyone?
       
       Now I'm really glad I entered (my first time writing humor) and entered it in Stans competition cause I really could retire on that prize.

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          frogdroppingposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Me neither TE. See - that's a sign of my courage. I throw myself in, where more intelligent folks would fear to tread. And all for a thing I know nothing of.
          
          Just call me a crazy frog

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          timorousposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          A 'Blizzard' is an ice cream treat, usually consisting of a large dollop of vanilla ice cream in a cup, and topped with (I believe) bits of finely shaved chocolate and / or Oreo cookie bits.  Check out the link:
          
          Dairy Queen Blizzard
          
          You're welcome

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             travelespressoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Yummm that sounds like a nice prize too.  Thanks so much timorous.

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                frogdroppingposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Oh bugger food. Gimme the cash. That way I can start my Red Ferrari GTO Fund. I have plans. Bigger ones than my current funds can handle

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    lorlie6posted 14 years ago

    Another bump because who on earth could pass up a Blizzard and 10 bucks??
    We're all starving artists, after all.

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       Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Hear! Hear!  or should i say bump bump....

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       wildernessposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Not me!  I had to join with the rest of the inmates here, and destroy any credibility I might have built over the past few months.  Fun, though!
       
       bump

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    tony0724posted 14 years ago

    Stan is a funny guy. I have a hard time in selecting a topic.

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    Shadesbreathposted 14 years ago

    Hey Stan, put a links in there or something so the entries are easier for people to find now that you have so many.

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       Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Your not the boss of me.  Ha!  Excellent idea......

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          Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Just did it.  25 entries so far as of 9:39 AM PST.   Keep 'em comin'!

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    Hello Stan,
    Wow! Great response to your contest!
    
    I have a question for you.
    I think I know the answer, but want to be sure.
    You are judging the contest AS A WHOLE.
    Meaning that out of ALL the entries in ALL categories your panel of esteemed judges will pick the top 3 best hubs.
    
    I ask this because I am in the middle of writing my second entry. I deliberately chose a category that has not (as of yet) been flooded with superb entries from other hubbers.
    My thought was I could "own" the question if no one else chooses to write on it.
    
    However, in writing a hub response to another question, am I not, in fact, lessening the odds of my first entry winning?
    I am not generally one for competing against myself!
    I am a very sore loser when I beat myself.
    
    Anyway, I was wondering if, in addition to your three VERY GENEROUS prizes you might consider offering "honorable mention" to the top entry in each of your 16 categories.
    
    You know us hubbers. We are all about recognition and bragging rights .
    
    Thank you for your consideration.
    
    Yours sincerely, MMM

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       Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Great idea.  I had already thought of adding a poll and doing a 'people's choice' catagory.  Yes, you are correct.  The top three prizes are for the 3 best hubs, regardless of catagory.  It doesn't matter which one you pick, or how many people write about the same one......

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          Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Kinda' making up the thing as I go along.  I was shocked anybody entered anything. 

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    Greek Oneposted 14 years ago

    I will attempt to write a poem about my dearly beloved kitty.
    
    As he is still very much alive, i will sadly need to put an end to his life before I can put pen to paper (in order that I can get in the proper poetic from of mind),
    
    Oh, the things I do for art and petty cash!

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    Greek Oneposted 14 years ago

    I have create my Hub....
    
    "Ode To a Kitty Cat"

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       Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       a classic and a must-read.

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    klarawieckposted 14 years ago

    Who's Stan Fletcher?! Is he rich or cute?

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       ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Who cares? He's giving away a Blizzard girl and money. Ask lorlie how cute he is, or a dozen other women. I think he needs a shave.

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          frogdroppingposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          My Simões is prettier
          
          As for shaving, that suits some guys. My middle son Michael tends not to shave over much and it does suit him. But then - he's a very pretty fella too

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             ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             They take after you then. your man is pretty too, how is he in pink? hehe

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                frogdroppingposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                So far as I'm concerned, rather hot and sexy. But he's also with a dark complexion, very dark hair. I think that helps
                
                He does have the most beautiful eyes I ever saw on a man *nods* Doe eyes. definitely. Wish I had 'em. I just got me a funny colored pair, with a fair dose of the oriental about them. Tis why I use an avatar

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                   lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   Hey, frogdropping-You really ought to check out this hub:
                   
                   http://hubpages.com/hub/Underwear-is-Be … a-Flu-Shot
                   
                   Now that's a real view of Mr. Fletcher!

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                      blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                      Is that Stan in the video??

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          Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          ralwus - I shave once a week whether I need to or not.

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       lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       He's both!  And CC, I'd say you're the one in need of a shave.

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          ralwusposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          What?! No way. LOL

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    LOL Klara. I hear he loves flying turtles!

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       Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Do you mean I love turtles that fly?  Or flying on turtles?

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          klarawieckposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Helloooooooooooooooo Stan Fletcherrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!
          
          (blink, blink, blink)
          
          

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             Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             One of my fave cartoon characters.  lol.

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                Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                And just to clarify - I'm richer(er than most homeless people).  I'm better looking than NiComp.  He kinda has a horse face.  And i'm in love with a beautiful girl that I hope to spend the rest of my life with.  I do like turtles though.

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                   klarawieckposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   lol

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    Jane@CMposted 14 years ago

    Hilarious, I was wonder why in my inbox to read was a hub about a relationship with your fridge

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       Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       there are some WEIRD people on here!

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          Greek Oneposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          yeah,, some true psychos!!

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             klarawieckposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             You mean psychics?

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                Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Not sure about psychics, but definitely some psychos.

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    lorlie6posted 14 years ago

    Bump-be-de-lioucious!!!

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    Stan Fletcherposted 14 years ago

    For those of you who missed it, I've added a couple more prizes.  Read the bottom of the original hub.

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    frogdroppingposted 14 years ago

    You've created a monster Stan. Now you must nurture it
    
    November 25th the BIG DATE huh? One of my sons birthdays. Maybe I can get enough entries in, in order to tip the scales in my favor. That way he's sure to get a nice b/day gift

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       Stan Fletcherposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I'm nurturing it the best I can.  I feel sorry for you son if ten dollars is going to be an improvement on the gift you were planning to give.

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    lorlie6posted 14 years ago

    Do come by Stan's hub and enter the hilarious competition!  We're having a blast.
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Killer-Ideas-for-Your-Next-Hub
    All up and coming writers with even a shred of humor need apply!!!

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       mega1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       well, now Stan thinks I don't have any class!  I let him know that I never did and didn't mean to misrepresent myself - how'd he get that idea that I had class, I'll never know.  But no purple thong, lorlie, sorry, and I expect now I won't win, but that's ok.  *sigh*  I can't even get the bribing part right!

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          lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Don't despair, my friend!  You're classy enough for this judge, no kidding.
          I'll have my purple thong yet, I swear!

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             travelespressoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             I missed the big announcement. 
             
             The judges have been announced and a big congratulations (no attempt at bribery here) must go to lorlie, DeGreek and DRBJ.
             
             I know you will do a great job of judging these hilarious entries.

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    Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

    I hope all the judges get Blizzards to be consuming while they are judging. WIll put them in a positive frame of mind.
    BTW, lorlie, are you aware of the bribery notices DeGreek has been sending out? I swear he must have collected 1,000 lbs of chocolate and a field full of flowers by now

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       travelespressoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I haven't received any of these notices from DeGreek(sniff, sniff).
       
       
       

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       lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Oh yes, I am also able to be swayed if the bribe is juicy enough!

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