The Campaign – Or, The Biggest Loser

For many years/films I completely disliked Will Ferrell on screen because it seemed that he played every role with the same over-the-top hyper-enthusiasm (see: Old School, Semi Pro, Step Brothers, Wedding Crashers, Talladega Nights, most SNL appearances).  But when Jon Favreau directed him in Elf, Ferrell showed that – with the right director – there was…

#fridayfictioneers via rochelle – 1/25

Every Wednesday Roughskin Wisoff-Fields posts a picture prompt to challenge writers to create a 100-word story or poem or anything that works for you.  After you post your work on your blog,  go back to her site and add a link to your post on her Friday Fictioneers post.  Place.  Page. I’m going to try to keep up with…

#newyorker magazine caption contest #366

So, like last time, you can put your caption here as a comment.  But better yet is to click on the picture, go to the New Yorker magazine website, and enter your caption in their contest. “I dunno, Phil.  I think your tip expectations are a little too high.” ______________________________

#fridayfictioneers via rochelle – 1/18

Every Wednesday Rickety Wisoff-Fields posts a picture prompt to challenge writers to create a 100-word story or poem or anything that works for you.  After you post your work on your blog,  go back to her site and add a link to your post on her Friday Fictioneers post.  Place.  Page. I’m going to try to keep up with…

#newyorker magazine caption contest #363

So, like last time, you can put your caption here as a comment.  But better yet is to click on the picture, go to the New Yorker magazine website, and enter your caption in their contest. “C’mon.  It’s just my nose.  Not like last week.” ______________________________ Now get on with your creative bad self and come up…

#newyorker magazine caption contest #362

So, like last time, you can put your caption here as a comment.  But better yet is to click on the picture, go to the New Yorker magazine website, and enter your caption in their contest.   “Now will you vote for Gore?” ______________________________ Now get on with your creative bad self and come up with a caption.…

#newyorker magazine caption contest #361

So, like last time, you can put your caption here as a comment.  But better yet is to click on the picture, go to the New Yorker magazine website, and enter your caption in their contest. And – yes – there is something creepy about this one, and I made a caption quickly so I didn’t have…

#newyorker magazine caption contest #360

So, like last time, you can put your caption here as a comment.  But better yet is to click on the picture, go to the New Yorker magazine website, and enter your caption in their contest. “It’s asking me for a password.” ______________________________ Now get on with your creative bad self and come up with a caption.…

#newyorker magazine caption contest #358

So, like last time, you can put your caption here as a comment.  But better yet is to click on the picture, go to the New Yorker magazine website, and enter your caption in their contest.   “Okay, Doc.  Where would I like it?” Now get on with your creative bad self and come up with a…

#newyorker magazine caption contest #357

So, like last time, you can put your caption here as a comment.  But better yet is to click on the picture, go to the New Yorker magazine website, and enter your caption in their contest.   “Of all the things to ask, you want to know if his name is Jerry?” Now get on with your…