Prompt 16 [23 is next]
Added 2024-12-08 17:17:23 +0000 UTCWe all know the ‘pen is mightier than the sword’ but if you look closely at that phrase you’ll see hidden within ‘Penis mightier than the sword.” In this essay I will expose further idioms as false.
"One in the hand is better than two in the bush" does not apply to unripe berries.
"Actions speak louder than words" is a complete misnomer of a phrase. Neither actions nor words can speak as neither have mouths. One requires a mouth to speak [obviously]
"All's well that ends well" is subjective and diminutive of catastrophe. All is not as it ends less we are currently all dead. All is in a constant state of flux.
"Rome wasn't built in a day" is a sentiment defined by what it is not and therefore almost completely useless. This meal wasn't cooked in a minute. The couch isn't here in the room. We don't define things in the negative else language would be chaos.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" It is, in fact, impossible to fix something that is functioning as intended. However, this phrase discourages improvement. Refining something is different than fixing it. This is a perversion of language to justify inaction.
"Lost time is never found again" is bullshit. Most of your lost time is in your sock drawer. Back left corner.
"In this world nothing is certain except death and taxes" is false. In every realm of evert reality, there exists tequila. Weather you drink it or not - it is there. No matter what. [Other than death, taxes and tequila nothing else is certain]
"Sticking feathers up your ass does not make you a chicken" I feel like this one is obvious. Sticking animals parts into any orifice will not turn you into said animal. Do NOT try this.
"Just cuz grandpappy owns the lane, don't make him King of the Pins" I don't know what this means but my grandpa had a bowling alley and Grandma was often heard saying this
[Next is Prompt 23]
P.S. this double showerhead is lifechanging. Thank you so much
Comments
yup! the orginal list is posted in the [52 works in 52 weeks] collection. I'll repost it soon so the newbies get a gander 💜
Ray Purchase
2024-12-10 13:54:08 +0000 UTCNewbie here: when drR writes these - it seems we are welcome to add our own? Is that a correct read?
JeenBean
2024-12-10 11:36:53 +0000 UTCOK BUT LIKE WHY IS THIS SO GOOD
Margaret Peffy Margie Maggie
2024-12-09 17:06:11 +0000 UTCOh, look, the words worded last night after all…all it took was a bottle of wine and a rant session with my roommates. Spoiler (or background info): it’s a bit ranty (roasty???) and is coming from a place of realizing I probably should have left my dating moratorium in effect until after the holidays… . . . . . We all know the ‘pen is mightier than the sword,’ but if you look closely at that phrase, you’ll see hidden within: ‘Penis mightier than the sword.’ And in this essay, I will argue that this is just propaganda written by a man who calls himself a “feminist” because he watches Fleabag. Because let’s be real: the penis isn’t mightier than anything when it’s attached to someone who thinks “What’s your sign?” is the height of intellectual foreplay. Like, great, you’ve figured out I’m a Libra—what are you gonna do with that information? Write me a sonnet? No? Just say, “Yeah, that makes sense”? Revolutionary. And listen, it’s not that women hate the penis. The penis is fine. But the problem starts when it arrives with an ego so fragile that it needs me to pretend I’ve never seen one before. Like, am I supposed to gasp and faint when you send an unsolicited picture of it? “Oh my God, a penis! What are the odds?” Spoiler: the odds are one in every three texts after 10 p.m.[1] The truth is, the sword is effort. The sword is actually listening when I talk instead of waiting for your turn to explain why you “just don’t think Die Hard is a Christmas movie.”[2] The sword is realizing that making me laugh is way more likely to get you laid than treating foreplay like an optional DLC you forgot to download. Until you learn that, your penis is mightier than exactly two things: my patience…and your shot at another date. ———— *edits added to fix typos bc they were bugging me, and to add the following footnotes: [1] not a verified statistic, further data or 3rd party verification needed [2] Die Hard *is* a Christmas movie; this is not a hill I will die on, but I will mount a vigorous defense
libby (feral.libra)
2024-12-09 16:35:48 +0000 UTC(don't be sorry, I don't always engage either! I've been in a bit of a slump creatively for the last few, and I've been sick with a godawful head cold since Thanksgiving, but I still look forward to reading everyone else's. No guilt here!)
Margaret Peffy Margie Maggie
2024-12-09 10:38:47 +0000 UTCI couldn't agree more! It makes Sunday nights easily as much fun as drop nights, but in a whole other way. I love reading everyone's take on those prompts going in directions that wouldn't even have occured to me. Thank you, Doc for the best idea ever. 💜 I'm already hoping that the can be another 52 when these are done!!
Katakora
2024-12-09 05:54:05 +0000 UTCThank you for the challenge. I never thought I’d write anything, let alone things I’m proud of.
siesta_maven
2024-12-09 05:53:26 +0000 UTCreminder that I don't like comments on prompt posts but read them *all* and I'm consistently reminded that this is the Patreon idea I am most proud of. It's so fantastic to read these thank you 💜
Ray Purchase
2024-12-09 04:58:21 +0000 UTCIt’s like I pay a little bit of money each month and are exposed to the work people dream to read. Places my mind wouldn’t even dare to go on its own, so it’s refreshing getting so many takes from so many walks of life. So grateful (autocorrected from “great fuck”) for the community here!! (Also, so sorry to not engage w the prompt, I am just so happy to be here)
Jay
2024-12-09 04:17:09 +0000 UTCSame. 🤣
Lex Kitten
2024-12-09 03:25:54 +0000 UTCSorry, this prompt just makes me think of the SNL celebrity Jeopardy skit 🤭 Y’all are so clever!!
Analise
2024-12-09 03:12:20 +0000 UTCEnjoyed yours too, doc. 💜 I love how the these weekly prompts unfold in such unique ways. Almost like you’re drStrange opening portals, giving us a glimpse into each other’s universes. It’s fascinating to see it branch out into so many imaginative worlds. Everyone is creative and funny. I feel the strength and encouragement. I really do love it here. Thanks doc for creating such a lovely space.
Delicada19🫀
2024-12-09 02:52:43 +0000 UTClove this 💜
nina ✨
2024-12-09 01:54:20 +0000 UTCWe all know the ‘pen is mightier than the sword’ but if you look closely at that phrase you’ll see hidden within ‘Penis mightier than the sword.” In this essay I will expose further idioms as false. Life is too short a phrase that always baffles me. Life is, after all, the longest journey any of us will ever undertake. Immerse yourself in it. Dive headfirst into experiences, soak in its lessons, and grow from them. Evolve into a better version of yourself with each step forward and experience. The saying, *"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one,"* is rarely quoted in full. Yet it holds wisdom. Embrace curiosity, learn from others, and transform through action and connection. Strive to be a "jack of all trades" in the truest sense becoming the best version of yourself.
Ciara
2024-12-09 01:01:03 +0000 UTCI am also unable to word. Everything is big. Reading everyone’s is helping!
The Lady Is A Tramp
2024-12-08 22:50:36 +0000 UTCFrankly, I think I'm a bit in love with your protagonist. This is delightfully funny, earnest, witty, and sweet. Absolutely fantastic!
caroscope
2024-12-08 22:41:33 +0000 UTCHappy birthday, Jamie! Love the h2g2 reference. Can't wait to read you, much merry revelry to you 💞🎉
caroscope
2024-12-08 22:29:30 +0000 UTCWe all know the ‘pen is mightier than the sword’ but if you look closely at that phrase you’ll see hidden within ‘Penis mightier than the sword.” In this essay I will Do my best to prove to you, Felicia, that we might be better lovers than fighters. Enemies to lovers is a trope for a reason, as I’m certain you are aware. I know we’ve been at odds for a while now. Our friends are tired of the snarky comments and heavy handed digs. So in the interests of peace I’m going to go out on a limb here. I know you like a good essay, and a good argument, so I’m giving it my best. I’ve seen you watching me. The look on your face when you don’t think I see you. I’ve noticed that you come to gatherings that you know I’ll be at. And I think you’ve seen the same from me. In fact I know you have. I’ve watched you react when I’ve touched you quite innocently. You lash out about it, but your physical reaction to accidental touch does not seem to fit with that anger. So instead of speculating about how you are feeling I’m taking this opportunity, this risk if you will, to open a discussion. A crass way to start it, I admit, but still not wrong? I think we fight so much because we are drawn to each other and are afraid to admit it. So Me and my Penis will admit it. You are hot, smart, funny, and kind (to everyone but me). I’ve wanted you for a long time. And I know you’ve seen it. Physically at times. (and it is mightier than a sword in its own way) Do you feel the same way? If I’ve misread the situation and you really do hate me I’ll stop the middle school BS and leave you alone (I’ve really only done it this way because I felt you wouldn’t take me seriously face to face). (And yes, your dig that I use parenthesis too much is valid, much as it pains me to admit it) If you do want me we can try whatever level feels appropriate to you. Frankly I’ve fantasized for a long time about fucking you, but coffee works too? You know how to reach me. Give me a chance to prove my point, ok?
Jamie
2024-12-08 22:27:01 +0000 UTCTo borrow from a favorite IP "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so". It's my birthday today, so I'm banking on it. Also I'm thankful that Tequila is a given. I plan on proving it in celebrating my birthday tonight. These are great Doc. My own drivel soon to follow, but I'll be back to read later (probably under the influence of Tequila, so beware!).
Jamie
2024-12-08 22:23:58 +0000 UTCThe words haven’t been wording this week, but I wanted to say I love all of these 💜 I love everyone’s creativity.
libby (feral.libra)
2024-12-08 21:36:19 +0000 UTC
