tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post1167576953445984680..comments2024-03-18T10:29:46.055+00:00Comments on Ken Armstrong Writing Stuff: Flash Fiction - GratedKen Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07775956557261111127noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-13913733916238429652013-01-27T12:00:04.886+00:002013-01-27T12:00:04.886+00:00Oh, the stories you hear about what waiters do to ...Oh, the stories you hear about what waiters do to customers’ meals. I think the worst one I heard about concerned an Indian Restaurant where, after eating the meal, the customer fell sick and doctors discovered the sperm from a dozen or so men in her (I think it was a woman) stomach. Why exactly they thought to test her stomach contents I’ve no idea—is that normal procedure?—but that’s how the story went.<br /><br />Excellent story, Ken. A trifle contrived perhaps—I saw where you were going with this—but I really didn’t mind. I have to say this seems a bit long for flash. I know flash can officially be anything under 1000 words but this feels too well-rounded to call flash. Flash, to my mind, tends to leave a lot more for the reader to have to do to complete the story but here you hand it to him—if you’ll pardon the pun—on a plate.<br /><br>Jim Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-42128262705993829132013-01-26T22:57:43.747+00:002013-01-26T22:57:43.747+00:00Well, they do say your feet smell cheesy...
Nicel...Well, they do say your feet smell cheesy...<br /><br />Nicely done - and it's great how you captured the "put-upon" feel that the hospitality industry often has to bear unspoken.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282029770260743079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-2572242545951996262013-01-26T21:05:20.005+00:002013-01-26T21:05:20.005+00:00You made my day Ken. I was laughing, really. :D . ...You made my day Ken. I was laughing, really. :D . Now I know the two Als are cousins, and feet shavings as "Parmesan cheese"? You still have that "funny devil" in you,Jena Islehttp://jenaisleonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-17192507527822784172013-01-26T16:18:54.761+00:002013-01-26T16:18:54.761+00:00Just desserts, sort of.Just desserts, sort of.IanKRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393812762832848734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-23132777320450840532010-07-17T08:21:45.186+01:002010-07-17T08:21:45.186+01:00That was really gross, but so funny. The lead up ...That was really gross, but so funny. The lead up was just enough and the pay off was great.Pamila Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398900249578356483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-49201410779979342242009-08-14T13:24:09.974+01:002009-08-14T13:24:09.974+01:00That was hysterical. And what a build-up. I think ...That was hysterical. And what a build-up. I think I'm going to pass on the Palmerston from now on..<br /><br />Peace - ReneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05088944123595868347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-3946275272925888242009-05-07T09:34:00.000+01:002009-05-07T09:34:00.000+01:00pigs don't sweat.pigs don't sweat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-72413089965545574382009-04-05T19:12:00.000+01:002009-04-05T19:12:00.000+01:00Oh honeybunch.... That made me laugh just when I n...Oh honeybunch.... That made me laugh just when I needed it! StumbleUpon rocks. <BR/><BR/>Why can't I write little perfect gems like that?Lorettahttp://lorettameyr.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-641303317727162282009-04-04T18:00:00.000+01:002009-04-04T18:00:00.000+01:00Matt: I guess if Dear Kathy hadn't gone there then...Matt: I guess if Dear Kathy hadn't gone there then I wouldn't have either. :)<BR/><BR/>SS Tragus: I wonder how it would taste? I think texture would be a bit of a giveaway but if the shaving were sufficiently fine, it might go down a treat. :)<BR/><BR/>Markchop: Thank you very much and thank you to all you lovely Stumbleupon people who are currently passing through. Green thumbs make a big difference to how many are directed here and they are always greatly appreciated. :)Ken Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775956557261111127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-13941848549264986212009-04-04T17:15:00.000+01:002009-04-04T17:15:00.000+01:00I stumbled this.It was marvelous.I stumbled this.<BR/>It was marvelous.Markchophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04817718052645070343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-81772347003095765142009-03-31T01:20:00.000+01:002009-03-31T01:20:00.000+01:00Ouch! Disgusting! But the bugger probably deserved...Ouch! Disgusting! But the bugger probably deserved it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-38066334548344059862009-02-24T18:34:00.000+00:002009-02-24T18:34:00.000+00:00Ah. I see the inspiration now. And Kathy had to ...Ah. I see the inspiration now. And Kathy had to go there with her comments, didn't she?Matthew S. Urdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15423237354496730048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-27978629700913564412009-02-24T13:30:00.000+00:002009-02-24T13:30:00.000+00:00McGuire: Gosh no! I haven't had my iron-clad sen...McGuire: Gosh no! I haven't had my iron-clad sensibilities rattled yet! :) however I too have lost over 20 'followers' in the last day and I've seen other people say the same. I don't understand it but I'll go and add you back in straight away.<BR/><BR/>Italy, eh? There's posh! :)Ken Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775956557261111127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-82416517173645559032009-02-24T13:17:00.000+00:002009-02-24T13:17:00.000+00:00Ken, did I lose your following on my blog? Did I t...Ken, did I lose your following on my blog? Did I transgress on your sensibilities? <BR/><BR/>Anyway, love this flash fiction, particularly the italian bent (I'm in Italy right now) it was comic and absurd in equal measure. I'm going to reread and comment again in greater detial.<BR/><BR/>buon appetiteMcGuirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095242258892600138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-31255555163594458202009-02-23T21:09:00.000+00:002009-02-23T21:09:00.000+00:00Oh yes, I did my time. :) If I'm going to write t...Oh yes, I did my time. :) If I'm going to write this blog for the rest of my life, then I guess it will all come out.<BR/><BR/>As for the inspiration. The inspiration is 85% of the fun in this little post. Click on the link to Kathy's Junk Drawer in the last line of the post and read what I read just before I got writing. :)Ken Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775956557261111127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-58575126268086796312009-02-23T20:07:00.000+00:002009-02-23T20:07:00.000+00:00LOL...not bad blood at all...I've worked in the re...LOL...not bad blood at all...I've worked in the restaurant industry for a decade, and was a server for 3. You don't think I know how to think like the server in your story? C'mon, mate! So, did you work as a server at one time? Where did the inspiration come from?Matthew S. Urdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15423237354496730048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-39331060582972493622009-02-23T19:24:00.000+00:002009-02-23T19:24:00.000+00:00Rachel: crisp style... heheee, the 'gross' continu...Rachel: crisp style... heheee, the 'gross' continues... :)<BR/><BR/>Dave: I just hope nobody does this and blames me. Well, I *sort of* hope that. :)<BR/><BR/>Jena: Hi! I'll have to drop by, will do shortly. Sorry to be tardy.<BR/><BR/>Lyndi: Giggling is good. (Open the fridge...WATCH OUT!!) :)<BR/><BR/>Cecilia: Can't we get you back on Stumble? 'Could sure use you there. That's for kind words and muchos good advice. :D<BR/><BR/>Mike: Your 'playing around with flash' might be something you may wish to keep under the radar. did you have a pair of those special pants? :)<BR/><BR/>Beamer: Good to see ya man! Thanks for the Stumble too. I won't share with you where the expression 'thinking out of the box' took me. I'm in enough trouble as is. :)<BR/><BR/>Reese: We shall all have to get over this glitch and come back to out Palmerstown cheese. I always grate mine straight of the block for reasons which may now be becoming clear. :)<BR/><BR/>Why Kathy and I unite, the world of grossness is our oyster. Hmmm... oysters... :)<BR/><BR/>Matt: This is just bad blood because you lost our... oh crap!! :)Ken Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775956557261111127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-55987522417686344102009-02-23T18:30:00.000+00:002009-02-23T18:30:00.000+00:00I saw that ending coming. Just wondering, have yo...I saw that ending coming. Just wondering, have you ever worked in a restaurant? Where did the inspiration for this one come from?Matthew S. Urdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15423237354496730048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-581730805885644102009-02-23T15:46:00.000+00:002009-02-23T15:46:00.000+00:00G-Ah! Wow, Ken- you and Kathy managed a gross-out ...G-Ah! Wow, Ken- you and Kathy managed a gross-out double-whammy with that Ped-Egg. :) I'm sort of impressed...<BR/><BR/>Once I stop vomiting, I will be, anyway.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883854503294092142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-22222794824172609242009-02-23T12:51:00.000+00:002009-02-23T12:51:00.000+00:00I will never order Palmerstown cheese again! As ...I will never order Palmerstown cheese again! As if I don't have enough issues with food. Thanks, Ken, thanks!<BR/><BR/><BR/>*Very funny*Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05673945616719205743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-57701346211476663432009-02-23T12:35:00.000+00:002009-02-23T12:35:00.000+00:00Very nice and twisted. At least he won't have to e...Very nice and twisted. At least he won't have to eat the Bill. Good service at times requires thinking out of the box.<BR/><BR/>BeamerBeamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469206563586636730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-22587850674660764702009-02-22T23:01:00.000+00:002009-02-22T23:01:00.000+00:00Very nice, Ken. I've played around with flash onc...Very nice, Ken. I've played around with flash once or twice, but can't ever quite make it work. Of course, this doesn't really separate it from any of my other writing, when it comes to that.<BR/><BR/>It's a good little twist, and of course the guy deserves to eat some foot shavings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-38444475000617228272009-02-22T22:29:00.000+00:002009-02-22T22:29:00.000+00:00Awesome, Kenneth... And you thunk this up that qui...Awesome, Kenneth... And you thunk this up that quickly... nice.<BR/><BR/>If I could Stumble this, I would...<BR/><BR/>I love giving myself pedicures... I may always think of you now as I...Cleveland Real Estatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446117182588396954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-1948394530694521522009-02-22T15:16:00.000+00:002009-02-22T15:16:00.000+00:00Hilarious. Gross but very funny. This one is going...Hilarious. Gross but very funny. This one is going to have me giggling for a long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-11763153209724408432009-02-22T13:04:00.000+00:002009-02-22T13:04:00.000+00:00Hi Ken,Very well written as usual, with the laughs...Hi Ken,<BR/>Very well written as usual, with the laughs/smiles in between.<BR/><BR/>Do you know I also posted a shorty short..lol.,.okay flash fiction in my blog with the same setting...It;s good I posted it Feb 20, he he he, so I would be free of guilt..lol...<BR/><BR/>God bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com