[Fiction] Friday #51
April 18th, 2008 Posted in Fiction Friday
[Fiction] Friday Challenge for April 18, 2008:
Gongoozler (click on word for definition)
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5 Responses to “[Fiction] Friday #51”
By Paul Anderson on Apr 18, 2008
Well, this one was… interesting!
I had never heard of a gongoozler before, and so decided a nonsense word deserved a nonsense story. Then I found out that gongoozler is a real word, but I was already into the story, so didn’t want to switch horses mid-stream!
This isn’t quite as overblown, overwritten and overly-ridiculous as I had hoped, probably because the ridiculous character of Captain Juan doesn’t make an appearance until the very end. Oh well, now that he’s out of his box, he’ll resurface again. Can’t keep a good sailor down…
By Jeff on Apr 18, 2008
Hello Everyone, Here’s the link to my Fiction Friday entry: Staring off into Space. I know that there’s a story to be told about this word, but I couldn’t seem to find it, has anyone seen my Muse?
Enjoy Life!
By keith hillman on Apr 18, 2008
As a confirmed gongoozler of many years standing, this was an absolute treat for me.
There is something unique and captivating about the British canal system, and I hope
caught something of the magic.
By Daily Panic on Apr 18, 2008
I love being a gongoosler!
Can’t wait for my next trip to England!
By Barbara Torris on Apr 18, 2008
The perfect word for a silly poem. Canal watchers beware.
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