The Loser
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Comment from Jim Wile
Well, this would be a winner in my book. This was a very amusing post, putting you right up there with Lance and Jay and the rest. Loved your self-deprecating humor with this all-in-good-fun piece. Great job. JIm
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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Well, this would be a winner in my book. This was a very amusing post, putting you right up there with Lance and Jay and the rest. Loved your self-deprecating humor with this all-in-good-fun piece. Great job. JIm
Comment Written 29-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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LOL, Thanks for reading.
Comment from Bill Schott
This article, The Loser, reminds me of my own attitude whenever I enter any contest whether for those who have lost before or not. I wish I could say that the contest winners won unfairly, but when I read them, they're good. Better than mine. Damn!
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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This article, The Loser, reminds me of my own attitude whenever I enter any contest whether for those who have lost before or not. I wish I could say that the contest winners won unfairly, but when I read them, they're good. Better than mine. Damn!
Comment Written 29-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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LOL, I feel your pain! Thanks for reading.
Comment from evilynne
That is silly and funny, a great entry. As a constant loser since 2012, I can appreciate those feelings. But we are great at our losing skills, so we can keep on trying. Best of luck in the contest! Evi
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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That is silly and funny, a great entry. As a constant loser since 2012, I can appreciate those feelings. But we are great at our losing skills, so we can keep on trying. Best of luck in the contest! Evi
Comment Written 29-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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LOL, thank you very much for the six stars! I am glad you enjoyed the fun little story.
Comment from Aaron Milavec
You offer a stream of thoughts on the experience of losing. Good beginning, but then there is no sense of development and no climax at the end.
My favorite line = "My best shot comes in a whiskey glass."
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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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You offer a stream of thoughts on the experience of losing. Good beginning, but then there is no sense of development and no climax at the end.
My favorite line = "My best shot comes in a whiskey glass."
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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Really? LOL.
Comment from Ricky1024
"The Loser" was well written rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and Flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
Thanks for sharing this and good luck with your contest entry.
Doctor Ricky
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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"The Loser" was well written rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and Flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
Thanks for sharing this and good luck with your contest entry.
Doctor Ricky
Comment Written 29-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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Thank you very much.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
It's a goodie! Fun, honest, self-deprecating, it has it all perfectly conveyed in a compact piece of prose. It has an inviting beginning, a humorous middle and an equally upbeat and fun ending. Well done and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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It's a goodie! Fun, honest, self-deprecating, it has it all perfectly conveyed in a compact piece of prose. It has an inviting beginning, a humorous middle and an equally upbeat and fun ending. Well done and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 29-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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LOL, thank you very much.
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You're welcome. Bit obsequious :) with your name-dropping but I'll forgive you this time:) A sure winner I think.
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I do get your point about the name-dropping, but my thinking was that it might add a little "texture" to the satire.
So far no one said they were offended...thankfully.
Comment from PoemsOfDD
This is a great entry for the - I Remember - contest. I enjoy how you are talking to yourself in the mirror and pointing out your own flaws. The humour in this piece puts it in high esteem - I get a kick out of that :-). I hope you had a big shot of whiskey before posting and I look forward to seeing how you do in the contest. I do not think you will be a loser here. Best of luck!
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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This is a great entry for the - I Remember - contest. I enjoy how you are talking to yourself in the mirror and pointing out your own flaws. The humour in this piece puts it in high esteem - I get a kick out of that :-). I hope you had a big shot of whiskey before posting and I look forward to seeing how you do in the contest. I do not think you will be a loser here. Best of luck!
Comment Written 29-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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LOL, thank you very much.
Comment from prettybluebirds
This is a good one. I thought you said you weren't going to promote it, and here you are, promoting the story. Just kidding. It appears as it you are going to win this contest. Best of luck.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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This is a good one. I thought you said you weren't going to promote it, and here you are, promoting the story. Just kidding. It appears as it you are going to win this contest. Best of luck.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023
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LOL, the guy in the mirror told him not to be promote it, but alas the writer was indeed stupid! Thanks for reading.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Writing a story for a contest takes lots of confidence whether we win or lose. Do we feel bad if we lose, we just try harder the next time. I hope you do well with this posting. Hilarious!
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2023
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Writing a story for a contest takes lots of confidence whether we win or lose. Do we feel bad if we lose, we just try harder the next time. I hope you do well with this posting. Hilarious!
Comment Written 28-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2023
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LOL! Thank you very much!
Comment from nomi338
This is something ZI myself could have written. There is one decided difference. I do not submit anything that I do not promote. I believe in promotion. If it is not worth promoting, what is the point of submitting it? To me anything you do not support is to show that you do not believe in it. Also, to me the promotion is showing respect to the one taking the time and making the effort.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2023
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This is something ZI myself could have written. There is one decided difference. I do not submit anything that I do not promote. I believe in promotion. If it is not worth promoting, what is the point of submitting it? To me anything you do not support is to show that you do not believe in it. Also, to me the promotion is showing respect to the one taking the time and making the effort.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2023
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Nomi, you do know it was just for fun...and you do know it was promoted to the top...just a fun twist on the story. Thank you for reading!
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Yes, I knew all of that. I was ranting about those people who bombard my inbox with meaningless posts that they never even bother to promote. I was tricked into becoming their fan and I cannot drop them.
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I feel you pain, I got one condescending review along the same lines, that guy had no sense of humor. Thanks, Nolan.
