The Instructions!
How easy is it to build a toy model?19 total reviews
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
LOL! This is reeeeally funny! What were you drinking when you wrote this gem? LOL! I'm still laughing out loud. I can't believe you only got ten votes... you would have had five if I'd seen it, but Hump got ten, so... I should go read his, but I can't imagine it being better. :)
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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LOL! This is reeeeally funny! What were you drinking when you wrote this gem? LOL! I'm still laughing out loud. I can't believe you only got ten votes... you would have had five if I'd seen it, but Hump got ten, so... I should go read his, but I can't imagine it being better. :)
Comment Written 08-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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Thank you, Phyllis, I think I was on my third bottle of wine! LOL! I expect now you have read Lea's you can see why he won. It was really good. Thanks again, my lovely friend. xxxx
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His was good, but yours was better. He just has name recognition and tons of fans.
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Aww, Phyllis, thank you. You have made my day. :) xxx
Comment from Dawn Munro
HAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh my God, this is a scream! (And not terribly funny, 'cause it's too darn close to the truth! I'm kidding, it's hilarious, but the person reading this couldn't get the cap off a bottle of cola this morning. Normally it's difficult, but this morning it was nigh on impossible. I sliced through the thing, finally, with a knife, and STILL it wouldn't open, though the ring was CLEARLY separated from the top part of the cap...)
But I digress. ANYONE who's ever tried to construct or assemble anything that is supposed to be 'easy' will appreciate this charming story.
Good luck in the contest, my friend. I wouldn't change a word. XXOO
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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HAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh my God, this is a scream! (And not terribly funny, 'cause it's too darn close to the truth! I'm kidding, it's hilarious, but the person reading this couldn't get the cap off a bottle of cola this morning. Normally it's difficult, but this morning it was nigh on impossible. I sliced through the thing, finally, with a knife, and STILL it wouldn't open, though the ring was CLEARLY separated from the top part of the cap...)
But I digress. ANYONE who's ever tried to construct or assemble anything that is supposed to be 'easy' will appreciate this charming story.
Good luck in the contest, my friend. I wouldn't change a word. XXOO
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015
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You and me both, Dawn, I really do wonder sometimes if I might be a tad, THICK!! I can never get it right. Do you think the manufacturers do it for a laugh? Thank you my friend, it's nice to know I am not alone! xxxxxx :)
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I think they DO! Hahahahaha. (Where's that darn camera hidden??!!)
You're very welcome. :)
Comment from celticeagle
This is funny. It reminds me of a Shelly Berman skit he did about trying to call a department store to tell them a woman is out on their ledge several stories up. It was hilarious. You did great! Enjoyed reading it.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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This is funny. It reminds me of a Shelly Berman skit he did about trying to call a department store to tell them a woman is out on their ledge several stories up. It was hilarious. You did great! Enjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Thank you so much, Celticeagle, for a wonderful review! :) Sandra xsx
Comment from sandragee
This is a fun piece. I've fought with boxes in trying to get them open and I've been maimed with staples. We have all experienced that same frustration of your character in trying to put together something that a company promised to be easy. My favorite line is 'And the same to you, Sir!!' which is exactly how I feel after speaking to a customer service person. Good job!
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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This is a fun piece. I've fought with boxes in trying to get them open and I've been maimed with staples. We have all experienced that same frustration of your character in trying to put together something that a company promised to be easy. My favorite line is 'And the same to you, Sir!!' which is exactly how I feel after speaking to a customer service person. Good job!
Comment Written 07-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2015
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Thank you so much for your lovely review, Sandra. I am pleased you enjoyed it. :) Sandra xsx
Comment from dwills
This was a funny story, creative way of saying what we've all experienced at some point trying to build or put something together that should be so simple but we just can't figure it out, and at times even with instructions right there. The character seemed a little ridiculous with the things he went through trying to put a toy together but that's what made it even funnier. The best part of course was when he expected the person on the other line to come help him because he blamed him for everything and didn't have a 5 year old son to help him finish. Good work
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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This was a funny story, creative way of saying what we've all experienced at some point trying to build or put something together that should be so simple but we just can't figure it out, and at times even with instructions right there. The character seemed a little ridiculous with the things he went through trying to put a toy together but that's what made it even funnier. The best part of course was when he expected the person on the other line to come help him because he blamed him for everything and didn't have a 5 year old son to help him finish. Good work
Comment Written 05-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2015
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am really pleased you enjoyed it. :) Sandra
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is an excellent write, mystery writer, i'm not good with dialogue only but always admire people that do write them. I wish you the best of luck in the contest
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015
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this is an excellent write, mystery writer, i'm not good with dialogue only but always admire people that do write them. I wish you the best of luck in the contest
Comment Written 05-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015
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Thank you! :) xx
Comment from Stacia Ann
LOL! Maybe we all need five-year-olds to help us with the directions customer service can't!
Visual is very good and goes with piece. Dialogue funny as the speaker recounts the mounting disasters. I think we can all identify!
minor concerns:
Yes, I appreciate that your company would not knowingly (advertise) an article that was difficult to make...
Is he talking with the company that just "advertises" the article or perhaps actually makes the article? Created the article?
burns unit: I think it's "burn unit"?
"sir" is not capitalized: it is a term of respect, not a title.
Thanks for sharing! Good luck.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015
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LOL! Maybe we all need five-year-olds to help us with the directions customer service can't!
Visual is very good and goes with piece. Dialogue funny as the speaker recounts the mounting disasters. I think we can all identify!
minor concerns:
Yes, I appreciate that your company would not knowingly (advertise) an article that was difficult to make...
Is he talking with the company that just "advertises" the article or perhaps actually makes the article? Created the article?
burns unit: I think it's "burn unit"?
"sir" is not capitalized: it is a term of respect, not a title.
Thanks for sharing! Good luck.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015
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Thank you so much, Stacia, for your kind review and helpful suggestions. I will do the corrections now, thanks for that! :)
Comment from emkoutny
Very funny story. We have all been there, on the phone with some customer service person who isn't much help. I like the irony of how a hobby which was supposed to be relaxing nearly kills the person.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015
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Very funny story. We have all been there, on the phone with some customer service person who isn't much help. I like the irony of how a hobby which was supposed to be relaxing nearly kills the person.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015
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Thank you for your kind review, emkoutny! :) xx
Comment from Spitfire
What a great read. Satirical as well. I get the boxes thing! Takes a real sharp knife to get through that tape.
Then the staples ripping into the leg! Best of all is that vicious glue. I speak from experience there. Love the well-structured ending bringing us back to the five year old. A fun piece to read out loud.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015
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What a great read. Satirical as well. I get the boxes thing! Takes a real sharp knife to get through that tape.
Then the staples ripping into the leg! Best of all is that vicious glue. I speak from experience there. Love the well-structured ending bringing us back to the five year old. A fun piece to read out loud.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015
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Thank you so much, Spitfire, for your really lovely review! :) xxx
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You got cheated. This was the best one by far.
Comment from Debbie Noland
Funny! And so very appropriate. Just the other day I opened the packaging to a new electric toothbrush and thought I was going to have to return to college for an advanced degree. It required scissors, two different knives, and a screwdriver, and by the time I got it open, I was too worn out to brush my teeth.
You use hyperbole beautifully in this satirical piece to spotlight a most annoying and very common problem. I would like to see you take on the language of assembly instructions sometime!
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015
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Funny! And so very appropriate. Just the other day I opened the packaging to a new electric toothbrush and thought I was going to have to return to college for an advanced degree. It required scissors, two different knives, and a screwdriver, and by the time I got it open, I was too worn out to brush my teeth.
You use hyperbole beautifully in this satirical piece to spotlight a most annoying and very common problem. I would like to see you take on the language of assembly instructions sometime!
Comment Written 04-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2015
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Thank you, Debbie, for this brilliant review. I would really have to take a degree to word out the instructions! LOL. I might look at that though. :) xxx
