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The Hiccup Hypothesis

a serious business

12 total reviews 
Comment from Irish Rain
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Congratulations on winning with this clever and funny entry!! I just loved it. I've tried everything for hiccups, what works for me...just ignore them, they eventually go away. But, you're right, you can die! Awesome!! Blessings...

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2017

reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
    thank you so much. I'm glad you liked it. Yep - think your method is best and generally all that's needed.
    PL
Comment from Marvin Calloway
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This piece couldn't be any better. I think you've found another specialty_Drunk Poetry.
The final 'hic' is inspired and lets us readers know we're in capable hands.
Marv

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2017

reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017
    Marvelous Marv - you are so cute! This, like everything I write, is fiction. People always seem to think what I write is about me. T'aint so. But I'm glad you liked it many thanks for the 6!!!!!
Comment from emptypage
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Hahaha, this is great. I love the hiccupping throughout, the various dire warnings, and, especially, the ending!

I daresay most of us have had those hiccups now and then.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2017

reply by the author on 17-Oct-2017
    hi there, emptypage! thanks for the review. glad you liked it. actually people have died from prolonged hiccups. rare, but has happened.
reply by emptypage on 21-Oct-2017
    Yes, Fez, I know people have died from hiccups. Scary. We can die from most anything.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
    how are you doing?
reply by emptypage on 21-Oct-2017
    I'm feeling rough, and very depressed, but I'm trying to get back to where I need to be.
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
    I'm sorry. Can I send you something?? A little perker?
reply by emptypage on 22-Oct-2017
    No, no, no, no! Just keep doing what you're doing.
Comment from Curly Girly
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Hiccups are terrible. If they go on for too long they become painful too.
I know of an excellent remedy:
*You need to 'shock' your tastebuds into re-setting the vagus nerve.
A teaspoon of honey or sugar can do this for children, or try vinegar.
Adults--swallow some hot mustard.
Voila!
Cured.

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2017

reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
    hot mustard, huh? would honey mustard do? just kidding.
    thanks for the remedies.
Comment from JennaG
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Very clever! I loved the ending!!! Good choice of topic for this particular prompt. I enjoyed the rhyming throughout and your choice of artwork goes really well with your words. Great job! Best of luck to you in the contest! :)

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2017

reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
    thanks so much. Appreciate it.
Comment from Rita Omotayo
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The writer describes hiccuping though seems harmless can lead to an emergency that could lead to sudden death.This is a very good writing to ensure safety when hiccuping.

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 Comment Written 16-Oct-2017

Comment from Michael Ludwinder
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I don't know how serious a hiccup is! But I surely enjoyed your poem. It put a smile on my face from the first couple of lines. A fun and carefree poem that was a joy to read.

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2017

reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
    I believe I answered this once, but FS is intimating I didn't, so...I'm so glad my poem put a smile on your face! I did research the seriousness of hiccups and found that in some cases, prolonged hiccuping can be and has been fatal. Not the norm, however.
Comment from Bill Schott
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This poem, The Hiccup Hypothesis, takes a satirical look at the mysterious phenomenon of hiccuping. It seems to be a benign problem, unless you have them. This poem elevates them to life threatening.

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2017

reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
    Bill, Although FS seems to think I did not answer your review, I did, but here we go again. I did some research on the subject and there have been cases of prolonged hiccuping resulting in death. Though it is certainly not the norm, it can and does happen.
reply by Bill Schott on 17-Oct-2017
    Not sure what all that means. This is the first reply I have received. Happy day.
Comment from kiwigirl2821
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Hello Poet. Oh my this is a serious write indeed! lol I love the humor in this one and the presentation is pretty awesome too. Good luck in this contest. xoxo Kiwi

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2017

reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
    thanks. FS is showing that I didn't respond to this, though I did, so I wanted to thank you again for your nice review.
Comment from marybell1
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A really great poem "Hiccups" which I am sure many people can relate to at one time or anothe,.
All the very best in the contest.
Marybell1.

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2017

reply by the author on 16-Oct-2017
    thank you. much appreciated.
reply by marybell1 on 17-Oct-2017
    You are most welcome.
    Marybell1.