Below are two versions of the same image: The first by Cassidy, the second by the experienced blogger. The worst part is that hers is sort of better. I have wasted my life. A younger generation has usurped me. Although hers is a little wordy, the spirit of LOL Manuscripts is there in full force. I like her explanatory paragraph off to the right, just in case you couldn't figure out what was going on. My favorite line is about the "special pope-only courtyard":
While mine is pretty funny, I think the humor is mainly derived from the word "snickerdoodle," which is a very funny word.
Hers is better. Dammit.
3 comments:
I have to agree that "pope-only courtyard" is pretty good. Don't be too hard on yourself, Sarah; this younger generation has been weaned on lolish memes and all forms of internet detritus--our attempts to appropriate their culture are really quaint at best.
And yes, "Snickerdoodle" is a pretty funny word.
I like Cassidy's play on "sexy beast."
Sarah, this doesn't mean you've lost; you're merely grooming a new line of bloggers to carry on the grand tradition after you're gone (or studying for your prelims). Tell Katie she needs to take on a ward immediately and start teaching the young lad how to photoshop.
(Note-- what do we call this genre of blogs, a la LOLManuscripts and Literary Makeovers-- "Lit Wit"?)
"Lit Wit"! Yes!!
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