Six words

Cross posted from Facebook:

Was talking to Evan about short stories, and remembered this article on Wired about 6 word stories. Thought it would be fun to try writing some.

Six 6 word stories, ALLEZ CUISINE!

Gravity stopped working. Fell off earth.
Trees came alive, rebelled. Scientists stumped.
Calls ignored. Body undiscovered till Sunday.
Computer self aware. IGNORE THAT STATEMENT.
Was that the door? OH SHI-
Facebook invented. Skynet soon to follow.

And the follow-up:

Following up my previous note, I was bored in class and did some 6 word summaries of some films and TV series. Bear in mind I don't actually follow most of these series, and only hear about it from friends. Handily summarized in 6 words, you'll never have to watch these ever again! (Oh and some spoilers i guess?)

Lost - Show title accurately describes viewing experience.

House - Angry "doctor" hobbles around abusing people.

Prison Break - Dude jailed, saves brother. Not raped.

Lord of the Rings - Hey guys let's destroy this ring.

Heroes - Save the cheerleader, save the world. (Oh wait..)

Juno - George Michael knocks up Kitty Pryde. (Bonus extended version: Parents J.Jonah Jameson and that lady from the West Wing are cool with it, then that guy from Arrested Development and Elektra try to steal the baby)

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Guy ages backwards, awkward love life.

Slumdog Millionaire - Teaboy aces quiz, attracts lover's attention.

The Sixth Sense - Bruce Willis was dead all along.

Titanic - Big ship sinks, lovers screwed over.

Flight of the Conchords - Kiwi duo dick around singing songs.

Pirates of the Carribean - Johnny Depp prances around speaking funny.

The Matrix - Dude discovers life is basically WoW.

Speed Racer - JUMPING CARS! MOTHER FLIPPING JUMPING CARS!

The Shawshank Redemption - Accountant framed, outwits corrupt warden, escapes.

300 - Naked dudes fight in slow motion.

Iron Man - Rich industrialist dons armour, kicks ass. (And he built it IN A CAVE! WITH A BOX OF SCRAPS!)

Batman Begins - Rich playboy cosplays bat, kicks ass. (Wait a minute.. Oh. And he did it in a cave. With some ninjas maybe?)

Watchmen (Which i'm watching tonight woohoo) - Costumed heroes suck at saving world.

So you can see, lectures are really interesting.