Have you heard?

Ficlets is going away soon :( It's been a fun ride, and we love you, but we've got to go. We'll be shutting down on January 15, 2009. If you've written any Ficlets, please back them up as soon as you can.
Click Here for more details.

Have you Heard? Ficlets is going away soon :(
Click here for details

The Michelin Man Is Mad

by Howie Amourscow

Mature Add to AIMShare

This story has been marked as mature by the author. If you'd like to read it, sign in and make sure you've opted to view mature stories.

Prequels

Write a prequel

Sequels

Write a sequel

Comments

Average Reader Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5

  1. The Michelin Man Is Mad

    Howie Amourscow's Buddy Icon Howie Amourscow

    Posted about 1 year ago

    I had to write a sequel to the best worst ficlet ever done. I mean, I hope THX 0477 didn’t get to upset by BfE’s sequel, because that 15-word sequel is so bad it goes all the way around the track and becomes awesome at the lap marker. Seriously.

  2. The Michelin Man Is Mad

    Alexa ♥'s Buddy Icon Alexa ♥

    Posted about 1 year ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    I’m just confused because I thought it was established that Malcom was dead (unless he’s _un_dead?). But as always, wonderful descriptions. Love the T-Rex arms.

  3. The Michelin Man Is Mad

    Howie Amourscow's Buddy Icon Howie Amourscow

    Posted about 1 year ago

    It’s not really in the same continuity as the great piece THX0477 wrote that “started” this: it’s more of a sequel to BfE’s edwoodian masterpiece.
    So, yes, it contradicts THX ’s work, but only because of the specialness of the one-sentence short that was the real inspiration for this. THX ’s story is good and stands on its own. BfE’s piece demands elaboration. Why does the fat man seek Malcolm? Who does the girlfriend belong to? Why are we here? Does God exist? What is the meaning of life?

  4. The Michelin Man Is Mad

    One Time, One Chance's Buddy Icon One Time, One Chance

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    “Does God exist” was totally a ? tht entered my mind after reading BfE’s sentence [not really.]
    anywhoways, very nice job!

  5. The Michelin Man Is Mad

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 year ago

    Howie, you rock. Leave it to you to find the value in that little one sentence sequel. I wasn’t upset about it, just confused why someone would write one sentence and hit the ‘Publish’ button. You know me, always pondering human nature. And kudos for violating time, space, and life to fit a sequel. Dead? Undead? Was dead? It doesn’t matter. It’s ficlets, baby.

  6. The Michelin Man Is Mad

    Apocalypse 's Buddy Icon Apocalypse

    Posted 8 months ago

    Howie, You do rock. I will throne that honor with pride. And one day, when someone comes along and posts the next best worst ficlet of all time. I will pass that honor. But until then, cheers!

Want to comment on this ficlet? You need to sign in!