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i wasn't sure about posting this one. wasn't even sure if it was worth writing. so, i ran the condensed version by kaylle over IM, and she encouraged me to go ahead with it. that's what decided me. if not for that reaction, i probably wouldn't have written it. so, if this bit of fluff was a waste of five perfectly good minutes, you know whom to blame.  if, otoh, you happened to enjoy it, you know whom to thank.  me? i'm just the guy who put the words together. (and who, despite mom's groans, couldn't give up on count spatula.  hey, maybe someday i'll write the sequel, "wok like an egyptian" ... nah.) Paul
When in doubt, think about penguins. It probably won't help, but at least it'll be fun.
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Use the fork, Luke! *still groaning over Fork of Destiny and Count Spatula* Very cute, Paul. One of the highest pun-per-word-count fics I've seen. 
Do you know the most surprising thing about divorce? It doesn't actually kill you, like a bullet to the heart or a head-on car wreck. It should. When someone you've promised to cherish till death do you part says, "I never loved you," it should kill you instantly.
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Nice story Paul!!  Jose (MAK?)
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ROTFL. Nice lot of puns, Paul.
Laura
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Hey, fluff is good. Funny fluff is even better.   to the master of the comedy fic. LabRat
Athos: If you'd told us what you were doing, we might have been able to plan this properly.
Aramis: Yes, sorry.
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This little fic is hilarious!!! Clark should write children's books. Great job!
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Paul, Paul, Paul, Paul, Paul. Where is my "shaking head while laughing" emoticon? Absolutely adorable. I am continually impressed by your talents. Thanks for sharing this with us! I've got a big smile on my face now. Kathy
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Oh, Paul, this is hilarious! You just made my evening a lot better! Thanks for sharing! Saskia (still  )
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I'm with Isis. Never mind the children's books, though: can he come to my house and get my kids to eat for a change? Fun little story, Paul, that fits the challenge perfectly. And ummm, those pancakes are probably delicious. Hazel
Lois: You know the deal.
Clark: Superman gets the guys in capes, Lois and Clark get the guys in suits.
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Nice, Paul LOL on Count Spatoula See ya, AnnaBtG.
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Paul,
very funny
nicely done
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What a wonderful, clever story within a story! I loved this - made me smile all over. I can totally imagine Clark as a natural born storyteller, ripe with puns and quick names. Such a great scene. Good job, Paul.  You made my evening! Lynn
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Paul This is hilarious. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Tricia 
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thanks for the great FDK, everyone. it's just a silly bit of fluff, but i'm glad you enjoyed. and, wow, the number of people who chose the adjective "hilarious".. that's impressve. when i was editing the file after i posted, to get it ready for the archive, i was wondering if i should even call it a comedy. i guess that answers that question. responding to a few quick things... rivka said: Very cute, Paul. One of the highest pun-per-word-count fics I've seen. hmm, really? i knew there were a fair number of puns, but it didn't seem that dense. you say you haven't seen more? sounds like a challenge to me...  kathy said: Thanks for sharing this with us! I've got a big smile on my face now. thanks. and, after reading what you folcs had to say, so do i. hazel said: I'm with Isis. Never mind the children's books, though: can he come to my house and get my kids to eat for a change? ouch. we're having that problem with my niece. she had trouble with reflux in her first year, and, although we got her on baby zantak, she just never learned to eat well. now she's getting a bit spoiled, too, because she's learned how important it is to us that she eat. it's never easy when they refuse to be properly schtupped. sorry i don't have anything more to offer. anyway, thanks again, everyone. i had fun writing this, and it's really cool to see that you had fun reading. even better to see count spatula finally get some appreciation. Paul
When in doubt, think about penguins. It probably won't help, but at least it'll be fun.
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