FDK: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (1/???) - 03/27/16 10:04 PM
Re: FDK: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (1/???) - 03/27/16 11:47 PM
Oh, I'm so glad my challenge inspired you to post! This is terrific! I love this idea. A geologist, living underground when Superman made his debut! 
(Not exactly what I had in mind, but I'll take it!) Wonderful! And Lois thought it was Superman. I can't stop jumping up and down with excitement! (okay, trying not to keep using exclamation marks.) Please keep writing. I want to read more. Will Lois tie Jimmy's remark to Michel looks like Superman and CK looks like Michel, therefore, CK = SM? Love it!
Re: FDK: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (1/???) - 03/28/16 12:45 AM
Oh, wow! (using the exclamation points Virginia left) This is a terrific start. I can imagine a "Who are you?" "No, who are you?" dialog between Clark and Michel. And now Lois has two super men in her life, and won't that cause some confusing and truly baffling moments for all three of them!
Funny how Lois picked out Superman's visage on Michel but can't see it on Clark. My expectation is that she will brush off Jimmy's comment and refuse to consider that CK=SM - at least at first. Of course, it's also possible that Michel will step in to be Superman at some point when Clark can't get away, thereby further muddying the secret identity waters and making on-scene reporters wonder why Superman suddenly has a slight French accent.
Lots of possibilities here? (sorry, ran out of exclamation points) You could go slapstick, or maybe French bedroom farce with lots of identity mixups, or dive deep into drama and angst, or go romantic where Michel develops deep feelings for Lois and Clark gets jealous, or throw in several "beside myself" and "meeting myself coming and going" jokes. Or you could do something no one expects - even have Lois marry Michel, since she doesn't respect Clark and because she realizes that she doesn't really love Superman because he's just a disguise for a man with
Oh, yes, I'm going to be watching for this one. What a premise*** (still out of exclamation points)
Funny how Lois picked out Superman's visage on Michel but can't see it on Clark. My expectation is that she will brush off Jimmy's comment and refuse to consider that CK=SM - at least at first. Of course, it's also possible that Michel will step in to be Superman at some point when Clark can't get away, thereby further muddying the secret identity waters and making on-scene reporters wonder why Superman suddenly has a slight French accent.
Lots of possibilities here? (sorry, ran out of exclamation points) You could go slapstick, or maybe French bedroom farce with lots of identity mixups, or dive deep into drama and angst, or go romantic where Michel develops deep feelings for Lois and Clark gets jealous, or throw in several "beside myself" and "meeting myself coming and going" jokes. Or you could do something no one expects - even have Lois marry Michel, since she doesn't respect Clark and because she realizes that she doesn't really love Superman because he's just a disguise for a man with
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...those gorgeous brown eyes, that chiseled jaw...
Oh, yes, I'm going to be watching for this one. What a premise*** (still out of exclamation points)
Re: FDK: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (1/???) - 03/28/16 08:50 AM
Love it. Please please work on this, I want to read all of it ... asap!
Re: FDK: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (1/???) - 03/31/16 05:56 PM
So creative!!! (I happened to have a few extra '!!!' lying around 
).
I'm really excited and curious to see where you take this piece. Like Terry said, so many ways you could go.
Wonderful job--looking forward to more! (oh--managed to find another one
)...
Laura
(I happened to have a few extra '!!!' lying around ). I'm really excited and curious to see where you take this piece. Like Terry said, so many ways you could go.
Wonderful job--looking forward to more! (oh--managed to find another one
)...Laura
Re: FDK: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (1/???) - 04/01/16 07:11 AM
*dropping off extensive amount of exclamation points for use, then proceeds to use most of them*
That's it. You've hooked me! This is fantastic!!! There are so many different directions you could take this story, and I can't even pick one I'd like to see most! So many questions! How did Michel end up in Paris? Why hasn't he used his powers yet? What's going to happen next? I can't wait to read more, will be wishing for more time on my part and more stable internet on yours... 
That's it. You've hooked me! This is fantastic!!! There are so many different directions you could take this story, and I can't even pick one I'd like to see most! So many questions! How did Michel end up in Paris? Why hasn't he used his powers yet? What's going to happen next? I can't wait to read more, will be wishing for more time on my part and more stable internet on yours...
Re: FDK: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (1/???) - 04/03/16 10:38 AM
Hi Mary!
So, French? Does that mean Clark’s twin just got blamed for the Paris airport clone incident?
Oh, duh! Also, maybe he thought the outfit would help with the ladies?
She wants a very special piece…
Yeah, about that…
CLARK: Dull? I dig up stories on old people getting scammed!
MICHEL: Unintersting? I *literally* work with *rocks*!
Oh, look, he’s the one who got the smart-cookies.
CLARK: He…he…looks just like me?
LOIS: See? Dorky!
Oh…*Jimmy*!
May I have some more, please?
Michael
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“Michel, this is serious!” she snapped, folding her arms.
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“I'm talking about the space station! That outfit! What did you think you were doing?!”
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Then, there was Lois...
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I wouldn't normally share something like this, but...” She scratched absently at the fading mosquito bites on her arm. “Never mind. Just remember that it's mine first.”
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Lois took a deep breath and let the words out in a rush. “Superman has a secret identity.”
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Lois waved a hand in the air. “Oh, please,” she said. “I'm the best investigative reporter for the best paper in the country. There's no way I wouldn't notice those gorgeous brown eyes, that chiseled jaw...” She sighed, lost in her reverie.
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“I know, right?” said Lois. “Maybe he figures he won't be discovered if his disguise is somebody completely dull and uninteresting.
MICHEL: Unintersting? I *literally* work with *rocks*!
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He actually came to me—asked me if I could 'get in touch with Superman' for him.” She smirked.
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No criminal record, except for a speeding ticket in England, nine years ago—he reportedly claimed that it was only because his car had French plates.”
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“You know, looking at him again, he's just so...dorky. I can't believe I thought he looked like Superman!”
LOIS: See? Dorky!
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Jimmy stared hard at the page Lois was holding. “Actually,” he said, his forehead crinkling, “I think he kind of looks a lot like CK!”
May I have some more, please?
Michael
Re: FDK: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (1/???) - 04/03/16 07:48 PM
Hi guys, and thanks for the fdk!
Virginia, I know this wasn't quite what the challenge described, but I'm glad it satisfies.
I realize there are 1,000,005 ways this premise could go, and I hope y'all are happy with the direction it does take off in. As always, fdk of any sort is always appreciated.
I feel like I should get this reference, but then I just keep thinking of chocolate chips and then I get hungry...
Thanks again, guys!
Virginia, I know this wasn't quite what the challenge described, but I'm glad it satisfies.
I realize there are 1,000,005 ways this premise could go, and I hope y'all are happy with the direction it does take off in. As always, fdk of any sort is always appreciated.
Originally Posted by Darth Michael
Oh, look, he’s the one who got the smart-cookies.
I feel like I should get this reference, but then I just keep thinking of chocolate chips and then I get hungry...
Thanks again, guys!
Re: FDK: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (1/???) - 04/04/16 07:35 PM
Originally Posted by Queen of the Capes
I feel like I should get this reference, but then I just keep thinking of chocolate chips and then I get hungry...
It's a cross between the Smart Kids and Michel getting all the smarts because of uneven distribution. 
It loses upon explanation. Michael
Re: FDK: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (1/???) - 04/06/16 02:41 AM
Originally Posted by Darth Michael
Originally Posted by Queen of the Capes
I feel like I should get this reference, but then I just keep thinking of chocolate chips and then I get hungry...
It's a cross between the Smart Kids and Michel getting all the smarts because of uneven distribution. It loses upon explanation. MichaelOh! Smart Kids! Man, I haven't watched that episode in far too long; it may be time to get out my DVDs.