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#98873 01/21/14 09:46 PM
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Comments? Questions? I couldn't beat the idea off. :p


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Very cute and funny. I really enjoyed it, especially Lois’ reaction when Clark told her what happened.

It also reminded me of a story I’m currently working on where my character is pregnant and wakes her husband in the middle of the night to send him out for something she was craving, which made the story even more amusing to me.


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Adorable!

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I love the idea of Clark forgetting to change from his suit when he lands in Hong Kong to get groceries. thumbsup in my book. Cute story.


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Wonderful story clap

Thanks!
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...two simple sentences--with so much meaning.

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Gasps of shock and recognition and ran through the people as he strode forward, crowds parting before him respectfully.
Pssst! Clark! You're still in the suit.

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proceeding to order the long list of items that his very pregnant wife had requested.
That DOES constitute an emergency!

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and now, on top of that, he had jeopardized his identity.
Well, unless his cell screams "I'm Clark Kent," I'm sure it's not that bad.

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waving some money at the man.
Good thing he didn't pull out his credit card.

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“I wish I could get some of the spicier stuff, but I guess this will have to do. What time is it there?”
Ugh. Pregnant heartburn is the worst.

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“Clark Jerome Kent! Again?! You promised!”
Uh-oh! Someone's been hanging around Martha too much!

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as he overheard her muttering about how she’d have to learn how to cook just to keep him from spilling his secret.
Ah-ha! His true motive for not spinning out of the suit!

Great little story, Mouse! Loved it.


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Hi. This story was cute. It made me smile. I agree with Virginia that Superman buying food is not that big a problem, but it still makes a funny image to see a superhero checking his phone as he waits in line to buy take-out.

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This story made me chuckle! Superman on a checkout line is hilarious! thumbsup


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I'm sure the restaurant people wanted to keep him waiting as long as possible so there would be all that word-of-mouth about "Superman visits X Restaurant!"

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Oooh! Shorty! I mean, story!
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Gasps of shock and recognition and ran through the people as he strode forward, crowds parting before him respectfully.
Awww… he’s still a celebrity!

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Clark was completely oblivious to all this as he looked over his list one last time before he suddenly found himself at the front of the line.
Pregnant Lois? Okay, I read someplace that Clark’s already married in this story, sooo…

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Finally, deciding that Lois would be less likely to kill him for this slip up if he came bearing gifts of food,
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smile1 very funny story.

I am not sure this was so bad, unless when he was ordering the things Clark said something like "these are for my very pregnant wife." That would have been bad.


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Thanks everyone for your comments! I think the general idea I had was less about how bad it was that Clark was going to reveal his identity this way and more that Superman was going to have a couple of PR problems. If Superman strolled up to my restaurant, you can bet that I'd be advertising that Superman flew around the world to eat there! :p

I don't have time to comment individually. In fact, I might have to take a break for a while... School's started back up. shock


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I think the bigger issue is the cash. Where did Superman get money, since he doesn't charge for his services? A secret job, maybe? But that would mean a secret identity, since Superman doesn't pay taxes or have sla social security number. Or, he's illegally withholding money from the government. That's about the worst PR nightmare for him, I think, because it totally priez into his private life.


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Take care Mouse. School takes a lot of work and concentration. Now get back to the books!


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