Ok, this is the thing ...

I have a creative writing task (1200 words max, 1000 words min) due in about 5 days and i've decided to enlist the help of Caedes craziest minds (me, Tommy, Les, Mary and whoever else deems themselves crazy enough to hold the cookie of power without Les eating it.)

The basic idea of what i'm going to write about so far is this:

A day in the life of a bowl of salad (aptly names Julius Caesar Salad) through the eyes of rockmelon (needs a funny/wacky name).

Basic setting so far: On Woolworths island, in a small suburb called Lemonsville located on aisle 7, a mysterious series of events unfold as Julius' life is tipped upside down, literally.

Characters: Bazza the rockmelon (antagonist), Julius Caesar Salad (protagonist), Garry the story-telling duck, Julius' Wife(need a name!), Julius' son (need a name!)

All i need you guys to do, with my help, is go wild with my idea! :D

Flair is of the essence people!

that is the dumbest thing ive ever, seen,

thats why im happy to be a part of this.

dave the duck needs a completely irrelivant name

like garry

maybe that will add some flair to the story

Lovin' it, Garry the duck ... wait ... how about we make him a Rubber ducky by whom the story is told in third person? :)

*edit*

|ΆǾ©| ҒЯǾĜǺΝ [MM] {OB}: sitting in the midst of no where
|ΆǾ©| ڰeҳעғŗoĢ [GI] [MM] {OB} :O: lemonsville*
|ΆǾ©| ҒЯǾĜǺΝ [MM] {OB}: re telling the story
|ΆǾ©| ڰeҳעғŗoĢ [GI] [MM] {OB} :O: to his son
|ΆǾ©| ҒЯǾĜǺΝ [MM] {OB}: HAHAH
|ΆǾ©| ҒЯǾĜǺΝ [MM] {OB}: well son its like this
|ΆǾ©| ҒЯǾĜǺΝ [MM] {OB}: a few years ago
|ΆǾ©| ڰeҳעғŗoĢ [GI] [MM] {OB} :O: this is so awesome
|ΆǾ©| ҒЯǾĜǺΝ [MM] {OB}: i lived in a small village on the east side of town

Just something to start the story off with :)

HERES HOW IT SHOULD GO

well son its like this
a few years ago
i lived in a small village far far away from here
the village was peacefull. and all the lemons and other various fruit and veg products roamed freely
hold up there dad.
FRUIT AND VEG PRODUCTS
thats right son
it all went like this

*squiggly back in time flash*

*then the story is told... etc etc*

Took me awhile to figure out what a rockmelon was ... where I'm from it's called a cantaloupe.

Funny names you need? ... here are some names of different varieties of rockmelon :

Anaconda
Charentais
Cruiser F1
Tuscan
Viper

How about bazza the rockmelon who has tusks :P

and some more setting related stuff:

lemonsvile, a small suburb ruled by fruit and veg located in aisle 7 of Woolworths island.

:D?

yes yes to the max

need a catastophie when someone gets brought by a costermer

steals wrong thread

returns to hijack the thread

Update: plot outline so far (BASIC)!

Garry the rubber ducky talks to his young son about the fateful war of aisle 7 in Lemonsville, Woolworths island, between Julius Caesar Salad and Bazza, the evil rockmelon (with optional tusks at $2.50 extra)

*flashback with sound effects*

introduce the setting(s)

One (descriptive word) day, many closing hours ago, all the Fruit and vegetable products were hanging out (include some dialog, descriptive words and the like)

Julius Caesar Salad (the rightful mayor of lemonsville) rocks up in his hotdog car with his wife (needs a name and is a supermodel lettuce leaf).

All is fine for a few moments before a big hands swoops down and plucks (lettuce leaf) right out of the hotdog car.

*EDIT*

The hand is horrible, belongs to the mafia and is obviously manicured

*END EDIT*

Before Julius knows it, his whole life it tipped upside down, literally as his hotdog car is knocked over by the obnoxious abducter
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^ that is the catalyst btw ;)

*begin main storyline*

And no, what i wrote above is NOT the actual intro, i'm going to expand on it and keep it in one big paragraph (except for Garry's talk)

Please, ideas! :D

Consider this the new never-ending-story (with a twist)

Only thing is, it has to be related to what i've laid down as the basis for this story (unless you have some unbelievably awesome idea and it must be included. in that case, go for it!)

Update (with a triple post!)

Julius, enraged by the abduction of his wife will throw himself into a 'plot hole' (all puns intended) and with that, his only son will set out to avenge his father and slay the evil Bazza by forcing him into the plot-hole

and do you know what, i'm actually considering putting a hole in the paper at the bit where Julius falls into the plot hole :D

*EDIT*

Ending idea: Once the whole bazza vs Julius' son scene ends, it goes forward in time and Garry reveals he is actually Bazza's twice removed, long lost third son-in-law to the evil empress of the checkout, otherwise known as the checkout chick (sets it up for a full length sequel, isn't that so awesome? :P )

omg wow thats just fantastisuperamazing!

Wellll ... off the top of me head ... and no, I don't mean chop off the top of my head either >:o| ... how's about you actually have a plot in mind from the OUTSET, as opposed to a conglomeration of funny stuff made up as you go along?

My proposal. And admittedly, the idea came to mind as a result of misreading Julius Caesar's name incorrectly ...

A veggie creative take, if you will ... on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" ... played out in the vegetable bins and aisles at a grocery store.

Fast forwarding to the pathos ... a teenaged stock boy ... picks up the English cucumber that is Romeo at a critical juncture ... just after Romeo's soliloquy ... and eats him as he continues along in his duties restocking the shelves while trying to attract the attention of the checkout girl ... named Julie.

The end.

*shrugs ... turns and walks away ... while eating a cucumber ... goes back to restocking shelves ...*

Um, kinda have to agree with Les. Creative writing is one thing, the never ending story is fun, but in all reality just silliness (and a good excuse for some of us to practice our hijacking skills).

Julius Ceasar Salad is a wonderful character. Now for Romeo and Juliet - pick 2 fruits/veggies that just do not go together at all, say cabbage and red hot peppers; or Mango's and Garlic and make them the protaginist families.

~~Oh my God, it just dawned me that I said I agreed with Les~~

~~Someone help please~~

OMG...Rich just agreed with Les, *methinks Rich needs help in that one*...lol...

But I agree too in this one...only this one Les so I don't make a habit of it!!!

Since mangoes and garlic (or whatever) do not mix (unless you're my husband, who likes mind-boggling combinations like pickles smothered in peanut butter and raspberry jam... with a dash of mustard) I think that's a great premise for two 'feuding' families, and two 'star-crossed' lovers, Juliet, the little mango flower and Romeo, the robust garlic clove...

~~This is getting spooky, because now I have to agree with Mary as well as Les. A darkness falls across the land. No one has hijacked this thread. No one has banned anyone. The final days may well be upon us, lol~~

*starts writing his creative writing task*

Love the idea Les :)

But i don't know how i'm going to weave that into a 1200 word task :\

Some times, Dave ... you just have to put one foot in front of the other ... and start off the 'journey' that way. It's the starting of anything really ... taking that mental leap of faith ... that is important.

*puts his one foot in front of the other ... trips ...*