Hemingway (drunkard hero, etc.) won money on a bet that he could write the world's shortest short story. He did so in six words: "For sale: Baby shoes, Never worn." Let's see if we can beat him at his own game. Five words or less. Must be booze-related.
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An appeal to literary minds
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An appeal to literary minds
I don't care what they say about you... I think you're alright.
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le petit mort.
" and he turned his back on me as usual".
actually submitted in college. no wonder i'm a bartender.
" and he turned his back on me as usual".
actually submitted in college. no wonder i'm a bartender.
That's what I call Drunkard justice. I hate prisses like that. They're mincing their way through life when they should be marching. ~fkr.
I wish i could find me a woman who drinks!~ruiner..on lack of women drinkers.
I wish i could find me a woman who drinks!~ruiner..on lack of women drinkers.
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That's only half true, Officer.
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Single white male seeking single malt scotch.
Cell phones: The perfect way to keep in touch with distant friends whilst pissing off the ones sitting right next to you.
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Gran Mal. Mudbutt.
Drink your fucking drink, how about that? Stop the fuckin' presses, isn't it genius??
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Beer. Large boat, dock. Police.
(true story)
(true story)
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Chimney, that's fucking brilliant. Classic.Chimneyfish wrote:That's only half true, Officer.
I don't care what they say about you... I think you're alright.
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Thats only 5 words, and hardly a story!Coriolanus wrote:Chimney, that's fucking brilliant. Classic.Chimneyfish wrote:That's only half true, Officer.
I already know the ending, I'm just watching from the start to see how it all unfolds
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"Hit him", said the bottle.
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Technology killed art.
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I killed Art.
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Jesus said, "Platypus...?!? HE'S DRUNK!"
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We married, she left me.
"That's only a problem if you stop drinking"
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Shouldna took that last shot.
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Beer? No thanks. Bourbon, please.
"It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend; one's present or future thirst; the excellence of the wine; or any other reason." -- Latin Proverb