Two Racquets Swing As One - The Shuttlecock Chronicles: Introduction And Prologue

LemonMelon · 02-25-2009, 03:46 AM

Tonight, it occurred to me that the times are changing. And as the times change, we change with it. Certain things remain relevant forever (U2, love, a shot of whiskey on a cold night), while others burn out quickly (Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, HTDAAB). As you may or may not know, I have dabbled in cartooning a bit in my time. I met some new people, went around the world, had my pick of any girl, but, while you may think I would be happy, I am not. Cartooning is a hard game, where only the strong survive. I have found that, in spite of all my power and fame, I am cold and isolated. I might as well just be managing U2 or something.

So, in order to reconnect with humanity, I'm tearing down the wall, and formally resigning from cartooning FOREVAR. I have realized that we are all one

and I am embracing this revelation from this day forward. But it is also a professional choice; after all, becoming a PLEBAn is a career move.

As is only fitting, I will now dream it all up again, and take my place among all the other satellites. It begins here and now, with an epic tale of a fantastic rock band, their music, and how they reconcile their feelings for the emerging sport of badminton.

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Two Racquets Swing As One - The Shuttlecock Chronicles

Prologue

All my life, I have sought to balance pleasure and the rewarding but frustrating grind of being in a rock n' roll band. Should I seek to find my purpose through pleasure? Judge a man by his fruit. The Grammys have proven to be a very reliable barometer. ---Bono

Shut the fuck up, Bono. Play me an E chord. ---Edge

Uhh...wait...that's...a guitar doesn't go up that high, does it? ---Bono

In music, it is very easy to get wrapped up in the 4-star reviews and wraparound shades. The following story is both a cautionary tale, and one of great joy. U2, with all the power in the world, lacked a muse. But now, it has been found.

One racquet
One swing
When there's one birdie
Waiting in the wings

TO BE CONTINUED.

The Sad Punk · 02-25-2009, 03:54 AM

Despite the lack of Book Antiqua and Comic Sans, I am positively on Dave Evans of my seat.

Bring it on.

LemonMelon · 02-25-2009, 03:55 AM

I tried the Book Antiqua, but I could barely read it. Let me try the Comic Sans.

EDIT: OK, I'm sticking with Comic Sans. Now I'm looking sharp.

The Sad Punk · 02-25-2009, 04:38 AM

Now that is just the fan fictitious cat's pajamas.

LemonMelon · 02-25-2009, 04:39 AM

"Bono" looks like "Bana". Awesome.

The Sad Punk · 02-25-2009, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LemonMelon

"Bono" looks like "Bana". Awesome.

Eric...Bono ?

Reggo · 02-25-2009, 11:33 AM

OMG, I love you guys.

Rosebud · 02-25-2009, 01:40 PM

*get's comfy chair and waits for next installment*

we are with baited breath LM.

No spoken words · 02-25-2009, 01:44 PM

She means "bated breath", but it's all good in the proverbial hood.

Galeongirl · 02-25-2009, 01:57 PM

You guys are nuts!

But never quite cartooning please.

dianepm · 02-25-2009, 09:42 PM

all these new stories in fanfic...

Can't wait for more of this.

corianderstem · 02-26-2009, 12:50 AM

I don't know, ElMel. I'm already questioning your characterizations. And where's the dramatic tension?

Plus, needs more cocks.

LemonMelon · 02-26-2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corianderstem

Plus, needs more cocks.

So you're essentially telling me to give the PLEBAns what they want?

corianderstem · 02-26-2009, 12:59 AM

Actually, no. I was rooting for a cockfight of the chicken kind. I think that would play well into U2's lyrics, thematically.

Gluey · 02-28-2009, 04:07 AM

This roosters ready for a cockfight.

02-25-2009, 03:46 AM	#1
LemonMelon Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Wild Kindness Posts: 32,395 Local Time: 07:09 AM	Two Racquets Swing As One - The Shuttlecock Chronicles: Introduction And Prologue Tonight, it occurred to me that the times are changing. And as the times change, we change with it. Certain things remain relevant forever (U2, love, a shot of whiskey on a cold night), while others burn out quickly (Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, HTDAAB). As you may or may not know, I have dabbled in cartooning a bit in my time. I met some new people, went around the world, had my pick of any girl, but, while you may think I would be happy, I am not. Cartooning is a hard game, where only the strong survive. I have found that, in spite of all my power and fame, I am cold and isolated. I might as well just be managing U2 or something. So, in order to reconnect with humanity, I'm tearing down the wall, and formally resigning from cartooning FOREVAR. I have realized that we are all one and I am embracing this revelation from this day forward. But it is also a professional choice; after all, becoming a PLEBAn is a career move. As is only fitting, I will now dream it all up again, and take my place among all the other satellites. It begins here and now, with an epic tale of a fantastic rock band, their music, and how they reconcile their feelings for the emerging sport of badminton. --------------------------------------------------- Two Racquets Swing As One - The Shuttlecock Chronicles Prologue All my life, I have sought to balance pleasure and the rewarding but frustrating grind of being in a rock n' roll band. Should I seek to find my purpose through pleasure? Judge a man by his fruit. The Grammys have proven to be a very reliable barometer. ---Bono Shut the fuck up, Bono. Play me an E chord. ---Edge Uhh...wait...that's...a guitar doesn't go up that high, does it? ---Bono In music, it is very easy to get wrapped up in the 4-star reviews and wraparound shades. The following story is both a cautionary tale, and one of great joy. U2, with all the power in the world, lacked a muse. But now, it has been found. One racquet One swing When there's one birdie Waiting in the wings TO BE CONTINUED.

02-26-2009, 12:50 AM	#12
corianderstem Perfectly cromulent poster Premium Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Half-assing my way to the top. Posts: 25,769 Local Time: 04:09 AM	I don't know, ElMel. I'm already questioning your characterizations. And where's the dramatic tension? Plus, needs more cocks. __________________ Rah-rah ah-ah-ah! Rom-ah ro-mah-mah! GaGa ooh-la-la!

02-26-2009, 12:59 AM	#14
corianderstem Perfectly cromulent poster Premium Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Half-assing my way to the top. Posts: 25,769 Local Time: 04:09 AM	Actually, no. I was rooting for a cockfight of the chicken kind. I think that would play well into U2's lyrics, thematically. __________________ Rah-rah ah-ah-ah! Rom-ah ro-mah-mah! GaGa ooh-la-la!

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02-25-2009, 03:54 AM	#2
The Sad Punk Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: aDELAIDE Posts: 22,237 Local Time: 10:39 PM	Despite the lack of Book Antiqua and Comic Sans, I am positively on Dave Evans of my seat. Bring it on.

02-25-2009, 03:55 AM	#3
LemonMelon Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Wild Kindness Posts: 32,395 Local Time: 07:09 AM	I tried the Book Antiqua, but I could barely read it. Let me try the Comic Sans. EDIT: OK, I'm sticking with Comic Sans. Now I'm looking sharp.

02-25-2009, 04:38 AM	#4
The Sad Punk Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: aDELAIDE Posts: 22,237 Local Time: 10:39 PM	Now that is just the fan fictitious cat's pajamas.

02-25-2009, 04:39 AM	#5
LemonMelon Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Wild Kindness Posts: 32,395 Local Time: 07:09 AM	"Bono" looks like "Bana". Awesome.

02-25-2009, 01:40 PM	#8
Rosebud Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: in the enchanted forest of dreams and wonderment...or else at my computer. Posts: 7,043 Local Time: 04:09 AM	get's comfy chair and waits for next installment we are with baited breath LM.

02-25-2009, 01:44 PM	#9
No spoken words Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Clavius Base Posts: 31,493 Local Time: 06:09 AM	She means "bated breath", but it's all good in the proverbial hood.

02-28-2009, 04:07 AM	#15
Gluey Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cattle Class Posts: 15,365 Local Time: 01:09 AM	This roosters ready for a cockfight.