I read on WIRED that Hemingway once wrote a story in just six words ("For sale: baby shoes, never worn.") and is said to have called it his best work.

Here are a few in FIVE words (I didn't write these):

It ended where it started.

It lives! Nobody really cares.

Life as we know it.

Never thought it’d continue offline.

Surprised I could do it.

time machine. I built a

Been there. Done that. Survived.

Been there. Done that. Died.

There is life after love.

Cartoon physics saved my life.



OK, your turn - FIVE words, let's see whatcha got!
Prizes will be awarded!!!!!

What a day. Night, too.

Adam had 'em

scratched ass, browsed board. yawn

had that, got the shot.

I fought authority. Authority won.

life once sucked. no more!

Drank lots, laughed, fell down!

Just another day in paradise!

You gotta be kidding me?

I'm not going to do this.

What a stupid idea, law.

I'd rather watch paint dry.

I've got shopping to do.

Wait, didn't I just...?

Ooo, you're good.

Otter's such a show-off!

Don't chew with you mouthfull

disclaimer: this is an informational post, and doesnt count in the 5 word criterium.

"don't chew with your mouth full". that's 6, sorry, you're disqualified! (no offence, just the facts, sir)

otter, stop rubbing in that post-grad degree of yours!!!

otherwise, all great entries so far!

Love them and leave them

Was That said out loud

Now I am in Trouble

"THERE'S MORE TIME IN LIFE."

A wise man in San Pedro. Can anyone guess who?

You guys are good!

Diane&Greg, I know!

"oh, $hit! not again!"

(d&g - piasano?)

She was a chatty girl.

hate to tell you this SJ (Websters Collegiate) "mouthful"
spelled it wrong but 5 words!! Hee-Hee more proof the Left is Wrong!!

i am a big person, r. i stand corrected and apologize

and i also stand that i am only wrong half the time. i am not left nor right, i am apolitical, with liberal tendencies. that's my story and i'm sticking to it!!

Jane sticks to her story.

That's reasonable. Who said: "sex at 90 is like trying to shoot pool with a rope"? Think Old! (sorry, dead)

Our secret,Law?

d&g, for now!

(he says it all the time!!! )

Law...it gets me everytime he says it. Love that man.

george burns, sans blue pill.

Sorry for breaking the rules, but here are a few I thought of...

Sale: Unopened condom, smoke-free home
Sale: Personal massager, pet-free home
Sale: Hara-Kiri knife, barely used

Ya, I'm a rule breaker too... here are a few of my favorites...

You can't be late until you show up.
Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.
I intend to live forever, or die trying.
Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.
Few women admit their age. Few men act theirs.

Why did'nt you call me?
Where were you last nite?
What happen to da money?
What are you doing tonite?
The sh-t hit the fan!
Why don't we get drunk!
Do you miss me yet?
and my favorite
If you really loved me

Hers is a charmed life.

"If you really loved me"

Nothing good can follow once you speak those words.

nothing's supposed to follow - the idea is to tell the whole story in five words. As far as I'm concerned - that does!

Hey Law,
Do I need a lawyer
What will it cost me?

Sheesh, Law! What a literalist!

Nah, J Dog - you don't need a lawyer, but ya might want one - just for fun!

KC, come on man, tell me you aren't!!! :p

I did it,
uh - oh.

Honey, I'm home! Dead silence.

MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

The cunning linguist hungered not.

i wanted to, but didn't.

she called; his face softened.

i warned you.

He lied, one last time.

She laughed; it wasn't funny.

Married. John Milton. "Paradise Lost."
Widowed. John Milton. "Paradise Regained."

Too much tequila, big head.

You were my very first

you won't be my last

you were never anything special.

The end is in sight

She came; then she went.

Why's the toilet seat up?

Parachute for sale, never opened.

She came, then she slept.

Youth is wasted on teenagers.

I HAVE been good Santa!

Didn't YOU turn it off?

Miss December wants "World Peace".

Why did she marry HIM?

Where are those car keys?

You got drunk in Belize?

I was drunk there once!

Santa, I can explain; really!

All Roads Lead to BCs

I can explain that officer!

I never did understand him.

She just wasn't my type

I will respect you in the morning

hog - too many words!!!!

Of course I'll call you

A lifetime, in her eyes.

Check is in the mail

Your breath, a buffalo fart.

Oh wait, I think that's supposed to be:

Your face, a buffalo's butt.

Get your butt to my place!

But honey, t'was only once.

She didn't mean a thing.

Just lost my head.

Some have a butt fetish

You'll forgive me, won't you?

One more is never enough!

I'll never do that again.

Hey, you interrupted my flow.

Once you have........OH BEHAVE!!!!!!!!!!!

See if ya read 'em together, it makes a series, hee hee

But honey, t'was only once.

She didn't mean a thing.

I just lost my head.

You'll forgive me, won't you?

I'll never do it again.

He never told a lie.

He never told the truth.

He owned a small bar.

He was just an ***hole.

The world isn't big enough.

Sorry, didn't mean to interupt

I think I resent that

You should think things over.

The world was her oyster.

Gambled big, lost it all.

Forgot myself, for a moment.

Found my oyster, found pearl

One more for the road

I only had 3 beers

It's not all about you.

No more thanks, I'm driving

Hey, hey, everybody...watch this!!!

LOL!!

Often the last words spoken.

This thread is getting long.

Good night all, God Bless

Damn straight I keep score.

(i was up half the night about having apologizing to rykat [not really]and it dawned on me that i believe his spelling of 'mouthful' was in the wrong context. that is a quantity (ex. a mouthful of crow). 'mouth full' is when your mouth is full. 6 words.

guys...anyone? otter, help me here, oh linguist.

In general usage the sentence would be, "Don't talk with your mouth full," (the understood "of food" usually omitted) and the prepositional phrase "with your mouth full" would function as an adverb modifying the verb "talk."
Mouthful is a noun meaning: "as much as a mouth will hold" and is incorrectly used in Rykat's sentence, as it is not possible to "chew" with a "mouthful;" one "chews" with their teeth. Even had Rykat used the verb "talk," the sentence would not have made much sense.

As a sidenote, Rykat also omitted the "r" off of what I believe he intended to be "your" instead of "you." Official ruling: short story disqualified.

Hard Ass

Thank you!

teehee

r - do i get an apology?

i am right, you're not.

Can Rykat appeal this ruling?

he can try...good luck!

I'll buy the first round!

You can count on it!

Of course he can appeal - I'm afraid of no higher court!
Have him take a writ - or a writing class!

Liquid lunch, liquid dinner, ouch!

This is a true story!

The boardroom has large windows.

For sale: Condoms - past expiry.

Kangaroo Court now in session!

Do you really wanna know?

I got an artical 15

I really need a VACATION!!

I saw Santa kissing mama.

Shirley you have mistaken me....

Better than kissing your Daddy.

Clarence Darrow would be proud.

Pardon, off to writing class.

You said a mouthful, cookie.

Do unto others...then split.

time is on my side

or so he thought then

waiting for her, he died

He dreams of Miss July

I would prefer Miss October

db, thanks for chiming in! Miss you around these parts. Hope all is well.