It seems I've been tagged. That's the phenomenon in which blogger post some sort of assignment, and then asks X number of other bloggers to perform the task as well.
My Dad, in his wisdom, has chosen me for the following tag:
1. Pick up the nearest book ( of at least 123 pages).
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people & post a comment on your taggers blog so they can go see.
I'm game for steps 1-4, but I'll skip 5, just because I'm obstinate.
1. Okay, nearest book is Pastorlia by George Saunders (a great book of short stories that I heartily recommend)
2. Page 123, which lands toward the end of the short story Sea Oak
3. Fifth sentence...Okay, 1,2,3,4,5. I suppose the California School system was good for something.
4. Here goes:
"I don't know" I say
"Show your cock," she says, and dies again.
We stand there looking down at the pile of parts.
Now, out of context, that just seems weird. In context, it's simultaneously weird, horrifying, unsettling, and kind of sweet. Read the book it's really good.
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2 comments:
That's my boy, always has to bring California and the penis into view. Not many can do both, even though those in the land of sunshine constantly get screwed!
wow, I think yours was by far the most interesting. I may have to go find that book now, just out of curiosity.
And your dad just made a few, good, valid points up there.
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