So, what's the best one liner in your story? And that means, something you thought of yourself, that spans no more than one sentence.
Mine, when talking about time travel, is:
"I don't know, my future self said I'd understand when I'm older."
Go, prove your ability as a real humour writer ;D
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Nov 22, 2007 - 14 24
I still think it's this one:
"So, what are we going to do with the pink elephant?"
Solely for pure absurdity value. :P Runners up might include...
"I considered trying to find a prince to kiss you and wake you up, but frankly you're no sleeping beauty."
"But then, just think, am I really even here at all, or is it just your own mind playing tricks on you in some burst of masochism?"
"Considering Death Dancer naming traditions, it's almost a bit surprising that more of us are not named after expletives."
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Nov 25, 2007 - 23 19
Alas it turns out most of mine are funnier in context, or within their repertoire.
We'll leave it at this, I suppose?
It was all ‘verbally eviscerate this’ and ‘punch and/or taser that’ - completely incongruous with Madison’s conception of traditional therapy.
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Nov 26, 2007 - 10 30
You're a funny guy, but looks aren't everything.
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Nov 26, 2007 - 15 01
Very nice, Konk!
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Nov 27, 2007 - 00 44
I'd like to say it's all too hilarious to choose just one, but the truth is, I'm just not as funny as I think I am.
"I really don't have enough energy to waste on explosive hyperbole, Kanva, seeing as the arm of the universe is about to explode!"
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Nov 27, 2007 - 11 18
My best line(s) would be:
Love at first was an ability unique to humans. Heroes were especially prone to it so that they could have great, tragic relationsships and simultaniously save the world.
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Nov 27, 2007 - 11 51
Hmm... so many random ones in mine...
"Pardon me, dear, would you mind if I looked at your ear?"
"Well, then I’m off to dye my fingernails and paint my head…I mean…erm…other way around."
"No need to thank me, you can do that later, when you invest in a better toupee.”
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Nov 30, 2007 - 06 33
This may not qualify, but my protagonist comes up with a Top Ten List of her favourite threats toward her children:
# 6 – I will tattoo "My sister's not a dork; I am" on your forehead and never let you wear bangs or a cowboy hat.
The entire list is on my Novel Excerpt (Excerpt The Second) although most of them aren't funny because they are still rough draft (and, knowing me, may stay that way for infinity).
I wish more folks would subscribe to this thread. Maybe next year Chris can issue a call-in for "Bestt One-Liner From 2008 Novel" for Week 4 of WriMoRadio.
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Ene 13, 2008 - 02 09
"If you don't die, I'll buy you a Kinks record."
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Feb 22, 2008 - 21 00
Calvin tried to telepathically show her his sheepish grin,