I absolutely love this series Will. A younger version of me relates to the main characters frustrated disquiet with in an unnerving way. And the writing itself, there are so many great lines.
I hate to pick out just one because there were so many, but this one was great—-
“He’s in his boxers, shifting his weight heel to heel brimming with the pigheadedness of an unskippable ad.”
This is waaaaaaay too much like one of the fridge experiences I had in the House of Seven at university. We had three fridges. After a particularly revolting experience (including groin scratching when the guy was only wearing underpants 😬), I kept to the loft fridge, which was just shared by two of us.
I love these. The oldest thing in my fridge is a jar of olives, but they're still good. At least I hope so, because I'm going to put them on a pizza soon.
Brilliant! Anyone who’s gazed into the depths of a neglected fridge felt the shudder of truth in this. Behold, the philosophy of the atrophied and mold-ridden food horde!
Will, this is hilarious. It reminds me a little of some of James Thurber's satirical writing. The picture of the refrigerator is such a great story opener.
There was one part where I stopped and said, "Yep that's the way to do it." It was when your roommate was spreading peanut butter on Wonder Bread. Although it claims to build strong bodies twelve ways, anyone who has played with a slice of Wonder Bread knows that all you have to do is squeeze it to get a ball of raw dough. That being said, it is the absolutely best bread on which to make a peanut butter sandwich. So soft and mushy and yummy!!
I absolutely love this series Will. A younger version of me relates to the main characters frustrated disquiet with in an unnerving way. And the writing itself, there are so many great lines.
I hate to pick out just one because there were so many, but this one was great—-
“He’s in his boxers, shifting his weight heel to heel brimming with the pigheadedness of an unskippable ad.”
Great stuff! :)
haha! I’m so glad the main character’s voice resonated and yeah, I’ve always wanted to use “pigheaded” in a story and I’m so glad I finally got to
Ohh it’s so nice when you can squeeze in a word you’ve always wanted to use! :)
This is waaaaaaay too much like one of the fridge experiences I had in the House of Seven at university. We had three fridges. After a particularly revolting experience (including groin scratching when the guy was only wearing underpants 😬), I kept to the loft fridge, which was just shared by two of us.
Great instalment, Will! Love the blue bonnet 😂
I feel like open fridges naturally attract groin scratching guys in their boxers (for better or worse…) lol
I think you’re right 😬
I love these. The oldest thing in my fridge is a jar of olives, but they're still good. At least I hope so, because I'm going to put them on a pizza soon.
hell yeah, break them out and put them to work
OK, so when are you going to put them together into a short story collection?
that is a good question...tbd on that one
this is so great will, my favorite roommate rant yet
ha thanks EJ!
Why wouldn't you want to learn everything about the life and death of Grumpy Cat? This was a clever read. Thank you.
Grumpy Cat is crucial. I agree. But, for some reason, this narrator ain’t a fan
Grumpy Cat is the mirror of our lives. Outwardly grumpy with a heart of gold.
Perfect.
I do hope you do the octopus one eventually - having watched "my octopus teacher" about 12 times, this is an important subject in our house.
Haha! I’ll def do the octopus one, I had a few ideas for that one kicking around.
Brilliant! Anyone who’s gazed into the depths of a neglected fridge felt the shudder of truth in this. Behold, the philosophy of the atrophied and mold-ridden food horde!
haha very true Liz! The fridge is a breeding ground for philosophical insight
Fuck yes
thanks Laggy!!!
Digging the Gospel.
Will, this is hilarious. It reminds me a little of some of James Thurber's satirical writing. The picture of the refrigerator is such a great story opener.
There was one part where I stopped and said, "Yep that's the way to do it." It was when your roommate was spreading peanut butter on Wonder Bread. Although it claims to build strong bodies twelve ways, anyone who has played with a slice of Wonder Bread knows that all you have to do is squeeze it to get a ball of raw dough. That being said, it is the absolutely best bread on which to make a peanut butter sandwich. So soft and mushy and yummy!!
100% I share your reverence of Wonder Bread haha now I'm hungry
Your writing in that piece as terrific Will. Thank you.
too fucking good for its own good.
i cant even... i just cant even...
pfffffffffffffffffffffff
<need smaller and smaller fonts for smaller and smaller Fs so that the "Pffff" can continue as my sigh decreasing in magnitude for ever>
don't worry, I can see the fffffffffs getting smaller and smaller and it is beautiful in its infinity
"We remember what we’re supposed to be when we collapse into ourselves." Ain't that the truth?!
It feels right to me tbh
I mean.