A Praline to War
A great alliance is called to war ...8 total reviews
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
I was amazed by the differences each of the entrants took in their way of thinking about Candyland. Congratulations on being the winner. I could not remember the song well enough to know what those two words were. I liked the hint of the start of WWI mixed with the delightful happiness of Willy Wonka. Actually, I thought they all were pretty amazing, so you can really pat yourself on the back.
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I was amazed by the differences each of the entrants took in their way of thinking about Candyland. Congratulations on being the winner. I could not remember the song well enough to know what those two words were. I liked the hint of the start of WWI mixed with the delightful happiness of Willy Wonka. Actually, I thought they all were pretty amazing, so you can really pat yourself on the back.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2024
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Congrats, Patrick, on your contest win! What a wonderful take on this prompt here! To combine WW1 with Willy Wonka and this Candyland theme is quite a brainwave and you've magically achieved with some great puns and a large smattering of characteristic humour. I particularly like the alliterative "giant gelatinous ruler" and his genocide. And Dahl would have been proud of your "snarling muzzle of razor-sharp fangs.." There's so much more I could mention but won't for fear of making this too long:)) Well done and a virtual six from me. Debbie
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Congrats, Patrick, on your contest win! What a wonderful take on this prompt here! To combine WW1 with Willy Wonka and this Candyland theme is quite a brainwave and you've magically achieved with some great puns and a large smattering of characteristic humour. I particularly like the alliterative "giant gelatinous ruler" and his genocide. And Dahl would have been proud of your "snarling muzzle of razor-sharp fangs.." There's so much more I could mention but won't for fear of making this too long:)) Well done and a virtual six from me. Debbie
Comment Written 20-Nov-2024
Comment from Gayla putnam
I thought it was the Lollipop Kids, so I guess I'm way off. This is such a fun story, and thanks for the explanation at the end that confirmed it was like WWI. I pictured Gene Wilder throughout. I especially loved the confectionary continent and the Wonka Vision watch. I thought it should have won first prize. gayla
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I thought it was the Lollipop Kids, so I guess I'm way off. This is such a fun story, and thanks for the explanation at the end that confirmed it was like WWI. I pictured Gene Wilder throughout. I especially loved the confectionary continent and the Wonka Vision watch. I thought it should have won first prize. gayla
Comment Written 20-Nov-2024
Comment from Tim Margetts
One can never trust a vicious knid Patrick, we all know that.
I love the way you weave the play of WWI and Willy Wonka into a twisted psuedo fan fiction.
Your entry is much better than my feeble effort and I am pleased you won.
Well done.
Tim
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One can never trust a vicious knid Patrick, we all know that.
I love the way you weave the play of WWI and Willy Wonka into a twisted psuedo fan fiction.
Your entry is much better than my feeble effort and I am pleased you won.
Well done.
Tim
Comment Written 20-Nov-2024
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
If I ever had to go to war, I would want to be fighting here. Completely nuts but so much fun...for a war that is. I loved all the names you came up with. I loved that Swiss Miss was there in all her neutrality lol. I knew it was the Lollipop Guild. However, when the Monkees sang Last Train to Clarksville, I thought they were saying Clodsville. lol I found this by scrolling and don't know why it didn't show in my messages since I follow you. any ideas? Great job.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2024
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If I ever had to go to war, I would want to be fighting here. Completely nuts but so much fun...for a war that is. I loved all the names you came up with. I loved that Swiss Miss was there in all her neutrality lol. I knew it was the Lollipop Guild. However, when the Monkees sang Last Train to Clarksville, I thought they were saying Clodsville. lol I found this by scrolling and don't know why it didn't show in my messages since I follow you. any ideas? Great job.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Marilyn! I'm glad you liked it! It was a blind contest entry that I posted last week. When the contest ended last night, I decided to promote it. Thank you for the 6-star, dear friend! 😊
Comment from lancellot
Ha, this was crazy, but I loved each line and the information early one gave needed context to fully understand the situation Wonka and the others faced. I see why this won the contest, great idea.
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Ha, this was crazy, but I loved each line and the information early one gave needed context to fully understand the situation Wonka and the others faced. I see why this won the contest, great idea.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2024
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
Your selected lampoonery fits this competition theme very well indeed, although perhaps it should come under the category of 'fan fiction'.
Great tone and sense of playfulness.
Just a points of interest here -
, vermicious knids were originally aliens and not from loompaland! That's a movie affectation! lol
Wonkavision doesn't send images - This invention is used for instead of broadcasting images from a screen it broadcasts real life objects to the television set.
Lollipopkins - I believe it's the Lollipop Guild.
All the best
GMG
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
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Hi there,
Your selected lampoonery fits this competition theme very well indeed, although perhaps it should come under the category of 'fan fiction'.
Great tone and sense of playfulness.
Just a points of interest here -
, vermicious knids were originally aliens and not from loompaland! That's a movie affectation! lol
Wonkavision doesn't send images - This invention is used for instead of broadcasting images from a screen it broadcasts real life objects to the television set.
Lollipopkins - I believe it's the Lollipop Guild.
All the best
GMG
Comment Written 17-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
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Thank you for this! You certainly saved me on the "Lollipop Guild" count. My whole life I thought those little twerps were singing "We represent the Lollipopkins!" 🤣 And you are absolutely right about the "fan fiction" label. Your idea concerning Wonkavision was also well taken. I grew up on the movie and love it, and I did know this about Wonkavision. I decided to just keep the name of the brand so I could keep the reference, but change it to Wonkavision Industries. I think this is the best compromise. I really appreciate you helping me make my story better! 😎
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a fun fantasy story of war in Candyland and how those knids behaved reminded me of some politicians in America's election campaign! This is an inventive Wonka story full of ups and downs and magical moments, I enjoyed this wonderful escape from reality, good luck in the contest, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
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This is a fun fantasy story of war in Candyland and how those knids behaved reminded me of some politicians in America's election campaign! This is an inventive Wonka story full of ups and downs and magical moments, I enjoyed this wonderful escape from reality, good luck in the contest, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 17-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Dolly! I very much appreciate your exceptional rating! 😊