July 2022 Challenge: Zingers

[grundyscribbling]

I wish I’d said that! We all love a cool comeback, a fierce burn, or a witty insult, particularly when it’s from one of our favorite characters. This month, we’re offering zingers and insults from literature and pop culture as inspiration. You may use the prompt any way you like - it need not be included in the fanwork, only inspire it!

To request a prompt, leave a comment on this Dreamwidth post, send us an ask on Tumblr, post in #monthly-challenges on our Discord, or email the mods.

In order to receive a stamp for your fanwork, your response must be posted to the archive on or before 15 August 2022. As July is Disability Pride Month, we also offer a stamp for any fanworks featuring a character with a disability. For complete challenge guidelines, see the Challenges page on our website.

Comments

[hhimring]

Could I have a prompt, please?

[grundyscribbling]

I told him to be himself; that was pretty mean, I guess. - Mad Men

[hhimring]

Thank you!

[hhimring]

I'm having more difficulty with this one than expected and there's not much time left.
Might you have another one left for me?

[grundyscribbling]

Sure. Does this one work?
“I can't bear fools.”
“Apparently your mother could.”

[hhimring]

Thank you very much! I'll see how that goes for me.

(I don't seem to have much zing in me at the moment, which is part of the problem...)

[grundyscribbling]

You don't have to zing, nor does the fanwork - anything that quote inspires will do. (And if it doesn't, there's plenty more...)

[zdenka]

One for me, please!

[grundyscribbling]

I desire that we be better strangers. - William Shakespeare

[starspray]

I'd like a prompt, please!

[grundyscribbling]

I never forget a face, but in your case, I'll make an exception. (No clear attribution.)

[grey_gazania]

May I have a second prompt?

[grundyscribbling]

A second prompt meaning the first one is not working out for you, or a second one meaning you're on a roll and want to go for two? (We are in no way bothered if it's the former, but if it is, we throw that prompt back on the available list!)

[grey_gazania]

On a roll and want to try for two!

[grundyscribbling]

How about this one?
He was the sort who stood on mountaintops during thunderstorms in wet copper armour shouting 'All gods are bastards’. - Terry Pratchett

[grey_gazania]

This actually gives me intense Zuko vibes, but alas, that is the wrong fandom.

[grundyscribbling]

Does that mean I should try again?

[grey_gazania]

I'm going to let it percolate and see if I can come up with anything.

[grundyscribbling]

Ok, let me know if you land on 'no, need a different prompt'!

[grey_gazania]

Will do. 👍 I'm trying to come up with something for Galwen for disability pride month.

[grey_gazania]

I think I need to toss this one back and get a new one. I'm coming up dry.

[grundyscribbling]

How about this one?
You should really come with a warning label. (no clear attribution)

[grey_gazania]

👍

[hlinspjalda]

May I have a prompt, please?

[grundyscribbling]

How about this one?
I’d agree with you but then we’d both be wrong. (No clear attribution.)

[hlinspjalda]

Thanks!