It’s actually a salute to Edward Bulwer-Lytton, who also coined the phrases “The pen is mightier than the sword,” “The pursuit of the almighty dollar,” and the term “the great unwashed.” (Thank you, Wikipedia). Of course, Old Snoop made him even more popular with the “It was a dark and stormy night” running gag. It inspired the annual Bulwer-Lytton writing contest for the worst opening line to a novel.
Really ComicLass, if you commented a few hours later, I wouldn’t have to witness your stupid jumping ICON distraction. Oh I know, you think you should be the center of attention!
How adout;The rains was coming from the northwest, down pouring at over 150 mph factoring in the winds. A night no one should be out and about. My name is Snoopy, and I am safe and sound inside my doghouse. I am not on top tonight with the rains and the 150 mph winds raging about. This is storms of storms. Will the flood waters rise?
I know the feeling, Snoopy, since I’ve done some writing myself and the process is often challenging. However, it’s awesome when things finally click and your piece sounds just like you want. Hang in there, buddy.
bigcatbusiness almost 8 years ago
Novel? That doesn’t even reach the short story status.
Templo S.U.D. almost 8 years ago
Darn writer’s block.
orinoco womble almost 8 years ago
This strip has killed that opening line forever. If you want to start with a late thunderstorm, you have to do it differently.
tracerbullet almost 8 years ago
It’s actually a salute to Edward Bulwer-Lytton, who also coined the phrases “The pen is mightier than the sword,” “The pursuit of the almighty dollar,” and the term “the great unwashed.” (Thank you, Wikipedia). Of course, Old Snoop made him even more popular with the “It was a dark and stormy night” running gag. It inspired the annual Bulwer-Lytton writing contest for the worst opening line to a novel.
hcarpenter1 almost 8 years ago
keep trying, it will get better
Robert Nowall Premium Member almost 8 years ago
But what about the king?
e.groves almost 8 years ago
“When around the corner a meat-wagon flew!
Chad Cheetah almost 8 years ago
Snoopy’s making fun of the novel “Paul Clifford”
gantech almost 8 years ago
As long as you don’t start out with “Call me Ishmael…”
Kip W almost 8 years ago
As I recall, A Wrinkle in Time starts off with that line too..“When around the corner a meat-wagon flew.” Q: What has four wheels and flies?
RRLarsen almost 8 years ago
Really ComicLass, if you commented a few hours later, I wouldn’t have to witness your stupid jumping ICON distraction. Oh I know, you think you should be the center of attention!
rickray777 almost 8 years ago
Sorry, Snoopy, ol’ pal. One sentence doth not a novel make.
Uncle Bob almost 8 years ago
He was a dark and smarmy knight…
Number Three almost 8 years ago
It’s a start.
xxx
MY DOG IS MY CO PILOT almost 8 years ago
It was a dark and stormy nightThe lavatory light was dimThere came a crash and then a splashMy God! She’s fallen in!
Cronkers McGee Premium Member almost 8 years ago
How adout;The rains was coming from the northwest, down pouring at over 150 mph factoring in the winds. A night no one should be out and about. My name is Snoopy, and I am safe and sound inside my doghouse. I am not on top tonight with the rains and the 150 mph winds raging about. This is storms of storms. Will the flood waters rise?
UpaCoCoCreek Premium Member almost 8 years ago
I don’t know, I’m on the edge of my seat.
neverenoughgold almost 8 years ago
Snoopy, maybe you should take a shining to Jack Torrance…
Snoopy_Fan almost 8 years ago
I know! Throw everyone for a loop. Start with: “It was a dark and stormy day.”
rgcviper almost 8 years ago
I know the feeling, Snoopy, since I’ve done some writing myself and the process is often challenging. However, it’s awesome when things finally click and your piece sounds just like you want. Hang in there, buddy.