Some ideas are just so cool.

[spiffynoodle]

I found this in another friend's blog and I just had to share. I find this just fascinating.

In the 1920s, Ernest Hemingway bet ten dollars that he could write a complete story in just six words. He wrote: “For Sale: baby shoes, never worn.” He won the bet.

Here's my (Jeff's) attempt:

His gift, though expensive, was worthless.

And enjoy these as well. Some with famous names.

There’s love left over, freezer-burned.
     - Ryan Rivas

Planet burns. People shop for swimsuits.
     - Ryan Rivas

Jesus returns, not what I expected.
     - Ryan Rivas

Wasted my whole life getting comfortable.
     - Richard Merrington

Ditched the map, found better route.
     - Gillian Smellie

Dorothy: “Fuck it, I’ll stay here.”
     - Steven Meretzky

He read his obituary with confusion.
     - Steven Meretzky

Corpse parts missing. Doctor buys yacht.
     - Margaret Atwood

Batman Sues Batsignal: Demands Trademark Royalties.
     - Cory Doctorow

The baby’s blood type? Human, mostly.
     - Orson Scott Card

With bloody hands, I say good-bye.
     - Frank Miller

From torched skyscrapers, men grew wings.
     - Gregory Maguire