Announcement

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

People have been asking when the "Junior Idol" was going to start.

For those who *don't* remember what that is about - it's for kids-teens who want to participate in an "Idol-event" without any eliminations.

The truth is I've been running an unofficial one for the last few weeks. Celena (who is 11) keeps asking me for topics for the stories she's been writing! :)

It's going to be a low-key thing. I'll open up a Home Game thread for adults to play along.

As to "when" it will happen -

I'm opening up sign-ups on Monday May 11th.

So if you know someone who might be interested, let them know!

Comments

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

So exciting! I know that KFP will be on board! He loves opportunities to be creative.

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

I was hoping!

I would just post the ones that Celena has been using, but they have all been hockey-related!

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

He would probably prefer they relate to soccer. Or dinosaurs. Or trains. Or anything that allows him to use the word but(t).

[kandigurl.livejournal.com]

Omg. I would SO homegame if the topic were "Butts". Or "Dinosaurs". Or "Dinosaur butts".

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

Dinosaur butts for the win!

[kandigurl.livejournal.com]

There once was a dinosaur named Mr. Sir.

He had a butt.

Sometimes he farted.

THE END.

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

Shh! He doesn't know the word "fart." His dinosaurs "pass gas" or "step on a duck." :)

[kandigurl.livejournal.com]

STEP ON A DUCK AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA I am using that from now on.

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

My family and a lot of people I know are familiar with that turn of phrase. Maybe it's a Central Pennsylvania-ism. Anyone?

(Yes, let's please have an etymological discussion about euphemisms for farts.)

[kandigurl.livejournal.com]

I have not heard it and I am in Texas. BUT apparently the phrase "My eyes were bigger than my stomach" is a common phrase that I only just heard for the first time earlier this year.

[kehlen-crow.livejournal.com]

In Russian we say "spoil the air". :-)

(I have never heard the duck one either, but I have not heard a lot of phrases.)

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

"Spoil the air" is very apt!

[itsjustc.livejournal.com]

I've always called a fart a 'Pumfy' although most people around here call them 'trumps'.

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

Never heard either of those. Where is "here," by the way?

[itsjustc.livejournal.com]

I'm in the north of England in Yorkshire :)

[tatdatcm.livejournal.com]

Break wind is what I heard a lot growing up. Etymology and a double entendre. :)

[dmousey.livejournal.com]

Ours was stepped on a goose... my dad would say "Quick, light a match." We'd run, once we learned what that meant!

[kandigurl.livejournal.com]

Will share!

[fidget]

Is it open to guinea pigs, too?

[kandigurl.livejournal.com]

Valid question.

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

Guinea pigs can definitely Home Game it.

I'd rather it be focused on the kids and anything that veers off that risks the whole "I'll pretend to write as a kid!" factor and while that might be fun for someone to do for their own satisfaction, that kind of defeats the overall purpose of "kids being creative".

I'd rather see adults, even adults experimenting with formats, Home Game.

[piggington.livejournal.com]

HI HELLO THIS IS LITTLE PIG I AM NOT PRETENDING TO BE A GUINEA PIG BUT I GUESS I'M NOT A KID EITHER IF I DO HOME GAME DOES THAT MEAN I GET TO CHEW ON ALL YOUR STUFF IN YOUR HOME I LIKE CHEWING ON YOUR STUFF I AM A GUINEA PIG THANK YOU I LOVE YOU

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

Luke here. If he's playing, I have to be allowed to play this Home Game.

I would also like his home address so I can drop by and... give him writing tips.

[piggington.livejournal.com]

HI HELLO THIS IS LITTLE PIG HI LUKE I AM LITTLE PIG I LOVE MAKING NEW FRIENDS YOU ARE MY FRIEND THANK YOU I LOVE YOU

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

My human gave me catnip this afternoon, something about "making up for the vet visit yesterday." I am currently sitting in a corner, watching the shadows on the wall.

So yeah, man, I love you, too. And also shadows. And the way my tail feels draped over my feet. Puuuuurrrrrrrr.

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

HELLO LITTLE PIG!

YES. THE HOME GAME IS WHAT YOU DO WHEN YOU COME INTO SOMEONE'S HOME AND CHEW ALL OF THEIR STUFF.

[piggington.livejournal.com]

HI HELLO THIS IS LITTLE PIG I AM A VERY GOOD CHEWER I AM GOING TO WIN HOMEGAME THANK YOU I LOVE YOU

[kehlen-crow.livejournal.com]

I don't know anyone like that :/.

But I'm looking forward to what will happen :-)

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

Me too!

I figure the first season of Idol had 9 contestants and rose to having nearly 300. If the first Junior version is proportional... ;)

Seriously though, I think it could be fun. Hope that other people agree with that and stick around to encourage them!

[bleodswean.livejournal.com]

I don't know anyone, either, but I do know that thistle_verse knows someone!

It's a good, strong idea. I really look forward to reading what our young writers will come up with!

[emo-snal.livejournal.com]

Damn I guess I better have some kids quick! ;D

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

Get on that!!!

[ravenshrinkery.livejournal.com]

I think qween394 might be interested in making another go-round, now that she's about another year of school down and expressing even more interest in writing longer pieces. We'll ask her. :)

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

Awesome!

[vaudy.livejournal.com]

I'm letting my friend know--her oldest (14) is definitely interested in writing, and some of her younger ones might be interested as well.

[beldar.livejournal.com]

So, especially if the kid is limited on his/her internet outlets, can the young entrant have the entries posted on mom or dad's account and enter?

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. Just let me know that's the case.