Award winning posts, and the envelope please....
Nov 18th, 2003, 06:39 AM
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Does anyone else remember the what should I have for lunch post? I got a big laugh out of that.
I remember the Maine haunted hotel story - I was dieing to read the next installment.
And I loved the 2 Londoners report of the SW. Very funny.
Any trip report that is about more than just what was consumed where is interesting. I like reading about peoples impressions of places. Its really hard sometimes to put words to what you are feeling so I admire those that can do it well.
I remember the Maine haunted hotel story - I was dieing to read the next installment.
And I loved the 2 Londoners report of the SW. Very funny.
Any trip report that is about more than just what was consumed where is interesting. I like reading about peoples impressions of places. Its really hard sometimes to put words to what you are feeling so I admire those that can do it well.
Nov 18th, 2003, 07:36 AM
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If anybody @ Fodors is listening....how about compiling "Best of Fodors Posts" in your General Index (i.e.,where you have the various geographic areas, 'Other Topics', etc.) It's fun recalling the above mentioned posts & it wld be great for us to be able to readily access them!
Nov 18th, 2003, 09:00 AM
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My personal favorite is the pilot tipping. There was one a few years ago where the topic line was something like "fjlp" -- and the creative people had a heyday. Loved the monkey thread, and anything about crispy pink jogging suits or haggis.
I also remember the spoiled bride-to-be who wanted the guests to fly to Hawaii, then disappear. I wouldn't call it award-winning (maybe thought-provoking).
I also remember the spoiled bride-to-be who wanted the guests to fly to Hawaii, then disappear. I wouldn't call it award-winning (maybe thought-provoking).
Nov 19th, 2003, 03:20 PM
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Tipping the pilot. I loved that one, especially the part about using a Crown Royal bag.
I also loved the one about passengers having to fly naked, segregated by sexes, with only plastic spoons for the meal.
I also loved the one about passengers having to fly naked, segregated by sexes, with only plastic spoons for the meal.
Nov 19th, 2003, 04:02 PM
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The Monkey thread was my favorite followed by Tipping the Pilot. How about the thread where the gal breaks up with her abusive boyfriend and wants to know if she should take him to Hawaii since the trip is already paid for.
Nov 19th, 2003, 04:16 PM
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Clara and Herb? Pray tell!
And thanks all!!!
Love that Roxy! I'll be doing her kayak trip soon, and when I called they were in awe of her, mine wasnt' the first to use darling turn-it-on as the person recommending the trip. So kudos to darling Roxy!!!
And thanks all!!!
Love that Roxy! I'll be doing her kayak trip soon, and when I called they were in awe of her, mine wasnt' the first to use darling turn-it-on as the person recommending the trip. So kudos to darling Roxy!!!
Nov 21st, 2003, 05:50 AM
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There were also threads about "I was drunk the day my mother got out of jail" and "Moments of lunacy, moments of Zen" -- I think on the Europe board -- that were wonderful. Unfortunately, I think we've lost some of the most creative and whimsical people thanks to the creeps who take over a thread with political ranting or just plain thug-like nastiness, which makes Fodor remove the thread and it's lost forever in cyberspace.
Occasionally a troll thread comes along that prompts lots of really funny stuff, but the spoilers are out there and they've found this board. Too bad. I miss Elvira, whose funny trip reports were a delight. She deserved an award category all by herself.
Occasionally a troll thread comes along that prompts lots of really funny stuff, but the spoilers are out there and they've found this board. Too bad. I miss Elvira, whose funny trip reports were a delight. She deserved an award category all by herself.
Nov 21st, 2003, 06:28 AM
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gyppielou, Clara and Herb were the stars of a Europe Forum thread that could only have existed in the pre-registration era. You can see it at http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...d=2&tid=879167.
Is is truly a thread for the ages.
Is is truly a thread for the ages.
