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Summary

A Medium user challenges other writers to continue a humorous dream narrative set in a virtual Colosseum, inviting them to contribute to a collaborative storytelling event called "The Grammar Games."

Abstract

Michelle Stone sparked the idea with a whimsical dream post on Medium, where writers are envisioned as gladiators in a packed Colosseum. This playful challenge has been extended to the Medium community, particularly to those mentioned in the original dream, to contribute 200-word posts that continue the story. The initiative, dubbed "The Grammar Games," encourages writers to engage in a creative exercise, sharing their perspectives and adding to the meta-narrative. Participants are invited to submit their additions either as comments on the original post or as responses to the challenge post, with the aim of fostering a sense of camaraderie and fun within the writing community.

Opinions

  • The author finds Michelle Stone's original dream sequence amusing and worthy of expansion.
  • There is an expressed desire to see contributions from specific writers mentioned in the dream, suggesting a collaborative and interactive approach to storytelling.
  • The author encourages a broad range of Medium writers to participate, indicating a belief in the diversity and creativity of the platform's community.
  • The challenge is presented with a light-hearted tone, emphasizing the enjoyment of writing and community engagement over competition.
  • The author hints at a possible follow-up if the initial challenge does not receive a response, showing commitment to the narrative's development.
  • Gratitude is expressed towards the Medium community, and there is an anticipation of a fun-filled week as the challenge unfolds.

Sound the clarion!

A CHALLENGE HAS BEEN ISSUED

This morning, Michelle Stone wrote a hilarious dream sequence where the heroic, yet mortal writers stand against the very Gods of Medium in a virtual Colosseum:

There in my dreams were Henry Wismayer and Jon Westenberg standing at dawn in a packed Colosseum. Morgan Rock Loehr stood at Henry’s side. Benjamin P. Hardy stood next to John…

For two hundred words, I laughed over my morning tea and yearned for more. And so I say to you, denizens of Medium, stand up and let your pens (not a typo, you pervs) be heard!

Let the Grammar Games begin!

Write a 200 word post to continue the Michelle’s story.

I call upon every writer mentioned in the story to add their zero cents (should we not give back all that we have received from Medium?):

Henry Wismayer, Jon Westenberg, Morgan Rock Loehr, Benjamin P. Hardy, Gutbloom, Ellie Guzman, elizabeth tobey

But why should it end there? If every manner of sexual, physical and psychological experience can be exposed for the world to see, don’t be shy, Medium! Stretch yourself, enjoy fifteen minutes of Sunday silliness and add your perspective to our meta version of Gladiator.

I call upon all my favs to add but a sentence stating where they are and what they are doing as they watch the field of battle. Just one sentence, please? You know who you are, but I shall have to call you out anyway, as this will appear on your alerts.

You can either submit your comment here, or respond to this post below.

[UPDATE: Find the complete story, combining all chapters up to present:

I hope the arbitrers of life hacking will join the fray. If not, I’m afraid I’ll unleash another salvo of faux hacks.)

Thanks and have a great week!

Dave Pell, Sherry Caris, Kel Campbell, Andrew Costa, Nicole Dieker, Stret¢h, talia jane, Amanda Rosenberg, Heather Nann, The Bosha, ☀️Rama☀️, Steve Hull, Holly Wood, Full Frontal, Hank Green, Abby Norman, Jessica Semaan, Sarah Cooper, Tania Braukamper, Tom Mitchell, Paulo Coelho, Jack Boulware, Matt Galligan, Gabriel Abraham Garrett, Hassan S. Ali, Tobias van Schneider, Tim O’Reilly, Paige Craig, David Amsden, Darin Ross, Blake Jamieson, CamMi Pham, Paul Armstrong, Sahil Lavingia

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