The story goes that Ernest Hemingway once claimed his finest work consisted of six words: "For sale: baby shoes, never worn."
The people at Smith magazine took that idea and ran with it, asking readers to send in six-word memoirs. They're now collected in a book, "Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs From Writers Famous and Obscure."
Some samples from the book:
Cursed with cancer, blessed with friends.
I still make coffee for two.
I like big butts, can't lie.
(Threw that last one in there to let you know they're not all bittersweet.)
So here's your challenge: How would you sum up Charlotte in six words?
Here's a few to get you started:
We tore that down years ago.
Don't go to church? Really? Hmmm....
Where Buffalo comes to get warm.
OK, this is harder than it looks. You can do better. Six words, no more, no less. Show us what you've got.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Sum up Charlotte in six words
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Level playing field: require school uniforms.
Avoid political correctness: fix real problems.
Toss it, flick it, trash it.
the rude comments say a lot
can't we all just get along?
the south is nice, the north is nice
illegal or legal - people are people
enjoy your day, stop hating others
yes, i know - one had eight
can't edit, but fear math majors!
Wanted: Hard working souls, rich rewards
Moving, moving. Not anymore - Charlotte's home.
Charlotte, the armit of the southeast
We don't do that down here.
Intolerance is not a Christian virtue.
Don't try to change things here.
Hatteras: Outer Banks. Charlotte: Bigger Banks.
We'll take your money. Go home.
Charlotte: Atlanta on a slow day.
We think SC means Suburban Charlotte.
Now you can lose OUR lottery!
almost summer, summer, still summer, christmas
NASCAR redneck-turn left, go fast
Trailer parks, tire tracks, patio lights
We want change, why don't you?
Damn yankee, came here and stayed
Miss the Charlotte of the 60's.
Elderly unfriendly so stay homebound evertday
All glitz no class looser city
blow it up and start over
has no claim on blue skies
It's geographical location renders it stagnant
McCrory pet projects get F
Light Rail Line: Ride for Free
Christians are plenty; righteous folks few
Don't like taxes? Leave right now.
South Carolina: Home to smart Charlotteans
Get rich quick? I think not.
Corrupt Politicians make Mecklenburg County home
Newcomer talking s***?, JUST MOVE BACK!
Hate Charlotte? There's million more cities.
Please stop growing, more haters comming!
Born and Raised in the Meck.
TOO MUCH BIGOTRY, NOT ENOUGH LOVE!
RACIST AS EVER, TIMES NEVER CHANGE
McCrory,Stephens,City-Council, Government-HATERS!!!!
Beautiful city being killed by traffic.
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Big city with small-town charm.
Leaders want Atlanta; not sure why.
Easy to hate, easy to love.
Impatient newcomers should've seen '90s Charlotte.
glad i left, never goin back.
where once great athletes end careers
It is so boring it hurts
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