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V. C. Ackerman's avatar

You gotta get it! - “Best game ever” Not sure if this was intentional or not, but this reminded me of how social media is designed to set off the pleasure section of the brain so you’ll stay engaged whether you’re enjoying yourself or not.

He can’t get her out of his head - Where can I find a woman like that? On Facebook, apparently.

The Dog Code - And this is why you don’t give robots the ability to hijack bodies! As soon as Willie took over the dog I knew something bad was going to happen! The idea of three consciousnesses mixed together is both fascinating and horrifying.

“Then he got out of his chair, flopped down on his side on the porch, and started scratching behind his ear.” With his foot or with his hand? Doug is going to be in for a shock if he sees his son rubbing his ear with his foot! 🤣

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Writing is a far better pastime than social media. In my opinion. But also frustrating when I realize how small my audience is. 🤣

Facebook is not the place to find women. 😬 😉

(The Dog Code) There was no way that was going to turn out well. 🤣

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V. C. Ackerman's avatar

You should have a larger audience. Your writing is so good!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks V. Oddball humor and fiction are hard sells for some reason. Go figure. 🤓

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Elle Griffin's avatar

I love your music-inspired writing!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Elle. Fiction and music are my two favorite magics. 🤓

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

I love that app! 🤣 The Dog Code is so much fun! Perfect recipe for an "average" kid.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Dascha. I like lying on the porch also. 🤣

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

Deb has a theory that “My Best Friend’s Girl” is sung by Jessie after the singer of “Jessie’s Girl” steals her away.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

That works. Although My Best Friend’s Girl came out first in 1978. But there could be time travel involved. So let’s go with it. 🤓

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Ryan Pond | NUEXGUY's avatar

Not the direction I was expecting with the Willie story. Certainly more wholesome than my cynical brain was formulating hahahaha

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I try to be unpredictable. 🤓

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