I was just thinking about that phrase... I'm not entirely sure why really. I haven't watched that movie/read that book in a LONG time.
It's almost time for me to disappear from the world for a good week or two while I attempt to channel all of my writing talents and efforts into a few lengthy papers about things I don't really give a damn about. Exams can be such a hoot.
So, while I'm away and rotting in my own academic hell, I thought I'd host a contest.
It's pretty easy. Just begin your poem with the phrase "I am Jack's... " Fill in the blank with whatever you'd like and take it from there. Creativity, imagery... etc. You know the drill, I'm sure. Give me something strong.
Rules
- no chat speak
- please label any potentially offensive/alienating material. I don't mind it in this arena, just don't fling it into an open crowd please.
- not really a rule, but I just caution you against rhyme. Anything trite or overly familiar will not win you points here.
I will attempt to comment on every entry, but I will be a Jack's overflowing sense of anxiety in the days to come, so please forgive me if I'm not the most gracious contest holder you've ever written for this time around. I promise to read every word. ^_-
And on that note, take it away.
(Oh, and to be fair, for those of you who have gotten this far without really having a clue what I'm talking about - few of you, I hope - "I am Jack's... " is from Fight Club.)
Photo is not mine : http://www.flickr.com/photos/neversaydie/2218550875/
It's almost time for me to disappear from the world for a good week or two while I attempt to channel all of my writing talents and efforts into a few lengthy papers about things I don't really give a damn about. Exams can be such a hoot.
So, while I'm away and rotting in my own academic hell, I thought I'd host a contest.
It's pretty easy. Just begin your poem with the phrase "I am Jack's... " Fill in the blank with whatever you'd like and take it from there. Creativity, imagery... etc. You know the drill, I'm sure. Give me something strong.
Rules
- no chat speak
- please label any potentially offensive/alienating material. I don't mind it in this arena, just don't fling it into an open crowd please.
- not really a rule, but I just caution you against rhyme. Anything trite or overly familiar will not win you points here.
I will attempt to comment on every entry, but I will be a Jack's overflowing sense of anxiety in the days to come, so please forgive me if I'm not the most gracious contest holder you've ever written for this time around. I promise to read every word. ^_-
And on that note, take it away.
(Oh, and to be fair, for those of you who have gotten this far without really having a clue what I'm talking about - few of you, I hope - "I am Jack's... " is from Fight Club.)
Photo is not mine : http://www.flickr.com/photos/neversaydie/2218550875/
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on December 14, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 75, Bronze: 25
- Final notes: Thanks for entering my little contest. It was a little filler thing for me between exams, so please excuse me for not being as generous as I might otherwise have been with my comments. I promise if you enter another contest of mine in the future, you'll get a more careful comment.
But thank you, again, for taking the time to give me something to read. I really liked most of these entries a lot. I was really impressed with the range of takes on the prompt. They were fun to read, really.
Hope you all have an excellent holiday and to see many of you again in future contests.
Contest Winners
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I am Jack's complete lack of self-control
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I am all that is 'wrong' with Jack
But is what made Jackby Lady Nightshade 27 lines, 3 comments, on Nov 27 7:01 PM 2008. In Life, Contemporary, Spiritual, Thoughts• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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I am Jack's ever failing self esteem.
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I am Jack's heartacheby Voodoo Eyes 23 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 27 11:41 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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I am Jack’s secret hands
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I am Jack's wallet and right now I am empty
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I am Jack's cold-hearted smirk
Waiting in the dreary murkby ghosttown 8 lines, 1 comment, on Dec 12 7:46 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. -
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I am Jack's darkening path.
Behind me crumbles the pastby JackAfter6 15 lines, 2 comments, on Dec 12 8:33 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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<3 Fight Club
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Normally i dont write things just for contests
I usually write something then find a contest for it
But i am a huge fight club fan and this just inspired me, despite it being 1am here in the uk
I am Jack's enlightened mind
I am Jack's out of shape body
I am Jack's loved heart
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I thought we weren't supposed to talk about Fight Club?! :-P
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<3 fight club is my main life inspiration ha
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Okay, well, I've never seen fight club, so I'm just going to write off of "I am Jack's" if that is okay.
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haha, that's brilliant yer doing this contest based off of that.
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I saw the title and I was like:
No... it couldn't be a contest for...
But yes, "Fight Club" it is indeed.
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Nuuu. x.x Blah, I wanted to enter. I think I'm about 4 hours too late...haha
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well, here's your chance. I've extended it. ^_- hope to see your entry.
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