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Joan Spilman's avatar

Wow! What a read!

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Donn Harper Jr.'s avatar

Genius!

This should be a taught in school!

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Leanne Shawler's avatar

Woah! This is so very excellent!

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

I have read that the faerie folk of folk myth, legend, etc. that this is based on were actually considered to be the LOWEST FORM OF VERMIN, rather than mostly stalwart, helpful, dependable creatures, & elves were DISGUSTING SLOBS at best. Exactly how this data came to be garnered is anyone's guess.

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Maurice Clive Bisby's avatar

I have a great deal of respect for any author who can write with such wit, care and authority on a subject of this magnitude. David is to be thoroughly commended. Respect, Maurice

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Ollie - if Only i's avatar

love this work... Respectfully Ollie G

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David MacGregor's avatar

I have been reading ETA Hoffman fables lately which mix humans with fairies and your Toon riots certainly tell a grisly and under recognized story of antagonism.

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Robert Garron's avatar

How apropo! I wrote several science fiction stories dealing with cartoon characters coexisting in the same universe!

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Thalia Toha's avatar

David- This is an insightful read. Firstly, I didn't know about this bit about Toontown. Secondly, the concept of pairing destruction with what is typically the delightful category of 'toon' is brilliant to the nines. I think tragedy and comedy has always paired well together, when done right, almost in a Shakespearean way. And your piece here is a true echo of this principle. Happy holidays and happy New Year! Cheers, -Thalia

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Noel Spangler's avatar

Very creative! Well done.

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Emmanuel Goldstein's avatar

Oh, so THAT'S what Roger Rabbit was about o_O

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