Nonfiction
This Imperfect Day
Introduction Today is the last day of August, the final Bank Holiday of the year, so today should be one of relaxation because tomorrow work may not be. Luckily, I work in a fix ot blame environment but I am dealing with accountancy stuff, and I am not an accountant. That is by the way.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Critique
Do I Have The Time?
Introduction I love this picture that was shared by The Enchanted Booklet on Facebook here: I often feel under pressure to get things done, and usually there is no real pressure at all. I have been saddled with a major unexpected work issue that I need to fix in 48 hours, but that is my deadline, not anyone else's.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Critique
Pretty Good, Pretty Bad, Pretty Woman
Vivian is standing in that poured-on long red dress, with upswept hair, twinkly eyes and enormous Julia Roberts smile. Edward approaches, spiffy in a tux with a black bow tie, twinkly eyes and smug Richard Gere smile. He extends his arms and opens a jewelry box. With her white glove-enswathed arms, she moves to reach the sparkling diamonds and rubies inside. He snaps the box shut; she laughs. You can hear it. Roy Orbison croons “Pretty woman, walking down the street....” Even if you’ve not seen it, you know about the movie “Pretty Woman.” Millions saw it in theaters, millions more have seen it in the past decades, it remains a fun and popular favorite.
By B.B. Potter2 months ago in Critique
Technically Brilliant, Emotionally Dead. Top Story - August 2026.
What makes something overrated? Surely it is that acclaim and praise that has been bestowed upon it has been largely accepted as the general consensus. When people suggest something is the greatest and others nod in agreement for fear of speaking ill of that which should not be derided or criticised.
By Paul Stewart2 months ago in Critique
The Fishnet Delusion. Runner-Up in The Most Overrated Challenge. Top Story - August 2026.
I haven't written any criticism since my Master's, so I'm really grateful for the Overrated Challenge for encouraging me to do so. I have thoroughly enjoyed the process. Having always held reservations about The Rocky Horror Picture Show , it feels great to finally get them off my chest!
By Alyson Smith 2 months ago in Critique
The Vocal Leaderboard
Introduction The Vocal Leaderboard started off with good intentions to reward people for their work and performance on Vocal, and initially it worked, but like many of these things, people have learned how to manipulate it for their own benefit, though not always successfully.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Critique
Kevin, Stop Trying to Make Us Watch Animal House. Runner-Up in The Most Overrated Challenge.
About once a month, my friends Lisa and Bill Fun host a movie night for our group of about fifteen people. They ask for movie suggestions, everyone votes, and we gather around to watch whatever wins.
By Tina D. Lopez2 months ago in Critique
