A Conversation for The Manifesto for the Campaign to rename Thursday, "Thing"

Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 1

Simetra

What happened to Ford Prefect during his 15 years on Earth before the Vogons destroyed it?
When did he first meet Arthur dent?
Did he ever appear in a production of Godspell?
These and may other questions remain unanswered...until now
As a community exercise I propose we right the Prequel...One line at a time
This could take his adventure in many directions, but I think we should drawn along a time line till that particular Thursday when he walks up Arthur Dents drive to and talks to Prosser.
We may consider sub plots, such as the Islington party Arthur went to and maybe a bit background regarding Trillian.
To start we must consider he is no Ford as yet but must establish his Earth bound identity.
I will start with a simple lead in.


The journey to Earth had been difficult with no direct hyperspace route available in this quadrant.






Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 2

Ralph the Wonder Llama and André the dodo; Excrement Occurs

Owing to his pushing the wrong button, the landing hadn't been all that good, either.


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 3

Simetra

He had decide only to stay on this crummy planet for a couple of days just to update The Guide,


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 4

Ralph the Wonder Llama and André the dodo; Excrement Occurs

and maybe pick up a girl or two to make it worth his while.


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 5

Simetra

But having not yet investigated the sex types on Earth, he still is not sure which are the girls.


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 6

Ralph the Wonder Llama and André the dodo; Excrement Occurs

However, he is pretty sure he can have lots of fun finding out!


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 7

Simetra

He suddenly realizes he has not got an identity for himself, so goes into the nearest pub for inspiration.


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 8

Ralph the Wonder Llama and André the dodo; Excrement Occurs

At least, he tries, but the moment he enters what he thinks is a pub, he is hit by a screaming creature.


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 9

Simetra

"arrrgggghhhhh eeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiighhhhhhh whoooooooooiiiiiiiie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 10

Ralph the Wonder Llama and André the dodo; Excrement Occurs

Ford wonders what all those neat little cubicles are for.


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 11

Simetra

The icon of the female earth life form on the door that in went through, bothered him


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 12

Ralph the Wonder Llama and André the dodo; Excrement Occurs

He decided that if he wished to remain inconspicuos, it might be better not to go in untill he found out what it was for.


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 13

Simetra

Being a hitchhiker, he decided to thumb a lift from a passing car, just then a classic Ford Prefect pulled up,


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 14

Ralph the Wonder Llama and André the dodo; Excrement Occurs

The door opened, and a scantily clad member of the species said: "hop in, stud!"


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 15

Simetra

as he got in he said"Well thank you, but actually my name is not Stud", "So who are you then"she asked


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 16

Simetra

(Ralph I think we need some input from others with this thread, do you have any community friends who may be worthy of this great work of fiction)


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 17

royalleothelion (thingite guard of the kings potty)

"I am err" he said and then looked at the car "Ford" he said "Ford Prefect"


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 18

Dr Anthea - ah who needs to learn things... just google it!

she looked at him pityingly before asking "well Ford where are you headed to?"


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 19

royalleothelion (thingite guard of the kings potty)

"I don't know" said Ford, then he looked at a sign "Islington" he said


Story - one line at a time "Ford Prefect the Prequel"

Post 20

The One They Call the Ponderer of the Ultimate Question and Income Tax (0 * 0) + (3 * 2) * (4 + 2 + 1) = 42

(thinks of a pun along the lines of'"i can take you all the way"', etc, etc, is't proud of it, but does not know if this is acceptable in polite e-society)


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