h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Entry: The Excuse - A3359496
Author: Discus - U810641

A mere trivial flirt I had with a tutor upon a late essay submission, I hope it brings a smile to someones face, especially those who have tried to write when in love...

Yours,

Discus

Fabulous!

Witty, clever and all round smart ar*ed. Will you be writing more of these? It would make a great sequence - each week a different excuse written in the style of a different philosiphor.

Reminded me fondly of the many classes we missed and the many excuses given.

Thanks
N

Very neat. Very polished.

Pin (off to look for more)

Thanks for your comments, peeps. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Regarding a series, that might make an excellent idea. I will think about how and indeed, if to approach it - I don't want to over milk a concept!

Yours,

Discus

to you discus, great entry

i would like to see more of these, and i definitely think this is a cert for the agg, if not the underguide

SuperSam

I like this Intelligently written.

Thank you so much for all of your comments. You've each given me a real boost!

For the first time in years, I am tempted to begin writing again. In fact, I do believe I am going to.

I don't think I will turn this into a regular series, unless a wealth of ideas suddenly present themselves. I might add to it occaisionaly though...

Meanwhile, off to write...

Yours,

Discus.

I like.

Even being entirely ignorant of the styles of Philosophers it gave me the giggles in several places. Mainly those understated incongruities.

I coulnd't agree more.

I read this first a couple of weeks ago, and then again today.

Smart, fresh and new. It brought a smile to my face on both occasions.

Congratulations! This piece has been picked by the UnderGuide miners and accepted by the editors for inclusion in the h2g2 UnderGuide. It will be featured on h2g2's front page in due course and then be displayed on the shelves of the UnderGuide Archives at A2112490 and the official archives at C1233.

More information and a link to what happens next can be found at the <./>underguide</.> HQ. A helpful friendly Gem Polisher should drop by your personal space soon to discuss any last minute polishing.

On behalf of the UnderGuide, thank you . No doubt your excuse will soon be in use in schools and colleges across the world .

Hello Discus!

I'm polishing this up for the UnderGuide, you can find the polished version here: A3581110

I hope it meets with your approval, I really enjoyed working with it. Quite an inspired piece of writing .

If you have any problems or questions, just let me know, I'm happy to make whatever changes you find necessary. Congratulations!

broe

Fantastic, I'm really chuffed! My face looks like this:

Absolutely happy with the polished version, thanks for the time you spent on it. And thank you to the UG crew!

Anyone fancy some ?

Yours,

Discus.

Congrats discus

SuperSam

As a fellow philosopher, I like it!

You're one the front page! (read in a sing-song voice)

Well done!

Well done,

Ps: I presume that after all that has been said it would have been difficult for the powers that be, to come up with a good enough excuse not to!

thanks guys, I would be smiling, but, so my doctor tells me, I have ruptured my cheek muscles through beaming (like this: ) too much of late. The corrective surgery will cost approx. £3,200, though he needs to speak to a consultant before he can confirm.

As such, I have filed a lawsuit against hootoo for causing pleasure with the effect of beaming. It's going to be a long haul, but I'm sure I can count on your support through this difficult period.

Yours,

Discus.