LJ Idol Topic #21: Playing the Odds

[the_vernacular]

The cat adjusted his fine cap, and was announced into the giant's throne room, where he bowed low before the giant.

"What is this?" asked the giant.  "I have seen a cat that could walk on two legs, but never one that walked in boots.  What a fine and novel supper!"

"Ah, my Lord," replied the cat.  "Alas, I fear I shall not have the honor of

Comments

[i_17bingo]

I often find myself rooting for the witches and giants in fairy tales because they are often conned, robbed, and slaughtered for no good reason, so I really, really loved this.

And the fairy-tale you used only made it more magical.

[the_vernacular]

I agree! In some stories it's specified that they're evil, but if you read the original text of the Perrault story, it never once says that the ogre (it's an ogre in the original) is villainous. He could be a perfectly nice guy, but we never get the chance to find out. He's just mistreated for being different.

Thank you!

[i_17bingo]

"...fairy-tale VOICE you used..." Stoopid stoopid Blackberry.

[basric]

I vaguely remember a fairy tale that went along thee lines but yours was stronger and definitely had a different twist at the end.
Neatly done.

[the_vernacular]

Oooh, if you remember it, I would love to see it. I don't know any Puss-in-Boots retellings, unless you count "Shrek!"

Thank you!

[applespicy]

Oh, I absolutely loved this! The classic fairytale turned on its head :)

[the_vernacular]

Thanks! Yeah, I have a lot of fun writing things like this. I really liked alephz' "Maid of Glass" story which was one reason I wanted to work with him and write fairy tales.

[comedychick]

He is a very clever giant. :D

[the_vernacular]

Yes! That is one relationship that is never going to get boring!

[comedychick]

That's for sure! It's a pretty good way to lessen the chances of her wanting to cheat on him, too.