It's a normal sort of day when Blue Collar returns home to see his adopted daughter Topsy Turvy entertaining herself with her crayons and incredibly creative drawings. He's had a long day at work and kicks back to watch a little TV, where a troubling report is playing on the news. What's a father to do when the whole world seems destined to bring unbridled chaos into an impressionable young mind?
I'm unsure if this is canon or not, in regards to my fanonverse. We'll say tentatively yes, until I decide on if I want to do anything with Screwball. I love the idea of her--and absolutely adore 'Daddy Discord', I'm just not sure if she has a place in my own 'verse yet, heh.
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Just a simple little piece, I got bit by a desire to write a very short Slice of Life and nothing else. Dumbfounded on what to write about, I asked and between Bronymaster and Sunnydaze I was given two words: Screwball and tornadoes. Well, what the heck am I to do with that? But gave it about twenty minutes and bam, idea. And here you go.
Super short, but I hope you got a decent kick out of it, heh. Sometimes you just gotta write something short and silly.
Also, credit on the title (which I suck at) goes to Merc the Jerk. It was bloody perfect. I'm almost sad to use it on something so quick and done. ...perhaps there's a series of shorts here? This must be investigated.
Cover art belongs to cactusheart--whom I wanted to ask directly for permission, but sadly did not get a reply in time. So I may well remove it eventually...I really don't like using it without talking to the artist, but...I want a cover. So...yes.
Cute little story. However, you should place a space between paragraphs.
Like that. You get a fav!
My thought process during the fic:
Awww... such a loving husband, working so hard to support his family. Although there were ups and downs, he pulled through in the end, and his reward was a loyal wife and cute daughter. Said daughter seems a little...off, but I'm sure one day she'll discover the magic of friendship an-
Oh...turns out the daughter is possibly a magic psycho...K
Haha. I felt nothing but warm and fuzzy up until the very last line. Way to make a fic that sticks with you after you're done reading it
I'll say it again. AWESOME last line. Those things are so hard to get perfect, but you went and did it! Also,
wow! I LOVE your characterization. I actually would love to see more of those parents. And their daughter. What really amazes me is how even the news ponies, despite that one not even having a name, had clearly-definied characters. Great job, man, and if I wasn't already following you, I'd have to watch you for this one. So instead I'll just give you this yellow star.
Only complaint was a few random words I thought didn't fit but they were few and far between. Okay, that's all for now.
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Eh, I did with my first story and haven't gone through with it since. I'll probably get to it eventually. I get why it bothers people, but I find it a little silly--after all, real books don't do that! Anyways, thanks a lot for the read and the fave! I appreciate it greatly.
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Wooo! To be honest, the entire story was written for that line alone, heh. I am so bloody proud of it. Glad you enjoyed it and found it heartwarming to boot! That's just, like, bonus, man.
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Hahah, thanks a lot Kartal. Means a fair bit from you--especially the praise on my ability to characterize even the most minor of roles. I try. I'm glad that at least one person thinks I succeeded.
1241743 Oh it doesn't BOTHER me. I enjoyed what you did and there is not a single flaw in this, though I do know some will down vote you behind that silly reason.
The content of this, however, as I said, is flawless. This goes in my favorite five fics I've read of this site. 
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Oh lawsy, I don't know about that--why is it the fics that you do on a random whim and with little effort always turn out the be the most loved? Hahah, such insanity! Be sure to check out those guys I linked, as it was their suggestions that really helped this. They deserve a little attention, too.
1241817 Maybe what you think is random is something that come from your heart and not your head.
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Hahah, oh believe you me, it all comes from the heart--I don't have much else besides, heh.
1241858 I know the feeling. But this is amazing, having the exact innocence captured in words. I'm envious.
Okay, I did smile at that last line I must admit...That's like a joke I would write. This was for the majority brilliantly written PC, save a few words. However, TV? TV? These ponies got advanced very quickly
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I know! But a radio wouldn't have worked and a newspaper DEFINITELY wouldn't have worked. I don't know how else I could do it, y'know? Anyways...Magic!
Also, yay! I've done something as well as you could do and you said it yourself! I feel so accomplished now!
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You and Kartal with the words though--which words, if I might ask?
1242178 I'm not awake enoguh to actually pick out all of the words in there, sorry. And...hmmm...I see a magic TV as a carved tree trunk with a unicorn stood on stop for some unknown reason...Quite a funny picture really.
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To be fair, there's a commercial with Pinkie Pie playing video games. It works.
1243217 Yeah, but Pinkie Pie is Pinkie Pie. I expect it from her. Hmm...maybe Pinkie became a Tele salespony.
1242178>>1243217>>1243340 Hey have you see Sunny's idea for a box powered by unicorn magic that plays video games? That's explanation enough for me. Besides, how do we know PC's idea isn't in DA FUUUUUUUtrue!
Heh, you already know my opinion. Great fic ^^
...so sad this is complete... but that last line was perfect.
Ouch. Very good. I almost stopped reading during the backstory, which is at the start. Maybe there's a way of shortening that.
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Which backstory? Blue Collar and his wife's? Details, man! Don't leave me hanging! But I'm glad you enjoyed it, heh.
1483509 Everything up to "...and we’re getting scattered reports that this is the worst storm in over two hundred years." I see why you want all that stuff in there, and why you don't want to start in with the TV report (because then you can't easily go back to backstory), but there's no real hook in the first thousand words. Typically when I run into this problem, I either make the story shorter, or make it longer by putting in something attention-getting. Skywriter is really good at making stuff interesting without having a hook, though I can't figure out how he does it.
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*shrug* This is all the Story demanded--it wanted no more and could go with no less. I personally see no issues with it, but I do appreciate the comment greatly.
Upon reading the final line I was just ".......What..." 0.0
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'What' in what way, might I ask?
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The "wasn't expecting that" kind of way. Hope that clarifies.
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Ah, so in the way I intended it--always good to hear! Thank ye.
Nobody tell her about the cornfield.
"Silly Daddy, the TV copied me."
...no one tell her about the infinity gauntlet. her universe wouldn't stand a chance. You know, now that I think about it, I wouldn't put it past her to create the thing to fit her hoof...and that is a terrifying thought lol