10 Words Competition - 20.02.2017

Written for this competition: http://www.writerscafe.org/contests/10-Words-I-Give/53864/

It is a well known fact that one must be a STICKLER to become a DOCUMENTED success in any field. This is the story of Ramu who was a CONSUMMATE master of yoga and in particular a move called the CROW. This move requires one to place ones hands on the floor and KICK your feet up off the ground balancing only on your palms.
Ramu was the world champion at this move and attributed his success to a sugar-free diet. He had never consumed one SPECK of DESSERT!
Sadly however, Ramu is now a regular COPPER who patrols the streets with a PAINTED PLASTIC name badge.
His yoga career came to a sudden end when his trademark move was barred by yoga masters worldwide. You might say Ramu was hit with a crow bar.

Author's Note

Thanks for reading (:

Reviews

[Chip Murison]

Ha ha. You do have a way with words - 10 to be exact. Very nice.

[Stan Lee]

I'm not too good at these but they're a fun writing exercise at least. :) Thanks for reading Chip.

[Nanaki]

Ive read a few of your pieces now and I really like your imagination and creativity. keep it up!

[Stan Lee]

Thanks a lot Nanaki. I appreciate your read & review. Glad you like my stories. :)

[Jamie]

"...Ramu was a HIT with a crowbar."

It's 02:30 here, I have a friend from my hometown who is currently asleep, and I almost choked on my ice cream laughing at this (I'm an adult... kind of... 22 counts, so yes, I'm eating ice cream this early :D).

"The crow,"... "Kick,"... I see why it was banned.

Absolutely ded. xD

[Stan Lee]

Yay! I made someone laugh!! Thanks for reading & reviewing Elendarin. Good to see you back too :)

[Hebe]

So funny... poor Ramu... loved it !

[Stan Lee]

Thanks Hebe

[Tbear]

AYE!!!! THAT WAS SUCH FUN!!! Oh how I would love to master the art of veryvery short stories! Brilliant! So do let us know how the contest went.... write on...

[Stan Lee]

Glad you found it fun :) thanks for reading & reviewing

[Raven Wyntermoon]

A well thought out comedic scenario for poor Ramu. This short story reminds me of some of Wes Anderson's 2000's film narrations.
Favorite Line: Ramu was the world champion at this move and attributed his success to a sugar-free diet.

[Stan Lee]

Thank you Raven. I appreciate you dropping by to read & review. :)

[Wicahpi]

Creative, Witty and Believable. I want to watch Ramu on YouTube videos teaching Yoga, or watch him as a Copper on the streets of London by day and secretly teaching "Crow" Yoga stances by night. I can picture it. Thank you for taking the 10 Words I Give challenge and for creating Ramu. I actually want to hear more about him. I loved the intended pun at the end. Very clever!!

[Stan Lee]

Aw shucks. You made my day with this super kind review! Thanks for creating the 10 words challenge and for reading & reviewing my attempts. I'm happy you enjoyed the character and especially glad you liked the pun at the end. Admittedly it was a bit weak, but the best I could come up with :D Thanks!

[Lorry]

What Clifford said :)
You certainly have a knack for these.

[Stan Lee]

Thanks Nemo :)

[Jacob Clifford]

What an interesting mind you have. This story works well with its limitations. Creative idea.

[Stan Lee]

Thank you Clifford. :) I'm glad you think so. I appreciate your review.

[Shannon]

Oh my! Excellent use of the words to create such a ridiculously clever set up.

[Stan Lee]

Thank you so much S.Mi. I appreciate your read & review. :)