tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post3737678825359713977..comments2024-03-18T19:24:40.624+00:00Comments on FICTION on the WEB short stories: The Man Who Married Himself by Charlie FishCharlie Fishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834189452905372024noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-22501033396772928492022-09-14T20:34:35.677+01:002022-09-14T20:34:35.677+01:00I decided to check out some of what you’ve written...I decided to check out some of what you’ve written and I read “The Man Who Married Himself.” I thought it was very funny—and you were only a child when you wrote it—and I thought you addressed every question respecting auto-amalgamation. I particularly liked the line about others being concerned lest you go blind. Really very funny. I had a good laugh. billBill Topenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-2805704312237047572020-07-25T02:44:54.063+01:002020-07-25T02:44:54.063+01:00This is so fresh and entertaining. Love it, especi...This is so fresh and entertaining. Love it, especially 'I felt quite lonely for several months after the break-up.'Fiona Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15051607461771023162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-75511973794240751252017-06-09T15:36:58.824+01:002017-06-09T15:36:58.824+01:00Much enjoyed!Much enjoyed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-54232787349149169392016-06-14T17:06:13.245+01:002016-06-14T17:06:13.245+01:00A very funny story,, indeed! This was once again w...A very funny story,, indeed! This was once again well constructed and engaging.<br /><br />I was sorry to not see a reference to alimony!<br /><br />Thank you for a fun read. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123442894702084804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-2474555080421676982014-07-15T15:46:16.750+01:002014-07-15T15:46:16.750+01:00An example of a writer skilfully shoe-horning his ...An example of a writer skilfully shoe-horning his reader into another person's footwear. It's impossible for the reader not to start comparing the 'normal' with the 'abnormal', and soon he/she finds themselves creating their own absurdist version of what might happen next. It's how humour builds...Thoroughly absorbing.<br /><br />Brooke FieldhouseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-45656943839007507432014-05-18T01:22:43.922+01:002014-05-18T01:22:43.922+01:00This is interesting, the title intrigued me. Jealo...This is interesting, the title intrigued me. Jealous that I didn't think of this first. Such a great plot and impeccable humour as well. I suppose marrying yourself does give you the opportunity to learn more about yourself... same goes for being alone.Ethan Regalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064777162768802306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-77284752007832318972013-09-17T00:47:43.440+01:002013-09-17T00:47:43.440+01:00Amusing vows! Nice illustration of the communal na...Amusing vows! Nice illustration of the communal nature of mankind--even narcissists prefer company other than themselves.I took a peek at the movie trailer--looks like a lot of fun, especially with the parents' reactions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12783350310611096039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-37295754964165291222013-09-17T00:42:02.289+01:002013-09-17T00:42:02.289+01:00Amusing vows, which I was delighted to see added h...Amusing vows, which I was delighted to see added here since it didn't occur to me that any would be said. Nice tongue-in-cheek story with a good message about narcissism--it really isn't good for anyone to be alone. I took a peek at the trailer too--looked like a lot of fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12783350310611096039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-55351004081941033402013-06-05T07:43:52.120+01:002013-06-05T07:43:52.120+01:00I could not stop reading. The writing is quirky an...I could not stop reading. The writing is quirky and the structure helps move along the story. Thank you for the story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-24316577688688929682013-05-30T08:46:46.343+01:002013-05-30T08:46:46.343+01:00A hilarious idea that allows for lots of humour a...A hilarious idea that allows for lots of humour and gives some food for thought too. I enjoyed reading this story.Irena Pasvinterhttps://sites.google.com/site/ipscribblings/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-17436673236328852812013-05-29T06:40:52.812+01:002013-05-29T06:40:52.812+01:00Hallo Charlie,
i must have missed this!
very nice ...Hallo Charlie,<br />i must have missed this!<br />very nice idea and well executed. i was wondering what would happen when he reached the 7 year itch!<br /><br />Michael McCarthyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-83715471646427739282012-06-08T09:52:10.337+01:002012-06-08T09:52:10.337+01:00Hi Cameron,
Yep, since I first published this sto...Hi Cameron,<br /><br />Yep, since I first published this story in 1999 (and probably long before then as well), someone seems to marry him/herself every few years. Here's another one: http://www.weirdasianews.com/2011/11/08/taiwanese-bride-marries-ring-wed/<br /><br />Thanks for the comments!<br /><br />CCharlie Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04834189452905372024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155197540326010032.post-64089589162698074772012-06-08T02:20:03.171+01:002012-06-08T02:20:03.171+01:00Mr Fish, your website appears to be leaking.
htt...Mr Fish, your website appears to be leaking. <br /><br />http://www.neatorama.com/2012/05/25/woman-marries-self/<br /><br />Despite the obvious silliness of this, there's some real melancholy as the relationship starts to dissolve, that sad-smile, shrugging "oh well" inevitability is still potent, even when framed as a joke.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848407964051093911noreply@blogger.com