Well, it's just past midnight, making tomorrow today, but whatever, it is now Sunday. I'm giddy from an excess of heat, caffeine, and vitamin B, which explains why I'm still. But it also explains me wanting to have some fun with our prompt and donor. This week we have a mystery donor, and you can guess who the donor is. False trails are welcome, too. If the donor does not out him or herself by the next prompt, I'll do it for him/her. Please remember any responses you wouldn't want your kids, parents, neighbors, priest, boss, etc. to read, please put in the rubber room (though links in this thread are always nice). If you are not sure, better safe than sorry. Okay, now the important stuff.... This week's prompt is: Crotch

Sorry for any mistakes as usual, as I decided to throw in a quick attempt! And, always many sincere thanks, Ame, for your continuous effort! *hugs* *** The five members of the newly formed Science Ninja Team stopped their youthful blattering and fidgeting as soon as they heard footsteps approaching the meeting room, and utter silence fell with the opening of the door. Dr. Nambu had spent the previous last couple of days incessantly commending the lecture on military tactics, they were going to be given on that day, as highly valuable and important for them to apprehend in order to exploit as much of the knowledge intake as possible during future battles. Nambu was the first one to enter the room, followed by a regally composed man, of a tall stature and in full uniform, boasting numerous medals, when politely gestured to make his appearance by the doctor himself. The high-ranking military figure walked a few, elegant steps towards a particular spot of the room, stopping at the right point where he had deemed he could have held sight of all the five, already transmuted ninjas, all at the same time. Five pairs of eyes returned a fixed gaze, seriousness now completely covering their faces, as they had already understood that playtime had been over the minute the door had been opened. Dr. Nambu coughed slightly to clear his throat, making an obvious effort to pull off an unreadable facial expression, the action of which having been totally uncomprehended by the spectators, at that moment in time, eyes now diverted onto him, as he broke the silence. In a strangely strained but nonetheless firm voice he started to introduce the guest lecturer, "Please welcome ... Colonel Crotch ..." *** ... and, yes ... I checked that such surname actually exists!

And, of course, only Nambu could keep a straight face at such a time! Nice one, Gatchamarie!

LOL, I love it, Gatchamarie! I keeping with this comedic theme, I'll post one of Sosai Tim's classic Gatchafunnies... So it's Tim's Gatrchafunny, but made from my screenshot. Can I take 25% credit on this?

Bwahahahaha....Julie, that is priceless!! TJ, that's exactly what I thought of when I saw this prompt! And yes, you totally can take some credit for it! I'm going to predict that this prompt could only have come from the one and only TranSMUT Jun! And thanks, ladies, I needed a good giggle today...

Uh, no. Not me. 'Crotch' is one of those words I tend to avoid, because its crude nature has the opposite effect of what I'm intending when I write smut.

Gatchamarie - NYAAAAAH! That was my first thought! Now I have to think of something else!

True...you write tasteful smut! Hmmmm...I'll have to think about this one...

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GM- No doubt the whole team fell over on that one. Can you imagine having that as your name? TJ - I haven't seen that in one in a while. EW - my husband is always telling me I'm humor challenged, so this must be an example of it. What's the connection between the word and earthquakes?

Ha! So TJ caused all of that commotion while trying to replace the "crotch"? Was she banging her head on the keyboard and causing earthquakes? *grin* Here's what I came up with...

Julie ... I'd like to think that Dr. Nambu might have allowed himself to vent out his reaction, and prepare himself for the others', during some time alone in his quarters! Guess this had been hard for him, too! TJ ... seeing that Gatchafunny popping out is always a pleasure! And, for me, you can add to your credit more than you have allowed for yourself!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite Gatchamarie - NYAAAAAH! That was my first thought! Now I have to think of something else!

Well ... then, guess I did well to write at the spur of the moment, for once! I would have ended up with nothing if I'd let time pass whilst rethinking! But, then, we wouldn't have known the seismology effects TJ's writing has on our planet! Becky ... I googled the word to be sure and ... yes ... I don't wish to offend anyone but there really are people, among them whom have even left a name, who have that surname! As to the Team's reaction ... that's why I left it to the imagination ... Springie ... that's just priceless! I'm sure that, that once, the Eagle forgot all about staying focused on the mission!!

Originally posted by gatchamarie Springie ... that's just priceless! I'm sure that, that once, the Eagle forgot all about staying focused on the mission!!

Kind of makes you wonder what the goons might do if she does a high kick! Becky -- sometimes it seems anything will cause an earthquake in Tokyo -- a tectonic plate shift, a flea sneezing...so why not a TJ letting out a frustrated shriek?

Originally posted by Becky Rock What's the connection between the word and earthquakes?

I'm not getting it either, Becky. I'm just confused?

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Hahahaha...Ryu often has trouble with those goon uniforms...but I'm sure he loves bragging that they are tight in the crotch!

I don't think Ryu's too happy with that fit!!!

Oh, KT! You've just so used the prompt at the right place and at the right time in your story!

KT -- every man's changing room nightmare! EW -- Give us a synonym for crotch quickly, before TJ does any more damange -- sorry TJ, couldn't resist this one! GM -- It always happens to the most serious, boring, upright people to get names like that, no? Serves them right! TJ -- I don't think I've heard of Gatchafunnies before -- where do they live on the internet? Springie -- oh Jun, with your kind of uniform, I wouldn't do that...

//"Princess, what does the crotch of the Spectran soldiers have to do with winning the war when we grow up and go to fight against them?" Princess dropped the book she was reading, and swivelled to look, open-mouthed, at her little brother. Keyop was a precocious child, very smart for his age, but even for him, this was going too far. Why would a ten-year old think of the enemy's crotch? Where did he learn that word? What on EARTH were they teaching him? "What do you mean, Keyop? It's got nothing to do with it!And where did you hear such nonsense?" Keyop looked thoughfully around, realising he had probably said a bad word. "Well, teacher said that we have to stop them before they crotch us," he blushed as he said the word. Princess's mouth remained open. Then a little light blinked above her head. "Keyop, are you sure that's what the teacher said? I mean, grammatically, this is not even english. And there's no reason she would mention the enemy's crotch." She blushed as well, but continued fearlessly on. "Are you sure she didn't say, 'we have to stop them before they encroach on us'?" Keyop looked at her in exasperation. "That's what I said!"//

And DT wins the prize for the most mentions of the prompt word this week........

LOL, Daniella! I remember similar incidents from when I was a kid, hearing words that *sounded* dirty... And as for Gatchafunnies, Sosai Tim has set up a website for them. http://paratime.ca/gatcha_funnies.html

Originally posted by KT1972 And DT wins the prize for the most mentions of the prompt word this week........

Now we need someone to use as many definitions as possible in one fic!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite

Originally posted by KT1972 And DT wins the prize for the most mentions of the prompt word this week........

Now we need someone to use as many definitions as possible in one fic!

Yay! Another challenge!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun LOL, Daniella! I remember similar incidents from when I was a kid, hearing words that *sounded* dirty... And as for Gatchafunnies, Sosai Tim has set up a website for them. http://paratime.ca/gatcha_funnies.html

Thanks TJ! Great find!

LOL! Oh Daniella- that is perfect! So many times, students would come up to me and say something, and my jaw would drop and I'd say, "What did you say???" and it would be something totally innocent, just mispronounced. I really wish I had written those things down when I was teaching...

Hmmm... how many definitions does "crotch" have anyway? I can only think of one other one (that adds a few letters to the word, too...but could still work for the prompt). I'm a little afraid to go and look it up...

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Hahaha...I did dare to look it up...those are great, EW! I was also thinking of using a variation of the word..."crotchety" as in "crotchety old man"...LOL!

That works, too!

Oooh, love that shot of the Condor, TJ. What episode was that from? You girls are killing me! I needed a good laugh today. Now I'm going to have "crotch" on the brain for the rest of the night! LOL.

Not that there's anything the matter with having Condor crotches on the brain...you're definitely in the right place!

Originally posted by Redbird Oooh, love that shot of the Condor, TJ. What episode was that from?

It's from Eagle Riders, meaning that it originally came from Gatchaman II. I think it wold be one of the earlier episodes... Ooh, here it is! http://www.junsjoint.net/eagleriders/eagleriders05.html

Originally posted by Springie Not that there's anything the matter with having Condor crotches on the brain...you're definitely in the right place!

Yes, definitely in the right place it seems! TJ: Thanks for the link to the screenshot. Gatch II? You would think I'd have remembered that shot!

Springie - love Ken's look! Hope she didn't tell him that during a mission. KT - I hate to say it, but my first thought was they gave him a woman's uniform. DT - Poor Keyop. His stutter/lisp strikes again.

DT ... I agree ... that kind of thing happens a lot, especially with children! Only ... these days, sometimes, when I do think that my kids would be saying, or using, a word innocently inappropriate, they'd be really saying the real thing, instead, which they might have heard from somewhere or from someone else, and which they'd be asking me questions about!! Fortunately, the majority of times, the situation would be like the one you have described!

Question about the Jar Challenges: do we only have a week to respond to a challenge before it's closed? Or do they stay open indefinitely? Also, dumb question here: I've looked around a bit, but am not sure where people might be putting fics/drabbles, etc (other than "The Rubber Room"). Would they go into "The Writers Block?". I have some short little bits/reflections/internal monologues I've done that I might want to post, but don't know where they would go.

Originally posted by Redbird Question about the Jar Challenges: do we only have a week to respond to a challenge before it's closed? Or do they stay open indefinitely?

Challenges are open, you can respond at any time. Feel free to go back try some of the previous ones. Also, if you have a word or phrase that you'd like to submit, just let me know. I can give you date. The challenges go up weekly on Sunday, usually early to mid-day. If you don't want a date, but have ideas, I can put them up anonymously or like this, as a guessing game. Speaking of guessing games, that reminds me, I need to get something else started ....

Originally posted by RedbirdAlso, dumb question here: I've looked around a bit, but am not sure where people might be putting fics/drabbles, etc (other than "The Rubber Room"). Would they go into "The Writers Block?". I have some short little bits/reflections/internal monologues I've done that I might want to post, but don't know where they would go.

I think The Writers Block would be perfect for things like that, or Editorials & Essays if they have a decidedly non-fiction air.

Originally posted by amethyst Challenges are open, you can respond at any time. Feel free to go back try some of the previous ones.

Good to know. Thank you! I'll take a gander and see if I can come up with something.

Also, if you have a word or phrase that you'd like to submit, just let me know. I can give you date. The challenges go up weekly on Sunday, usually early to mid-day. If you don't want a date, but have ideas, I can put them up anonymously or like this, as a guessing game.

Actually do I have a few ideas....

I think The Writers Block would be perfect for things like that, or Editorials & Essays if they have a decidedly non-fiction air.

Well, they're Gatch characters thoughts in relation to certain things/people/situations etc, so I don't think they'd go under E&E. Hmmmm....the wheels are turning....

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with, Redbird!

I'll do my best, TJ! Amethyst, I'll PM you later about the prompts if that's ok....? Don't wanna clog up the thread with my questions!

Originally posted by Redbird Amethyst, I'll PM you later about the prompts if that's ok....? Don't wanna clog up the thread with my questions!

That I'll be great! You can also email me at: [EMAIL]amethyst.sh@gmail.com[/EMAIL]

Looking forward to read what you have in store, too, Redbird!

I''ll try to not disappoint ladies! : )

I'm sure she'll come up with something totally mind-boggling!

Well, I am working on one of the former prompts, and have submitted some to Amethyst. Hope I can live up to your expectations! We definitely have some great writers on this site!

And don't forget, Redbird: For longer fics, there's also Gatchfanfic, which reaches a wider audience (readership?) Welcome to Bradbury's Jar!

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Originally posted by Daniella T Welcome to Bradbury's Jar!

Oh boy! For some reason "Hotel California" started running through my head!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I'm sure she'll come up with something totally mind-boggling!

Let me second that!

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Originally posted by ElectricWhite

Originally posted by Daniella T Welcome to Bradbury's Jar!

Oh boy! For some reason "Hotel California" started running through my head!

"Hotel Gatchamania"?

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I'm sure she'll come up with something totally mind-boggling!

I'm giddy with anticipation!

Originally posted by Daniella T

Originally posted by ElectricWhite

Originally posted by Daniella T Welcome to Bradbury's Jar!

Oh boy! For some reason "Hotel California" started running through my head!

"Hotel Gatchamania"?

I was trying to bend "Bradbury's Jar" to fit, but yours works, too!

Originally posted by Daniella T And don't forget, Redbird: For longer fics, there's also Gatchfanfic, which reaches a wider audience (readership?)

Sob ... this reminds me how long it's been since I've had that much appreciated quality time enough to spend reading some of the awesome old/new stories found at Gatchfanfic, hence also leaving feedback (I take this opportunity to excuse myself to all of those who have submitted pieces during this period of time), and how longer it's been since I've submitted something myself! Darn RL commitments!

We know you're with us, GM. RL always comes first, and we're with you.

Million , Becky! Thanks for understanding!

The stories will still be there when you're ready, Marie.

TJ ... your words are most comforting, extinguishing my sense of guilt! This is what happens ... now it's very late in the evening, here, and, as always, I'd be very intrigued but very tired at the same time, so I'd satisfy myself with my addiction to this site and always postpone reading further for another time! Need to sleep ....

Don't let yourself get exhausted. Pleasant Gatchaman dreams.

Thankfully, the birdies like to appear in dreams, every now and then!! Thanks again, Becky *hugs*

Okay, since I can't see where anyone has guessed our mystery contributor, or that she has outed herself. Though, she did attempt to lead a false trail .... Springie contributed this prompt.

Lol, I should have guessed it was Springie... I was going to suggest TJ myself, until she did. Nice work Springie!

I did try to cover my tracks...sorry, TJ! I must confess...I had that "crotchless panties" pic already finished, and I thought some people might have fun with the prompt. Although, I was hoping someone would use it in an innocent way...like "crotchety"...

Nope, never would've guessed Springie...I was actually sort of thinking it was EW...

Originally posted by Daniella T Nope, never would've guessed Springie...I was actually sort of thinking it was EW...

Why oh why would you ever think that?

Actually, when Springie pointed the finger at me I was suspicious, since she knows I wouldn't normally use a word like that in my fics...

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Actually, when Springie pointed the finger at me I was suspicious, since she knows I wouldn't normally use a word like that in my fics...

I am cracking up right now- you know me too well, TJ!

Originally posted by gatchamarie

Originally posted by Daniella T And don't forget, Redbird: For longer fics, there's also Gatchfanfic, which reaches a wider audience (readership?)

Sob ... this reminds me how long it's been since I've had that much appreciated quality time enough to spend reading some of the awesome old/new stories found at Gatchfanfic, hence also leaving feedback (I take this opportunity to excuse myself to all of those who have submitted pieces during this period of time), and how longer it's been since I've submitted something myself! Darn RL commitments!

Don't worry about not posting comments or finding time to contribute GM. As you can see I too am in the same situation. I don't think I have made a contribution since Bradbury Jars were in some where in week 40's. But I do enjoy finding the time to read what everyone is contributing, even if I don't have time to comment to everyone. Springie you made a very good prompt this week with a lot of comical pieces being written. Somehow I am imagining either Ryu or Jinpei climbing a tree and then slipping and getting caught in the crotch between a large branch and the trunk of the tree.

CD ... so nice to see you back here! I hope things are going well for you and that you've settled down at your workplace. Regarding Bradbury Jars contributions, that story you started about Ryu's and Jinpei's misadventure has a great potential for expansion ... you see ... you still have it ... more !! Your stories are being missed! There's no need for long ones ... when you'd find time and muse your pen would always warm some hearts! Springie ... you got me, there! You really weren't at the top of my list of suspects! Well played!

Ruy and Jinpei's misadventures? Hmmm, was that one I wrote for a Bradbury's Jar? I would have to go back and check what that was about.

Originally posted by gatchamarie Thankfully, the birdies like to appear in dreams, every now and then!! Thanks again, Becky *hugs*

Has anyone else had birdie dreams? I know I have, but can't remember it.

Originally posted by Becky Rock

Originally posted by gatchamarie Thankfully, the birdies like to appear in dreams, every now and then!! Thanks again, Becky *hugs*

Has anyone else had birdie dreams? I know I have, but can't remember it.

Yes, but...... I don't think the rubber room could hold them....

Originally posted by Becky Rock

Originally posted by gatchamarie Thankfully, the birdies like to appear in dreams, every now and then!! Thanks again, Becky *hugs*

Has anyone else had birdie dreams? I know I have, but can't remember it.

Several of my stories are based on dreams. Also I tend to dream about what is going to happen next in my stories. I will "see" scenes, work on the scene and when that is completed will dream the next scene, all in the same story arc.

Originally posted by clouddancer Ruy and Jinpei's misadventures? Hmmm, was that one I wrote for a Bradbury's Jar? I would have to go back and check what that was about.

Hmmm ... isn't the "climbing a tree and then slipping and getting caught in the crotch between a large branch and the trunk of the tree" a mishap?! You started a story there!

Originally posted by gatchamarie

Originally posted by clouddancer Ruy and Jinpei's misadventures? Hmmm, was that one I wrote for a Bradbury's Jar? I would have to go back and check what that was about.

Hmmm ... isn't the "climbing a tree and then slipping and getting caught in the crotch between a large branch and the trunk of the tree" a mishap?!

I'd say so, and a rather painful one at that!

Ouch, yes!!!

Originally posted by Becky Rock Has anyone else had birdie dreams? I know I have, but can't remember it.

Yes, definitely. Can't seem to remember them. Know I had one recently and upon waking was just left with the lingering thought of "well that was weird". LOL.

Originally posted by gatchamarie

Originally posted by clouddancer Ruy and Jinpei's misadventures? Hmmm, was that one I wrote for a Bradbury's Jar? I would have to go back and check what that was about.

Hmmm ... isn't the "climbing a tree and then slipping and getting caught in the crotch between a large branch and the trunk of the tree" a mishap?! You started a story there!

Ahhh, okay, that ..... What with catching up on all the threads, I had forgotten I had even written that. Which, I guess in some ways, is what Bradbury Jars are meant to be about. A one off shot that comes out of the blue and hits you with an idea you least expect.

Gatchamarie: Once I was teaching an adult tech training class and one of the men had the last name "deCock" (I swear it's true). I was so glad I didn't have to call attendance. My inner 8 yr old would have giggled for sure. TJ: LOL ... Gatchacrotch would be even better EW: *snicker* It's always interesting to see what words/etc people use and avoid when they write smut. Springie: LOL ... all the goons she beats up are gonna be grinning too. KT: Nice use of the prompt. DT: Jun's gonna have grey hair by the time she's 18 .

[quote]Originally posted by ChrisW Springie: LOL ... all the goons she beats up are gonna be grinning too. [quote] If they're like Mark, they'll be

Originally posted by ChrisW Gatchamarie: Once I was teaching an adult tech training class and one of the men had the last name "deCock" (I swear it's true). I was so glad I didn't have to call attendance. My inner 8 yr old would have giggled for sure.

Well, if you're ever in London you can take the metro to the station of Cockfosters!

Originally posted by Daniella T

Originally posted by ChrisW Gatchamarie: Once I was teaching an adult tech training class and one of the men had the last name "deCock" (I swear it's true). I was so glad I didn't have to call attendance. My inner 8 yr old would have giggled for sure.

Well, if you're ever in London you can take the metro to the station of Cockfosters!

or maybe go visit Cockermouth in Cumbria....

Well, when I was in college, the Baptist campus minister's name was (yes, this is true) Teal Dick. (Everyone felt incredibly sorry for the man!)

Reminds me of "Spotted Dick" (the dessert). LOL

Oh ... you got me guys! Like you, CW, I always chuckle, trying as hard as can be to do that in the inside, when I'd instinctively compare or come to know about names related to the subject! And, there are so many around, when you think about it! Now, we're only talking about the English language! When I consider my own, and the other languages I know, mostly Italian, there are so many other names and words which make me fall off my chair with laughter, especially when a name does not mean anything in one language, maybe even being a beautiful one, but it means a lot in another! And, one has to really be careful how to name his/her own child, especially with our country's tendency of using a lot of foreign names, cause the child's future could be really dreadful just because of the name! Jumping into our fandom, the same Katse took me some time to get used to without snickering, as in our language, and in the Italian one, it's exactly pronounced as we call the male body part!

Redbird ... when I try to picture a Spotted Dick in my head, I always end up to visualise you can imagine what instead of the shape of the pudding itself!!

There's this English fish and chips pub here in my little town in BC, and they have spotted dick on the menu. One night DH and I decided after giggling at it yet again that we were gonna try it. This mother and daughter eating near us were cheering and all excited because they were too cowardly to do the same. We can report that it was a quite tasty pudding. I didn't know about "katse" gatchamarie! That must be hard! (heh heh)

Originally posted by ChrisW I didn't know about "katse" gatchamarie! That must be hard! (heh heh)

Oh ... a hard katse!! Yay, CW ... you've found me a way how to say it meaningfully without blushing!! It really sounds innocent this way, combining the two languages!

[i] And, one has to really be careful how to name his/her own child, especially with our country's tendency of using a lot of foreign names, cause the child's future could be really dreadful just because of the name! Jumping into our fandom, the same Katse took me some time to get used to without snickering, as in our language, and in the Italian one, it's exactly pronounced as we call the male body part!

Did they do it on purpose then, since Joe was Italian? I used to work with a guy named Richard Dick. And how did they ever come up with Dick as a nickname for Richard?

Originally posted by Becky Rock And how did they ever come up with Dick as a nickname for Richard?

It's from Cockney rhyme. Richard became Rick and then Rick became Dick.

Originally posted by gatchamarie Jumping into our fandom, the same Katse took me some time to get used to without snickering, as in our language, and in the Italian one, it's exactly pronounced as we call the male body part!

Originally posted by Becky Rock Did they do it on purpose then, since Joe was Italian?

That's a good one, Becky, even though I surely think that no one knew about the connection! Tee hee ... I can now imagine so! You see, the word "kazz" in our language, or "kazzo" in the Italian language, pronounced as "katse" in short in Italian, is a kind of swearing which is used very often! Someone just says "katse!", the word standing on its own, to rant! So, Joe would have just needed to say Katse's name to swear, Katse himself most conveniently being the instigator!!

Originally posted by gatchamarie Redbird ... when I try to picture a Spotted Dick in my head, I always end up to visualise you can imagine what instead of the shape of the pudding itself!!

I don't doubt it GM!