tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post5046770912712598363..comments2024-02-22T07:47:22.661-05:00Comments on The Bathroom Monologues: Bathroom Monologues: Possible Origins for Him. 14.John Wiswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-91612931152094134602011-05-29T21:17:01.354-04:002011-05-29T21:17:01.354-04:00Your writing here is so creepy anyway, but your re...Your writing here is so creepy anyway, but your reading is positively chilling! I adore your voice.Cat Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160039271069426174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-82012046208016964282011-05-26T17:49:18.323-04:002011-05-26T17:49:18.323-04:00Twist and shake it up! Who is Batman really.Twist and shake it up! Who is Batman really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-75448660697301814492011-05-23T23:11:31.603-04:002011-05-23T23:11:31.603-04:00I like the veiled hints to some of the previous or...I like the veiled hints to some of the previous origins. He's got a nasty habit of making the other guy sound like he's the evil one.AidanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876041003278004627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-14061546020103480232011-05-23T21:21:31.446-04:002011-05-23T21:21:31.446-04:00Do you think his adversary is looking to achieve s...Do you think his adversary is looking to achieve some sort of balance, Adam?John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-5820989690326912732011-05-22T08:27:01.180-04:002011-05-22T08:27:01.180-04:00There is this interesting yin/yang dichotomy betwe...There is this interesting yin/yang dichotomy between the two characters; one neither solely good or solely evil, but a little of each to create a delicate balance. Fascinating.<br />Adam B @revhappinessAdam Bhttp://afullnessinbrevity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-68471446654191323132011-05-21T23:07:13.918-04:002011-05-21T23:07:13.918-04:00Stephen, would firefighters who feared for their f...Stephen, would firefighters who feared for their fame start fires? How would the fires feel about that?<br /><br />KjM, pretty easy to blame the wealthy for anything in this climate. Now does that leave you skeptical of our narrator, or...?<br /><br />Lou, you bet I will. This week I hope to wrap up the rough draft of a hulking novel. Only death or severe disability will stay my pen and keyboard anytime soon.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-88609823249293392532011-05-21T18:57:04.836-04:002011-05-21T18:57:04.836-04:00Your writing just keeps getting stronger and stron...Your writing just keeps getting stronger and stronger. Keep. Going.Lou Freshwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849342766852653969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-41709631029949130232011-05-21T14:11:03.180-04:002011-05-21T14:11:03.180-04:00It's always the rich guys after all, isn't...It's always the rich guys after all, isn't it?<br /><br />Wonderfully twisted origin tale and, like others, I love the voice in this.KjMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691028465137798738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-17647664169608262182011-05-21T10:08:43.303-04:002011-05-21T10:08:43.303-04:00Self-serving bat! If he didn't have the crimin...Self-serving bat! If he didn't have the criminal masterminds to fight, he'd be out of business. It's like being a fire fighter with a slight touch of arson in his blood. A nice twist to the legend, John.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753736809917062955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-34815998162402805522011-05-21T07:59:36.855-04:002011-05-21T07:59:36.855-04:00Helen, it's quite possible that the hero isn&#...Helen, it's quite possible that the hero isn't bad at all. Though if you mean the narrator himself, it's all about what you believe in what he says.<br /><br />Chuck, your skepticism is warranted. He has about thirteen other stories that aren't so sympathetic!<br /><br />Mari and Laura, this recording was more of a Frank Muller caricature. I tried to keep him understated. I'm glad you enjoyed it!<br /><br />Raven, thanks!<br /><br />Bev, so you think this is the true one?John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-37165830459060312282011-05-21T07:43:09.470-04:002011-05-21T07:43:09.470-04:00It explains so much! The constant escapes from ar...It explains so much! The constant escapes from arkham, him just putting him back in there after ever escape, the quick and easy way he catches him every time- all makes perfect sense in this context. Love it!Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-67897492196039432172011-05-21T07:21:54.175-04:002011-05-21T07:21:54.175-04:00Love the voice in this. Truly a different view of ...Love the voice in this. Truly a different view of the bat. Deliciously sinister.Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-8136933156274347932011-05-21T07:13:11.818-04:002011-05-21T07:13:11.818-04:00Whoa. Dark and twisted awesomenessWhoa. Dark and twisted awesomenessRaven Corinn Carlukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06014248975870886289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-14398962558909211042011-05-21T00:29:30.365-04:002011-05-21T00:29:30.365-04:00Ps John, re reading my second comment I realised t...Ps John, re reading my second comment I realised that by saying other character could be misunderstood and I meant by that dual personality.Helenhttp://helen-scribbles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-51122248232111321032011-05-20T23:57:58.322-04:002011-05-20T23:57:58.322-04:00You've outdone yourself in this one, Mr. Ogre....You've outdone yourself in this one, Mr. Ogre. *hats off* <br /><br />Also, the voice is quite different from all other origins so far. I'm impressed with your narrating abilities!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303695124956391293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-86324767843881433122011-05-20T23:54:32.667-04:002011-05-20T23:54:32.667-04:00I really like this one for the dual nature that ot...I really like this one for the dual nature that others have pointed out: his origins while also raising questions about the hero's integrity.<br /><br />I don't think it made me sympathize with him, though. Maybe I'm too skeptical, but I kind of felt like it was just another lie being told by a lifetime crook. (Him, not you.) :)Chuck Allenhttp://www.chuckallen.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-11494650918724779522011-05-20T23:04:38.312-04:002011-05-20T23:04:38.312-04:00Hi John to answer your question, the ending left m...Hi John to answer your question, the ending left me with mixed feelings for the superhero was he all that bad? Yet I felt sorry for the other character too. It seems that love, guilt or whatever drives one towards what they feel they should do.Helenhttp://helen-scribbles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-75199108080597159382011-05-20T22:33:58.177-04:002011-05-20T22:33:58.177-04:00Sonia, a child is a mighty motivation, sometimes e...Sonia, a child is a mighty motivation, sometimes even for massacre.<br /><br />T.S., I can understand that. For most of these he's deliberately put forth an image he wants seen. Though I do wonder how many readers and listeners suspected his vulnerability was also what he wanted seen.<br /><br />Matt, thank you kindly. I have at least one fresh one left in the can. Then I need to check the garage.<br /><br />Icy, I'll admit I may not have read Hush Returns. Is it that Hush was funding villains again, or...?<br /><br />Steve, Batman hasn't been depicted as goody-goody in most mediums for a few years now, but Joker's never liked him much.<br /><br />Denise, did you listen or pick up the voice from the prose?John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-52090304356711812952011-05-20T22:12:40.720-04:002011-05-20T22:12:40.720-04:00The voice carried me along and had me believing, s...The voice carried me along and had me believing, sorta.<br /><br />Denise<3<br /><br />http://flashquake.blogspot.comDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-7049683909633994402011-05-20T16:31:14.810-04:002011-05-20T16:31:14.810-04:00I think I much prefer this Batman with his shady d...I think I much prefer this Batman with his shady dealings than the goody-goody image usually associated with him, baddies are far more interesting than goodies.Steve Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414279461366098783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-70839450302065469592011-05-20T16:21:36.512-04:002011-05-20T16:21:36.512-04:00Reminds me a bit of Hush Returns, in a way, but at...Reminds me a bit of Hush Returns, in a way, but at the same time, it's all too plausible. After all, Batman HAS to be as insane as the Joker, so why wouldn't he be the one behind all the schemes?Icy Sedgwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501193571425442406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-69209526404278622202011-05-20T15:59:04.776-04:002011-05-20T15:59:04.776-04:00Totally agree that this adds a new dimension to th...Totally agree that this adds a new dimension to the characters. This series continues to be fresh. Love it!Matt Merritthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731741347561501172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-53881741910597513682011-05-20T15:49:31.815-04:002011-05-20T15:49:31.815-04:00Yeah thanks for removing it! No, it doesn't ma...Yeah thanks for removing it! No, it doesn't make up for his follies, but creates the most well rounded version of 'him' yet. I bought into his view of life completely - however wrong and flawed it was. Strong character voice helped seal the deal too.Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377570668333453073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-24372308444063330672011-05-20T14:31:29.486-04:002011-05-20T14:31:29.486-04:00Oh, very well done. What people do for their kids,...Oh, very well done. What people do for their kids, huh?Soniahttp://storytreasury.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-35396354092503264652011-05-20T14:23:36.501-04:002011-05-20T14:23:36.501-04:00T.S., interesting. So you view him being scared qu...T.S., interesting. So you view him being scared qualifying it for the best of the origins? His previous irreverences, malices, hatreds or strengths pale in your eyes in comparison to a weakness?<br /><br />Also, I removed your double post after you cleared it. I hope that's okay. Figured it would just clean things up a little.<br /><br />Mark, even if he's lying this time, the fella does have a habit of hating his primary target. He does most of the fudging of lines for me.<br /><br />Tony, thank you for returning to clarify. I'm glad you enjoyed how much doubt (or light) he tosses on Batsy's beginnings. This fella definitely suspects other rogues are being funded from on high.<br /><br />I'm also curious how folks felt about him after they listened to the recording.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.com