Admin Post: September Activity Post

[scfrankles]

For the activity this month we’re continuing the theme of ‘asking questions.’

Firstly, we’d like you to find an interesting question from within the canon. You can find the whole canon here, and if you press ctrl and f, you can search for question marks throughout the stories.

Then try and recontextualise that question by putting it in another part of the canon for amusing or intriguing effect.



For example:


Canon: “Have you any arms?” Said by Holmes to Watson in STUD, Chap. 5.

New context: Said by a customer to the owner of 17, King Edward Street, as mentioned in REDH. “Do you have any arms?” “No, we… only sell artificial knee-caps.”



Canon: “Why don't you introduce this pattern at Scotland Yard?” Said by Holmes to Lestrade in STUD, Chap. 7.

New context: Mr. Hyams, Jonas Oldacre’s tailor in NORW, to Lestrade. “Why don't you introduce this pattern at Scotland Yard?” “We’re the boys in blue. I think the Stewart tartan might be a bit loud for on the beat.”



Canon: What do you make of this fellow's scribble?” Holmes to Watson in SIGN, Chap. 2.

New context: Holmes to Watson at a Bond Street picture gallery, as mentioned in HOUN, Chaps. 4 & 5. “What do you make of this fellow's scribble?” “Holmes, Millais is standing right there.”



Leave your ideas in the comments!



As always, you needn’t take part in this activity if you don’t wish to. Once you’re a member, you can post what and when you want—as long as you keep to the 500 words or less wordcount and the ACD Holmes ‘verse. AUs, crossovers and fusions are all permitted, as long as the characters remain essentially recognisable as the original ACD versions.

Please see the profile for the full posting guidelines!

Comments

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

I've finally got one.

"Cut out the poetry, Watson." From "The Retired Colourman"

"Cut out the poetry, Watson, that piece of Whitman's in the Times, and paste it into my note-book, for you know he's a favourite of mine, and my hands are, and I fear will be for some time, occupied in holding Mrs. Hudson's knitting wool."

[scfrankles]

I love that - that's rather charming ^___^

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Thanks! I was pleased I worked one out.

[smallhobbit]

Nice to see Mrs Hudson has finally found a use for Holmes.

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Presumably if his hands are occupied he can't set fire to anything.

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

"Wedlock suits you. You have put on seven and a half pounds since I saw you." ["A Scandal in Bohemia"]

"What are you gibbering about, Holmes?"

"This is Curtis, the turtledove I rescued. He's finally begun to thrive since I found him a missus."

"Indeed. Looks good enough to eat!"

[scfrankles]

Turtledove, not woodcock, Watson! (Fly fast, fly far, Curtis... ^^")

Another excellent entry, madam ^___^

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Thanks! Yes, I think it's time for Curtis +1 to leave the nest!

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

"You did not tell me that you intended to go into harness." [Also "A Scandal in Bohemia"].

You did not tell me that you intended to go into harness, Martha."

"I wanted it to be a surprise, Marie!"

"Well, you succeeded. Martha Hudson, trapeezist!"

"I'll talk to you later. Enjoy the show."

[scfrankles]

I read that first line from canon and my mind went immediately in absolutely the wrong direction ^___^ I have been hanging out with you for far too long ^____^

It's inspired what you've got Mrs. Hudson actually up to - some wonderful images there ^___^

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

I'm saving myself for Kinktober :)

Glad you liked it. I saw it when I was looking up the other Scandal quote.

[mafief]

I’m giving you extra kudos for your examples; they made me giggle. :)

[scfrankles]

Thank you - I'm so very proud ^_____^