by Marcella Robinson from the August 16, 2021 issue
Tagline: When a rogue golf ball whizzes past his head on the course, Ben is glad for the near miss...and the surprising new shot at love it brings into his life.
Observations: I thought the humor in this story was adorable and it reminded me of an aspect of humor you should keep in mind. I'm talking about inside jokes.
Inside jokes are a two-edged sword. When people use them and don't let other people in on the joke, it can be hurtful. But on the other hand, it's an excellent way to instantly connect with other people, even if you've only known them a couple of minutes.
In this story, the inside joke was that Olivia had no control over her golf balls when executing a full swing and luckily missed the hero, but hit a tree instead. They laugh about her being a danger to trees a couple of times. The joke is a welcome addition to the story, not only for its entertainment value, but as a way to show the characters connecting. Lack of connection between the hero and heroine is one of the top three reasons editors reject a story and the inside joke is a great tool to have in your connection toolbox.
Photo by Wojciech Kulicki via Flickr Creative Commons License
2 comments:
Wow, Kate. Thanks for reviewing the story. I just realized I'm missing this issue of WW. This is my second missing issue in the last 2 1/2 years. I need to watch better.
Now to find the story.
This was a cute story.
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