The Gashlycrumb Downers - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

THE Ka · 04-26-2005, 04:46 PM

After re-reading The Gashlycrumb Tinies for the zillionth time, a thought came upon me. What would happen if there was a Gashlycrumb version of the Downs?

( This is the book i'm discussing.)

So, here's what you do. First, start with your or some other member's name (ask first!) and devise a simple way for them or someone else to pass on. Then someone else writes about a name, and another, ect. Most important of all,
don't forget to go in alphabetical order!

Lastly, remember to make it original! You can draw inspiration, but don't repeat someone else's idea. Oh, yes, before I forget, have morbid fun!

~ K is for Ka

Gil-Galad · 04-26-2005, 05:36 PM

mmmmkay....well i guess i can try at this...

Abercombie and her obsession of Eomer of the Rohirrim

(So i guess the theme is realtions between downers)

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 04-26-2005, 06:33 PM

I'm sure I hate this topic, but I haven't figured out exactly why yet. Perhaps it is because it is one of those idea topics that don't start with an example. Maybe it is because I have no idea what the topic is really about. Most likely I hate it simply because it seems to have nothing to do with Tolkien and very little to do with the Downs. BUT I like the picture. It reminds me of myself, herding all of the tiny Downers into a neat circle. And because of that, I will allow it to linger a bit longer to see what it becomes.

With low expectations,

AbercrombieOfRohan · 04-26-2005, 06:53 PM

Here's an excerpt from the book if you're confused:
http://www.wishville.co.uk/gorey/a.htm

I think what THE Ka is saying is that we take a downer's name like mine Abercrombie and create a gruesome death for that person.

Ex:
S is for Shelob speared by a Spam Viking...

I hope I'm giving you the right info...

THE Ka · 04-26-2005, 10:28 PM

You're right BW, that was the picture's first response to me about the downs...

In any ways, thank you abercrombie for clearing it up

. My allergies (and spring pollen) have taken a hit on my brain... Sorry. Also to make it more Tolkien related, we could add some bio's about characters as well. Also, you could make the deaths tolkien related.

Here are some examples what you can do:

Member example: (I'm using my own as to not spoil anyone's fun. Or apperance.)

'K is for Ka who fell down the barrow...'

Character example:

'D is Denethor who was caught by the match...'

Sorry for being horrible... It's completely my fault for forgetting examples. You can boo now...

Have fun none the less...

~ Gloomious Doom Ka

Ainaserkewen · 04-26-2005, 11:43 PM

Naw, I wouldn't do that to be mean. I'm just pullin' your leg The Ka.

I'm not sure about the Alphabeticalness of this thread? Would it be easier to let it fly without that border?

'A' is for Ainaserkewen who stopped to smell the daisies under a falling Piano.

THE Ka · 04-27-2005, 04:19 PM

Quote:

I'm not sure about the Alphabeticalness of this thread? Would it be easier to let it fly without that border?

Alright, sure...

But, if you really want to, you can.

And if you still are not sure who or what the Gashlycrumb tinies are, here is a brief description...

The Gashlycrumb Tinies, or After the Outing is an alphabetical phantasmagoria of rhyming couplets
in which twenty-six infants meet dreadful ends,
from Amy falling down stairs and Basil assaulted by bears,
to Yorick whose head is knocked in and Zillah who drinks too much gin.
Each demise is bizarre and unsettling, messy or lonely, and unerringly Gorey.

Okay! Let's get this train of endings beginning!

~ Ka

Oddwen · 04-27-2005, 05:46 PM

Quote:

'A' is for Ainaserkewen who stopped to smell the daisies under a falling Piano.

'B' is for Boromir88 who was smothered under an orange beaded sombrero

Celebuial · 04-28-2005, 03:04 AM

C is for Celebuial who was cut into peices and eaten by cave trolls.

(is that the kinda thing you're looking for?)

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 04-28-2005, 04:56 PM

I love the Gashlycrumb tinies. Must these rhyme? I'm no Edward Gorey, and this is stretching my powers a bit... I'll venture a "no" and come back and edit if there are enough protests?

D is for Diamond18 smashed flat by an ent.

wilwarin538 · 04-28-2005, 05:39 PM

E is for Eomer of the Rohirrim who choked on a 200 year old peace of lembas.

Oddwen · 04-28-2005, 06:14 PM

'F' is for Formendacil, who was cut with some glass

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 04-29-2005, 11:52 AM

G is for Guinevere, who choked on a scone.

Maeggaladiel · 04-29-2005, 12:27 PM

H is for Heren, attacked by a gnome.

(Heren Istarion, for anybody who didn't... y'know.. get the connection. And yes, those garden gnomes are evil.)

wilwarin538 · 04-29-2005, 03:52 PM

I is for Imladris who attempted to fly off Mount Doom.

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 04-29-2005, 04:39 PM

We don't have any active J's, so I'm skipping to K.

K is for Ka, hit by a kar.

These are much better with pictures.

wilwarin538 · 04-29-2005, 04:49 PM

L is for Lalwendë, attacked by a mutant daisy.

Oddwen · 04-29-2005, 08:22 PM

'M' is for Maeggaladiel, who went absolutely crazy.

The Wonderful BW is right - a picture is worth a thousand words.
(My computer drawing skills are rusty - I hope it at least slightly resembles you, Maeg

)

Gil-Galad · 04-29-2005, 09:25 PM

N for Numenor, who can get pretty vicous at Pong

THE Ka · 04-30-2005, 06:19 AM

O is for Oddwen who's head was used for a gong...

~ H D Ka

wilwarin538 · 04-30-2005, 02:40 PM

P is for poisenniel, who died from laughter.

Son of Númenor · 04-30-2005, 09:00 PM

R

wilwarin538 · 05-01-2005, 06:00 AM

S is for Sharku, eaten by a shark.

Gil-Galad · 05-01-2005, 07:23 AM

T is for Telchar, who forget his bread-crumbs when he got lost in a park

wilwarin538 · 05-01-2005, 02:01 PM

skipping U.

V is for Vuelve who tryed to touch the Titanic.

Son of Númenor · 05-02-2005, 08:11 PM

u

THE Ka · 05-02-2005, 08:24 PM

W is for Wilwarin, who's head was used to strum a cello...

As seen below...

~ Morosely humourous Ka

Oddwen · 05-02-2005, 08:29 PM

'X' was for The X-Phial, who was squashed into Jell-o.

wilwarin538 · 05-03-2005, 01:47 PM

Y is for Yavanna II who drowned in some glue.

Mithalwen · 05-05-2005, 06:42 AM

Z is for Zebedee impaled by gnus

Orominuialwen · 05-05-2005, 03:29 PM

I love this idea. My math teacher has a poster of the book on the wall in her classroom, and I always love to look at it during class.

So do we start over again at A?

wilwarin538 · 05-05-2005, 05:24 PM

Yepperz, you can go ahead.

bilbo_baggins · 05-05-2005, 06:39 PM

A is for alatar , pierced by arrows.

THE Ka · 05-05-2005, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orominuialwen

I love this idea. My math teacher has a poster of the book on the wall in her classroom, and I always love to look at it during class.

So do we start over again at A?

Of course, especially since you've had some experience...

~ Bauhaus Ka

THE Ka · 05-05-2005, 07:07 PM

B is for Bandobras Took, who choked on Italian vegetable marrow...

~ Veggie Ka

wilwarin538 · 05-06-2005, 04:04 PM

C is for Child who got lost in the wild.

Encaitare · 05-06-2005, 05:14 PM

D is for davem who smiled at a crocodile.

Gil-Galad · 05-06-2005, 08:21 PM

E is for Enca, who went on a cruise an lost her file

Feanor of the Peredhil · 05-10-2005, 01:44 PM

"F" is for Fea who choked on a pickel.

wilwarin538 · 05-10-2005, 01:47 PM

G is for Gil, deathly allergic to dill.

04-26-2005, 04:46 PM	#1
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	The Gashlycrumb Downers After re-reading The Gashlycrumb Tinies for the zillionth time, a thought came upon me. What would happen if there was a Gashlycrumb version of the Downs? ( This is the book i'm discussing.) So, here's what you do. First, start with your or some other member's name (ask first!) and devise a simple way for them or someone else to pass on. Then someone else writes about a name, and another, ect. Most important of all, don't forget to go in alphabetical order! Lastly, remember to make it original! You can draw inspiration, but don't repeat someone else's idea. Oh, yes, before I forget, have morbid fun! ~ K is for Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni? Last edited by THE Ka; 04-26-2005 at 04:50 PM.

04-26-2005, 05:36 PM	#2
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	mmmmkay....well i guess i can try at this... Abercombie and her obsession of Eomer of the Rohirrim (So i guess the theme is realtions between downers) __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

04-26-2005, 06:33 PM	#3
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	Eh? I'm sure I hate this topic, but I haven't figured out exactly why yet. Perhaps it is because it is one of those idea topics that don't start with an example. Maybe it is because I have no idea what the topic is really about. Most likely I hate it simply because it seems to have nothing to do with Tolkien and very little to do with the Downs. BUT I like the picture. It reminds me of myself, herding all of the tiny Downers into a neat circle. And because of that, I will allow it to linger a bit longer to see what it becomes. With low expectations, __________________ The Barrow-Wight

04-26-2005, 10:28 PM	#5
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	All Apologies... You're right BW, that was the picture's first response to me about the downs... In any ways, thank you abercrombie for clearing it up . My allergies (and spring pollen) have taken a hit on my brain... Sorry. Also to make it more Tolkien related, we could add some bio's about characters as well. Also, you could make the deaths tolkien related. Here are some examples what you can do: Member example: (I'm using my own as to not spoil anyone's fun. Or apperance.) 'K is for Ka who fell down the barrow...' Character example: 'D is Denethor who was caught by the match...' Sorry for being horrible... It's completely my fault for forgetting examples. You can boo now... Have fun none the less... ~ Gloomious Doom Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni? Last edited by THE Ka; 04-26-2005 at 10:34 PM.

04-26-2005, 11:43 PM	#6
Ainaserkewen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A cosmic waiting room Posts: 651	Boo? Naw, I wouldn't do that to be mean. I'm just pullin' your leg The Ka. I'm not sure about the Alphabeticalness of this thread? Would it be easier to let it fly without that border? 'A' is for Ainaserkewen who stopped to smell the daisies under a falling Piano. __________________ Solus... I'm eating chicken again. I ate chicken yesterday and the day before... will I be eating chicken again tomorrow? Why am I always eating chicken?

04-26-2005, 06:53 PM	#4
AbercrombieOfRohan Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 311	Here's an excerpt from the book if you're confused: http://www.wishville.co.uk/gorey/a.htm I think what THE Ka is saying is that we take a downer's name like mine Abercrombie and create a gruesome death for that person. Ex: S is for Shelob speared by a Spam Viking... I hope I'm giving you the right info...

04-28-2005, 03:04 AM	#9
Celebuial Wight Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cardiff during term time/Leicester in the holl's Posts: 129	C is for Celebuial who was cut into peices and eaten by cave trolls. (is that the kinda thing you're looking for?) __________________ Ú cilith ‘war. Ú men ‘war. Boe min mebi. Boe min bango.

04-28-2005, 04:56 PM	#10
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	I love the Gashlycrumb tinies. Must these rhyme? I'm no Edward Gorey, and this is stretching my powers a bit... I'll venture a "no" and come back and edit if there are enough protests? D is for Diamond18 smashed flat by an ent. __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

04-28-2005, 05:39 PM	#11
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	E is for Eomer of the Rohirrim who choked on a 200 year old peace of lembas.

04-28-2005, 06:14 PM	#12
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Well, I like to rhyme anyway, so don't mind me... 'F' is for Formendacil, who was cut with some glass __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

04-29-2005, 11:52 AM	#13
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	G is for Guinevere, who choked on a scone. __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me! Last edited by Sophia the Thunder Mistress; 04-29-2005 at 11:53 AM. Reason: speeling

04-29-2005, 12:27 PM	#14
Maeggaladiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The end of the world as we know it. I feel fine, incidentally. Posts: 500	H is for Heren, attacked by a gnome. (Heren Istarion, for anybody who didn't... y'know.. get the connection. And yes, those garden gnomes are evil.) __________________ "Wide ne bith wel," cwaeth se the geheirde on helle hriman.

04-29-2005, 03:52 PM	#15
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	I is for Imladris who attempted to fly off Mount Doom.

04-29-2005, 04:39 PM	#16
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	We don't have any active J's, so I'm skipping to K. K is for Ka, hit by a kar. These are much better with pictures. __________________ The Barrow-Wight

04-29-2005, 04:49 PM	#17
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	L is for Lalwendë, attacked by a mutant daisy.

04-29-2005, 09:25 PM	#19
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	N for Numenor, who can get pretty vicous at Pong __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed. Last edited by Gil-Galad; 04-29-2005 at 09:28 PM.

04-30-2005, 06:19 AM	#20
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	O is for Oddwen who's head was used for a gong... ~ H D Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

04-30-2005, 02:40 PM	#21
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	P is for poisenniel, who died from laughter.

05-01-2005, 06:00 AM	#23
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	S is for Sharku, eaten by a shark. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

05-01-2005, 07:23 AM	#24
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	T is for Telchar, who forget his bread-crumbs when he got lost in a park __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

05-01-2005, 02:01 PM	#25
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	skipping U. V is for Vuelve who tryed to touch the Titanic. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin Last edited by wilwarin538; 05-06-2005 at 04:05 PM.

05-02-2005, 08:24 PM	#27
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	W is for Wilwarin, who's head was used to strum a cello... As seen below... ~ Morosely humourous Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni? Last edited by THE Ka; 05-02-2005 at 08:53 PM.

05-02-2005, 08:29 PM	#28
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	'X' was for The X-Phial, who was squashed into Jell-o. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

05-03-2005, 01:47 PM	#29
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	Y is for Yavanna II who drowned in some glue. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

05-05-2005, 06:42 AM	#30
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	Z is for Zebedee impaled by gnus __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

05-05-2005, 03:29 PM	#31
Orominuialwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: Umbar, but before the corsairs took over. (Ave Maria University, FL, USA) Posts: 632	I love this idea. My math teacher has a poster of the book on the wall in her classroom, and I always love to look at it during class. So do we start over again at A? __________________ Gone for lentSeeyou at Easter! (And on Sundays too, maybe.)

05-05-2005, 05:24 PM	#32
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	Yepperz, you can go ahead. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

05-05-2005, 06:39 PM	#33
bilbo_baggins Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: In my front hallway, grabbing my staff, about to head out my door Posts: 275	Or can I? A is for alatar , pierced by arrows. __________________ "For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and with more knowledge comes more grief."

05-05-2005, 07:07 PM	#35
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	B is for Bandobras Took, who choked on Italian vegetable marrow... ~ Veggie Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

05-06-2005, 04:04 PM	#36
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	C is for Child who got lost in the wild. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

05-06-2005, 05:14 PM	#37
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	D is for davem who smiled at a crocodile.

05-06-2005, 08:21 PM	#38
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	E is for Enca, who went on a cruise an lost her file __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

05-10-2005, 01:44 PM	#39
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	"F" is for Fea who choked on a pickel. __________________ peace

05-10-2005, 01:47 PM	#40
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	G is for Gil, deathly allergic to dill. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

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