Bein' Blue (An MFS Fic)

[Dearth]

I can only guess that at a certain time The Powers That Be were throttling back on that relationship, as it might be interpreted in...unsavory ways.

No, I think it was more a case of serving the particular story. One of the main themes of the movie is Gonzo feeling alone. The presence of Camilla would undermine that theme, so they omitted her... otherwise there's no conflict/resolution to the tale.

By the way, the title of this story caught my eye because of a particular definition of 'blue'...

For the past eight years I've been doing improv comedy locally with a troupe that primarily works for charity. So we made a decision at the beginning to keep the shows clean, or in comedy parlance to avoid "working blue" (or "going blue" or even "being blue").

Interestingly enough, we recently tried out an adults only format, and although we got a lot more naughty suggestions from the audience, and did expand our vocabularies a bit, ironically we got the biggest laughs of the night in the cleanest skit.

So much for being blue.

Dearth

 

[Slackbot]

TogetherAgain, thanks, I'm glad you like this story! I'm enjoying writing these shorties. I normally write stories of around 15,000 words, and I'm currently in the final stages of publishing my first actual full-length printed-on-dead-trees novel, so writing short little "snackfics" is a welcome change and a way to stay fresh.

Dearth, I agree with you that Camilla's presence as a love interest in "Muppets from Space" would have worked against the premise. However, I was referring to Camilla's absence during most of the 1990s. She pretty much disappeared during that decade, leaving Gonzo footloose and fiancée-free. However, the way I stated it in my reply, it did seem like I was only talking about that movie.

As for other shades of blue, I'm a 20-year RHPS performer, so I know all about blue! In fact, I sometimes write blue, but I make sure to keep that stuff out of the hands of those not specifically looking for it. Buk buk b'gark.

 

[Bannanasketch]

I enjoyed this story. I hope you can continue writing stories for the MC Forums.

 

[Slackbot]

Thanks. I certainly plan to!

 

[Fragglemuppet]

Wow, I can't believe I'm just seeing this story now! Then again, I've been rather absent myself lately... Anyway, I didn't notice Camilla's absense in the movie either, and I've seen it at least a few times!
This was a great story! Although I usually tend to tread with caution around romantic fics, this proved to be just the right amount of sap. Plus, I absolutely love Gonzo, so how could I ignore a fic centered around him? And I also love your discriptions of the evening activities at the bording house!
Looking forward to reading the rest of your work on here!

 

[Slackbot]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked this story! Heh, another Gonzo fan. Our name is legion, eh?

The boarding house bits were fun to write, but a bit difficult too. This was my first Muppet fic, and when you're new to a world and try to write scenes with many characters with distinctive personalities, well, it's a challenge. I've gotten more comfortable with 'em by now. Whew!

 

[Puckrox]

I'm in the process of reading all your fanfiction, Slackbot. Be warned.

This fic was great. Last time I watched Muppets from Space I noticed the definite lack of Camilla, so it was nice to kind of get some perspective on that issue. Not to sappy, and it was short and sweet. Great fic!

 

[Slackbot]

I consider myself warned. Glad you liked it!

 

[Ruahnna]

Cute story! I liked that you thought up a viable reason for Camilla to be absent, and that Gonzo and Camilla think up a suitably fun way to banish the "lonelies."

 

[Puckrox]

That awkward moment when you get excited that Slackbot wrote a new fanfiction only to realize not only is it an old fanfic but you've already read it and commented on it... yeahhh... that just happened. Ouch.

But I just reread it, and it's still as darling as ever. Great job!