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Thread #104622   Message #2144953
Posted By: Big Mick
09-Sep-07 - 07:51 PM
Thread Name: Help me write a parody for a friend
Subject: RE: Help me write a parody for a friend.....
I think it should have elements of both in there, Genie. I don't want it to be all dry, nor do I want it to be all just humorous. I am struggling a bit to describe it, but it is kind of like Sparky's life. He is one of these great hearts, a real softie who always loves to make kids feel special, and young ballplayers feel that they can accomplish. Yet he is also this prankster, and a real sparkplug, and yet he is also this consumate professional. He would never lie to a young ballplayer, for example, and give him false hope. Yet he knows his life is devoted to a game. Hence, the funny stuff needs be there, but the Ted Williams piece is critical. The Ellie Howard piece is important and funny, yet so is the 17 inning piece.

I am just trying to capture Sparky, using his favorite song.