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Fanfiction's Worst Summaries v2.0

Discussion in 'Fanfic Discussion' started by Master Slytherin, Feb 3, 2007.

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  1. Dark Belra

    Dark Belra Minister of Magic

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    When asked what he considered himself, He answered " I'm a Tinker "
     
  2. Oz

    Oz For Zombie. Moderator DLP Supporter

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    Blaiselover's entire library of fanfiction just reads as one bad summary.
    Here are some examples;
    The author says in the summaries to several of her stories
    and I tend to agree with her.
     
  3. Dark Belra

    Dark Belra Minister of Magic

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    Judging from the reviews, the story is actually good. Another thing I noticed is that there is one person who always reviews the writer, that is this person S.c.ou.s.er.4.li.f.e . So to sum it up, this person sucks at a summary, but writes very good storys.
     
  4. Oz

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    Not really
    I wouldn't put much trust in those 4 reviews Belra.
     
  5. Dark Belra

    Dark Belra Minister of Magic

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    Yeah, I figured that out myself, the difference between us and them, is we have standards and they don't.
     
  6. LadyKitti

    LadyKitti Second Year

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    Immortal Danger, Immortal Love » by Howlingwolf666 reviews What if the books never happened,Harry grew up in the past, not a Potter,and immortal,no Dark lord,Remus & Sirius in say, Slytherin and hate James? The pups will rape Harry but not for sometime,but they will be gentle,then Harry will come to love them OC'


    I don't get it. If the character, place, and time is nothing even near canon, how is this even a harry potter fic? And the whole idea that Harry would come to love his rapists seriously creeps me out.

    ~Kitti
     
  7. Banner

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    Quoted for Truth.
    THAT concept leaves a nasty slime on the skin...
     
  8. Eaglette

    Eaglette Second Year

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  9. nonjon

    nonjon Alumni Retired Staff

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    Let me remind those of you pasting massive chunks and trying to out-squick each other that this is GENERAL DISCUSSION. This is not Mature Discussion, this is not Sick and Perverse, this is not a WTF Fics sort of thread.

    Try and remember the difference.

    And on a thread-related note this summary just cracked me up:

    Okay, first, I think science might have something to say about Billy Idol and Billie Joe Armstrong having a lovechild. Secondly, Billy and Billie? Really? Would they name their son... Billi? Of course I know Billi's friends call him Draco.

    Fucking retarded fangirls are so predictable. But this summary had me shaking my head with a grin.
     
  10. Verminard

    Verminard Seventh Year

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    It is common in Fanfics though. 'Oh Draco, how you've tormented me over the years!' Hermionie cried. 'When I think of how you've tried to kill me and that time you raped Ginny I just get so fucking hot!'
     
  11. Kari Black

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    Darkness Beckons » by SiriusRulez reviews
    Regulus Black never died, he just faked his own death! Now he has returned to Grimrauld Place, looking for Sirius. But Dumbledore isn't too thrilled with the return of the younger Black brother. RegulusHarry. Contains dark themes, slash and abuse. R&R!
    Fiction Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 7,413 - Reviews: 54 - Updated: 8-14-07 - Published: 5-15-07

    Out of morbid curiosity, I read the first chapter. The quotes say it all.
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    "Albus Dumbledore heard a rumour that someone from the dark side was going to go to number 4 Private Drive, so Dumbledore sent Kingsly Shakalbolt over. (Which of course wasn’t true cause Dumbledore just wanted people to believe that.)"

    "Dumbledore held no twinkle in his eyes; he was just starting to really look his age."

    "A man who looked to be around his thirties, which made him three years younger than his brother Sirius Black, was Regulus Black. He thought he’d just go home to number 12 Grimrauld Place, and from there go and see if Sirius was still around. Regulus had faked his own death."



    "Dumbledore swivelled his head - that man looked so much like Sirius, yet could it be? “Sirius?” asked Dumbledore in a bit of a panicked voice. Because in actual fact, Dumbledore was the reason why he was dead.'No, I’m his younger brother, Regulus Black.'"

    "‘I’ve got to find a way to kill him. I know for a fact that Harry will get attached to him, so when he gets too attached I’ll just kill him and make out that the dark side killed him,’ thought Dumbledore to himself."


    _________________________________________________________________

    That's actually almost the entire chapter.
     
  12. Mindless

    Mindless Big Boss DLP Supporter

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    Sorry nonjon, but this one falls into a squicky grey area:

    10. The Truth About Severus Snape by rnkmaniacal
    I am a summary. This is fic is super amazing. It delves into the past of our incredibly sexy potions master and might explain a little about why I hate Lily and James Potter.
    Fiction Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,735 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 2-21-08 - Published: 2-21-08

    It's not quite WTF, but the summary is.

    21. My Questions » by HarmonieFan reviews
    questions that I made up and will be answered. H/Hr, R/L, D/G, Cedric and O/C. Slight Cho bashing.
    Fiction Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,495 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 2-21-08 - Published: 2-16-08

    Huh?

    75. Parsoul Tounge » by EvilSquirrelGirl reviews
    Just read it and find out...SLASH...fluffy-ish...twincest mentionings...Oh and a little HG&DM HP&DM...*review review review*...dunno why I named it this though...
    Fiction Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 3,842 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 2-21-08 - Published: 1-31-08

    I love the "Oh and a little HG&DM HP&DM..." like it's completely unimportant, and then the blatant review whoring directly afterward. And then the author proceeds to explain she's a dumbass directly after that.

    85. My name is Alexis Black by pinkliliesinawaterfall
    A dream i had, it's weird, about a charachter i made up. R&R please. Involves time travel, and people coming from the dead. Random oneshot.
    Complete - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Family/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 444 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 2-21-08 - Published: 2-21-08

    The George Lucas explanation: "It was a dream I had..."

    I'd go on, but I feel I've sreved enough literary horrors for one night.

    Link time:

    1. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4087382/1/The_Truth_About_Severus_Snape
    2. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4077715/1/My_Questions
    3. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4045418/1/Parsoul_Tounge
    4. http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4087124/1/My_name_is_Alexis_Black
     
  13. fuubar

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    More like a nightmare...

    Magicus Tempus Extremos by flyboy-marine-Harm-Mac 4ever reviews this story has been rewritten Harry goes back in time, can he save the horrible future he left or has he doomed himself and the world?Fiction Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 762 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 2-21-08 - Published: 2-21-08

    Ahh this could go for worst spells too I suppose. The summary itself could be worse but the Title and Author name are what got me ...
     
  14. Bratling

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    oh, lovely. A JAG fan running amok.
     
  15. Dark Belra

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    5. Lavender Borwn's Crazy Love Life by ms.fredweasley
    This story is about Lavender Brown after Dean Thomas kisses her and her crush, Oliver Wood breaks her heart. She has to deal with the embarrasment, getting her friend back, and a little something about you-know-who later. R&R!
    Fiction Rated: T - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 162 - Reviews: 0 - Updated: 2-22-08 - Published: 2-22-08

    The summary just annoys me, I don't know why, it just does.

    By the way, anyone who wants to read it, look no further.

    Disclamer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters. Only J.K.R can write like that.

    Hey!!!!!!!!! So this is the introduction to my first real story. I had another story, but I took it off and did some changes to it. Hope you all like it!

    Introduction

    January 1st. New Years Day. Holiday Gossip!! Everyone was talking about Lavender Brown. It was either her kiss with Dean, or her scene with Oliver. Both were two very different events, but they ended up the same way: A heart was broken and Lavender was humiliated. She didn’t know what to think or what to do anymore. She was so focused on herself that it never occurred to her that she might’ve just lost one of her best friends.

    So, sound interesting??? Mysterious??? Anything???

    PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE Review!!!!!!!! If you review for me and you have a fanfic account, I promise to read one of your stories and review!

    Thanks!!! Keep reading!



    It is very short.
     
  16. The Doctor

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    I'm guessing it's going to be Lavender/Ron.

    One thing that irks me is Harry/Lavender. I don't know, I prefer it when Harry's paired with someone that's not a gossip that hangs out with Trelawney.
     
  17. fuubar

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    Yea I agree with you Doc, anyone who is Trewlaney's buddy should be nowhere near Harry.

    It almost made me lol.
     
  18. Andro

    Andro Master of Death DLP Supporter

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    *blinks*

    Hedgehog slash?
     
  19. Banner

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    I SO didn't need that visual...
     
  20. fuubar

    fuubar Headmaster

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    No one needs that visual.
     
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