NaClslug t1_j8p6c1g wrote on February 15, 2023 at 11:13 PM Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow I think I can sill remember Snoopy's version: It was a dark and stormy night. Suddenly, a door slammed. The maid screamed. A pirate ship appeared on the horizon." Permalink 6
NaClslug t1_j8p6c1g wrote
Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
I think I can sill remember Snoopy's version: It was a dark and stormy night. Suddenly, a door slammed. The maid screamed. A pirate ship appeared on the horizon."