How long before somebody writes this?

[Weird Harold]

Britney Spears married an old friend "by accident" and had the marriage annulled as soon as the court-house opened.

How long before we see the "real story" of what went on for the 36 hours they were married?

On a more author related note, do you ever take a story idea from the news or current events?

I've added several ideas to my "possible stories and useful plot devices" from the news, including the idea of a marriage like Britney's being used to get around a "Not until we're married" stance for a guilt-free weekend of hot sex with a "professional virgin."

 

[Guest]

Britney Spears? Ah, but Harold, will writing your story be a guilt-free experience for you?

Perdita

 

[Colleen Thomas]

I wrote a story about the blackout, does that count as taking one from a current event?

-Colly

 

[RenzaJones]

how do you get married by accident?

 

[Weird Harold]

Britney Spears? Ah, but Harold, will writing your story be a guilt-free experience for you?

Of course it will be guilt-free, because I would NEVER write a story about a celebrity. I might eventually write about a shy young virgin who is inspired by a news story to marry someone for 48 hours to avoid guilt and cultural conditioning, but it would NOT be about Britney Spears.

 

[Weird Harold]

how do you get married by accident?

According the the Anullment papers, "It was a joke that went too far."

And before anyone asks, NO, they were NOT drunk. (It's illegal here in Nevada to perform a marriage if the participants are drunk or otherwise under the influence.)

 

[Weird Harold]

I wrote a story about the blackout, does that count as taking one from a current event?

-Colly

It certainly does. (and you aren't alone in using that as inspiration.)

 

[RenzaJones]

how do you get married by accident?

That reminds me of the time I filed a lawsuit by accident

 

[Guest]

Harold, I did NOT mean that I thought you'd write of BS, but that there might be guilt over admitting (by writing of story) to be inspired by her life.

Perdita

 

[Guest]

how do you get married by accident?

Ha ha ha, Renz. I always fall in love by accident, but gave up marrying finally.

Perdita

 

[Icingsugar]

how do you get married by accident?

BOOZE

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WH:

And before anyone asks, NO, they were NOT drunk. (It's illegal here in Nevada to perform a marriage if the participants are drunk or otherwise under the influence.)

So? That's sure doesn't stop people.
And under the influence of what?
If I'm uinder the influence of sweet luuuuv, can I marry?

 

[Weird Harold]

Harold, I did NOT mean that I thought you'd write of BS, but that there might be guilt over admitting (by writing of story) to be inspired by her life.

Perdita

It's less embarassing than admitting that Dennis Rodman's short marriage to Carmen Electra almost inspired a few kinky story ideas. (However, I came to my senses and realized that none of the ideas were even remotely believeable -- even as demented fantasies.)

 

[Weird Harold]

WH:
So? That's sure doesn't stop people.
And under the influence of what?
If I'm uinder the influence of sweet luuuuv, can I marry?

Under the influence of mind-altering substances -- such as booze.

The law does not stop people from trying to get married, but it does keep the wedding chapels from perfoming many marriages. (there are plenty of sober people in line behind the drunks, so it's not a burden to protect their licenses by refusing to marry anyone whose judgement is obviously impaired or suspect.)

 

[Guest]

I'm curious how they tell if one is too inebriated for marriage (aside from obvious ones), a breathalizer with different ratings than for driving?

Perdita

 

[Guest]

 

[Weird Harold]

I'm curious how they tell if one is too inebriated for marriage (aside from obvious ones), a breathalizer with different ratings than for driving?

Perdita

I'm not sure how they tell. It probably varies from chapel to chapel and depends primarily on experience and "gut instinct." At least I've never heard of any chapels that use breathalyzers or blood tests.

The risk of losing their license does cause most chapels to err on the side of caution, though.

 

[MaxSebastian]

Of course the conspiracy theorists might say she'd made some pledge never to have sex before marriage.

Well even with an annulment, she's no longer 'before marriage'...

 

[Colleen Thomas]

It certainly does. (and you aren't alone in using that as inspiration.)

What could be more inspiring for sex? Lights out as soon as the sun goes down and nothing to do till you get sleepy at your regular time. I am not surprised it spawned a lot of stories, I suspect it spawned a lot of babies too

-Colly

 

[snooper]

... (However, I came to my senses and realized that none of the ideas were even remotely believeable -- even as demented fantasies.)

Sounds perfect for a Lit story.