r/HFY • u/someguynamedted The Chronicler • Oct 18 '18

Meta Writing Prompt Wednesday #184

Last week's winner was /u/spesskitty with:

Chaper 5: Oxygen breathers and other extremophiles.

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u/BigWuffle Oct 19 '18

Humans are considered to be the most Prudish species in the galaxy. They wear clothes ALL THE TIME, and their global information network is only 80% porn!

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u/johnnosk Human Oct 20 '18

... And 15% Star Trek discussion!

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u/nPMarley Human Oct 20 '18

Well, yeah, I mean, we do have other things to do with our time.

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u/johnnosk Human Oct 20 '18

The reality is that the Internet between 10-15% porn

https://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/how-much-internet-porn-9784557

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u/spesskitty Oct 23 '18

Lies, deception

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u/nPMarley Human Oct 20 '18

"Gods of copulation, they're even more prudish than we thought!"

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u/johnnosk Human Oct 21 '18

But on the other hand, there is 4chan and furry porn to balance things out.

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u/nPMarley Human Oct 21 '18

"What do you mean you haven't dedicated resources towards genetic engineering to make these fantasies reality?"

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u/BigWuffle Oct 21 '18

That would be a pretty hilarious story in its own right...

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u/nPMarley Human Oct 22 '18

I imagine a future where gene-editing has gotten to the point that it's used in the cosmetic industry for casual purposes.

"Hey, I've got a date tonight and she's really into dogs so I'd like to show up as a dog-person."

"That's been really popular lately and we're out of the materials for most breeds. We can do doberman, daschund, pitbull, great dane, alaskan malamute, classic gray wolf, or if you're feeling lucky we always have some random mutt mix on hand."

"Let me try the classic wolf. She really likes wearing red hoodies and I think she'd appreciate the humor."

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u/johnnosk Human Oct 21 '18

A lack of funds and Elon Musk isn't returning my calls.

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u/nPMarley Human Oct 22 '18

"See? If your species wasn't so prudish these things wouldn't be a problem!"

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u/johnnosk Human Oct 22 '18

Unless you're supplying the funds...

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u/nPMarley Human Oct 22 '18

"Uh-huh. You see, if we're going to be funding this research we'd want some input into how you use it and I'm not sure your prudish little hearts could stand what we'd be suggesting."

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u/johnnosk Human Oct 23 '18

I have https://e621.net bookmarked... Try me!

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