A Rumor About Hemingway That I Hope Is True
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:11 pm
Have any of you heard the rumor that Hemingway once bet a table of writers $10 that he could write a complete short story that consisted of only six words? When his fellow writers told him it couldn't be done, Hemingway wrote his story on a napkin and passed it around the table. Each writer handed over $10.
The story: "For Sale. Baby Shoes. Never Worn."
Every time I tell this short story to friends (regardless of whether of not they enjoy reading or have kids), the reaction is always the same: shock and then sadness
I have rarely told a story that has received such strong and consistent reaction. I love to tell this story to new people and watch their reaction. Snopes could not confirm that the story of the bet is true – but I don't care. I think it's a great story and have no problem spreading the rumor.
Your thoughts on the story and whether or not you've heard this rumor?
The story: "For Sale. Baby Shoes. Never Worn."
Every time I tell this short story to friends (regardless of whether of not they enjoy reading or have kids), the reaction is always the same: shock and then sadness
I have rarely told a story that has received such strong and consistent reaction. I love to tell this story to new people and watch their reaction. Snopes could not confirm that the story of the bet is true – but I don't care. I think it's a great story and have no problem spreading the rumor.
Your thoughts on the story and whether or not you've heard this rumor?