If you need me – I’m on the floor, bleeding.
Note to self:
Always tie your shoelaces. That’s all I have to say.
Wisdoh?
Wisdoh (wiz-d’oh) is a short-form literary genre. You know, like haiku or limerick, but without any silly line and syllable restrictions. Undeniably, it is the best way to describe your shortcomings, screw-ups, faux pas, epic fails, temporary loss of intelligence, or anything that rapidly deteriorates into a socially awkward situation.
Self-deprecation is highly encouraged.
Acquiring Wisdoh
There’s only one way to achieve Wisdoh, and it involves three simple steps:
1. Do something.
2. Find out that it was stupid.
3. Now you know.
The Format
A typical Wisdoh consists of two parts:
- Title.
A direct aftermath of your action. Don’t tell the reader what you’ve done, but rather what happened afterwards. Keep it short. - Explanation.
A note to self, if you will. Describe the situation in a couple of sentences, but leave a little room for imagination. Let the reader connect the dots.
Example
You: I desperately need some Listerine.
Your reader: ?
You: If you absolutely must unclog your toilet – do yourself a favor, and plunge with your mouth closed.
Your reader: I see what you did there.