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PurpleEyedGuma Since: Apr, 2020
#1: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:32:06 PM

(If a game like this already exists, please let me know.)

The OP (me) describes an event, the next poster describes something unfortunate turn of events, then the next poster describes a fortunate turn of events, and then it alternates between unfortunate and fortunate.

According to Wikipedia:

One person begins with a sentence (e.g., One day Little Johnny walked to the local shoe shop).
The next person tells of something unfortunate that happens (e.g., Unfortunately, Little Johnny was hit by a car.).
The following person contributes a fortunate event (e.g., Fortunately, the car was made entirely of marshmallows).
The fourth person will contribute an unfortunate event (e.g., Unfortunately, Johnny was allergic to marshmallows.)
The fifth person will contribute a fortunate event (e.g., Fortunately, Johnny didn't eat any of the car.), and the process is repeated.

The rules are as follows:

  • Each “Unfortunately” must be followed by a “Fortunately”, and vice versa.
  • No double / sandwich posting. Wait until at least 2 posts have passed after yours.
    • If you get ninja’d, you must edit your post immediately. Posts that are just “Oh, I got [nja]’d” are banned.
  • Don’t contradict any above posts. Just roll with them.

Other than that, there are no limits. Let’s begin!


Mario and Luigi were having a Smash Bros. match.

Edited by PurpleEyedGuma on Sep 5th 2020 at 6:11:23 AM

TheWhistleTropes janet likes her new icon. Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
janet likes her new icon.
#2: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:32:44 PM

Unfortunately, Mario accidentally kicked Luigi into the void and he died.

she/her/they | wall | sandbox
Risdio51 The Unknown Pleasure they were talking about from that exit they call Paradise Since: Jun, 2019 Relationship Status: Healthy, deeply-felt respect for this here Shotgun
The Unknown Pleasure they were talking about
#3: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:33:48 PM

Fortunately, Joker avenged Luigi by doing the same to Mario.

I can't say goodbye to yesterday…
DookieIdiotNimrod Back by Unpopular Demand from An abandoned K-Mart Since: Mar, 2020 Relationship Status: Browsing the selection
Back by Unpopular Demand
#4: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:37:11 PM

Unfortunately, the Joker was a hacker and banned both Mario and Luigis accounts.

KungFuCutBug sick down from the bones to the other side from a broken freezer in Hell Since: Feb, 2019 Relationship Status: They're my lobster
sick down from the bones to the other side
#5: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:37:41 PM

fortunately, Nintendo restored them and banned the Joker

A plague has consumed the town, summoning Pestilence, Horseman of the Apocalypse!
PurpleEyedGuma Since: Apr, 2020
#6: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:38:57 PM

Unfortunately, the other Phantom Thieves broke into Nintendo’s top-secret databases.

Risdio51 The Unknown Pleasure they were talking about from that exit they call Paradise Since: Jun, 2019 Relationship Status: Healthy, deeply-felt respect for this here Shotgun
The Unknown Pleasure they were talking about
#7: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:39:36 PM

[nja]

Edited by Risdio51 on Sep 5th 2020 at 5:41:09 AM

I can't say goodbye to yesterday…
WarJay77 It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (3,795/50,000) from My Writing Cave (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (3,795/50,000)
#8: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:39:40 PM

[up][up]Fortunately, they were caught by Nintendo's guards.

Edited by WarJay77 on Sep 5th 2020 at 5:39:56 AM

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OwenL257 Since: Aug, 2020
#9: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:40:21 PM

Unfortunately, Nintendo was about to be owned by Disney

Superjohn Muscle witch from Tokyo Empire Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Muscle witch
#10: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:41:54 PM

Fortunately, the courts were sane for once and strike it down.

"Give our Captain back, you jerks!"
TheWhistleTropes janet likes her new icon. Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
janet likes her new icon.
#11: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:42:03 PM

Unfortunately, the P. Sherman Anti-Trust Act was struck down by the Galactic Senate.

[down] Got it. Sorry.

Edited by TheWhistleTropes on Sep 5th 2020 at 5:46:28 AM

she/her/they | wall | sandbox
PurpleEyedGuma Since: Apr, 2020
#12: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:43:59 PM

[up] ~The Whistle Tropes This counts as doubleposting. I’d say change your post.

KungFuCutBug sick down from the bones to the other side from a broken freezer in Hell Since: Feb, 2019 Relationship Status: They're my lobster
sick down from the bones to the other side
#13: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:50:11 PM

fortunately, the Galactic Senate was overthrown by rebels

A plague has consumed the town, summoning Pestilence, Horseman of the Apocalypse!
Superjohn Muscle witch from Tokyo Empire Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Muscle witch
#14: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:52:07 PM

Unfortunately, the rebels just create their own empire.

Edited by Superjohn on Sep 5th 2020 at 4:52:24 AM

"Give our Captain back, you jerks!"
DookieIdiotNimrod Back by Unpopular Demand from An abandoned K-Mart Since: Mar, 2020 Relationship Status: Browsing the selection
Back by Unpopular Demand
#15: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:53:58 PM

Fortunately, it falls very quickly and isn’t a success.

PurpleEyedGuma Since: Apr, 2020
#16: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:55:20 PM

Unfortunately, Palpatine comes back to life again and reinstates the Galactic Empire in its place.

Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#17: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:55:53 PM

Fortunately, the new protagonist kills him at the end of the third movie.

Edited by Weirdguy149 on Sep 5th 2020 at 5:56:29 AM

The legend has returned.
Risdio51 The Unknown Pleasure they were talking about from that exit they call Paradise Since: Jun, 2019 Relationship Status: Healthy, deeply-felt respect for this here Shotgun
The Unknown Pleasure they were talking about
#18: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:56:04 PM

Unfortunately, the movie is a box office failure and the Star Wars franchise dies

Edited by Risdio51 on Sep 5th 2020 at 5:57:07 AM

I can't say goodbye to yesterday…
Snicka Since: Jun, 2011
#19: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:57:08 PM

Fortunately, the franchise gets new life thanks to a television series.

Edited by Snicka on Sep 5th 2020 at 11:59:34 AM

audgetrouble A Gentleman Pirate from somewhere in time and space Since: Sep, 2017 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
A Gentleman Pirate
#20: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:57:17 PM

[nja]

Edited by audgetrouble on Sep 5th 2020 at 2:57:41 AM

It’s not about the desti-something, it’s about the whatever.
PurpleEyedGuma Since: Apr, 2020
#21: Sep 5th 2020 at 2:57:31 PM

I am putting this game on temporary hold until everyone edits their posts.

Edited by PurpleEyedGuma on Sep 5th 2020 at 5:58:06 AM

PurpleEyedGuma Since: Apr, 2020
#22: Sep 5th 2020 at 3:14:04 PM

Since Audgetrouble won’t edit their post, I am resuming the game.

From now on, if you get ninja’d, you must edit your post immediately. Posts that are just “Oh, I got [nja]’d” are banned. You will be called out in public for doing so.

Unfortunately, the show ends up having one of the biggest Broken Bases ever.

Snicka Since: Jun, 2011
#23: Sep 5th 2020 at 3:15:45 PM

[up]Or it can be the opposite, when you get ninja-d, you just have to ninja out your post and let the other players continue the game.

Superjohn Muscle witch from Tokyo Empire Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Muscle witch
#24: Sep 5th 2020 at 3:15:46 PM

Fortunately, later seasons are better received.

"Give our Captain back, you jerks!"
Risdio51 The Unknown Pleasure they were talking about from that exit they call Paradise Since: Jun, 2019 Relationship Status: Healthy, deeply-felt respect for this here Shotgun
The Unknown Pleasure they were talking about
#25: Sep 5th 2020 at 3:16:37 PM

Unfortunately, the ratings are too low to salvage the show so it gets cancelled with no chance of a reboot

I can't say goodbye to yesterday…

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