A Template for a rewrire of a story in the style of Jerry Clower

 create a Template for a rewrite of a story in the style of Jerry Clower

Jerry Clower Story Rewrite Template

Title: (Hook the listener with a title that uses colorful language or a funny image. It should be something Jerry Clower himself might say.)

Intro:

    Set the scene: Where and when is the story taking place?
    Introduce the characters: Use descriptive language and colorful nicknames to introduce the main characters.
    Set the mood: Is it a hot summer day, a cold winter evening, or a lazy Saturday afternoon?

(Example Intro)

Well, sir, it was a scorcher of a day down in Possum Holler. The sun beatin' down like a hammer on an anvil, and the humidity was thicker than molasses in January. I was settin' on my porch swing, sippin' on some sweet tea, tryin' to muster up the energy to do anything but fan myself with a corncob. That's when ol' Jebediah hollered over from his place, soundin' more flustered than a chicken in a coop full of hounds.

Body:

    Tell the story: Use vivid verbs, colorful similes, and folksy metaphors to bring the story to life. Don't be afraid to exaggerate for comedic effect.
    Introduce the conflict: What problem or challenge do the characters face?
    Build to a climax: Raise the stakes and create suspense.
    Include a Jerry Clower-ism: Weave in a folksy saying or proverb that Jerry Clower himself might use.

(Example Body)

Jebediah come stormin' over, his overalls all dusty and his straw hat hangin' by a thread. "Clyde!" he hollered, "you ain't gonna believe this! That ol' mule of mine, Clementine, she done swallowed my best pair of false teeth!"

Now, Clementine, bless her heart, wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed. But false teeth? I just about choked on my sweet tea.  "Well, Jebediah," I says, "that there Clementine might just be the most ornery mule this side of the Mississippi. But false teeth? How in tarnation did that happen?"

Jebediah went on to explain how he'd left his teeth on the fencepost while he was fixing the chicken coop, and that darn Clementine must have snatched them up thinkin' they were some fancy new kind of apple.

Resolution:

    Resolve the conflict: How do the characters solve the problem?
    Don't forget the punchline: End the story with a funny twist or a clever observation.

(Example Resolution)

Well, after a whole lot of fussin' and cussin', we finally managed to get a rope around Clementine's backside and hoisted her tail end up in the air.  And sure enough, there they were - Jebediah's false teeth hangin' out like stalactites in a cave. We hosed Clementine off good, and thankfully, the teeth weren't worse for the wear.

Jebediah learned his lesson that day, I tell you what. He never left his teeth lyin' around again, not even for a second. And as for Clementine? Well, let's just say she developed a taste for somethin' a little more natural than dentures.

Outro:

    Wrap it up with a final thought or observation.
    You can end with another Jerry Clower-ism or a folksy saying that ties back to the story.

(Example Outro)

So there you have it, folks. Just another day down in Possum Holler, where even the dang mules have a hankerin' for somethin' a little different. Remember, there's nothin' quite like country livin', especially when it comes with a side of laughs.