Beware the Snark - created by IDt8r

Votes: 828

Rank: 1/8

Score: 70.1%

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Arrogantus Pretentious, or the more common name, the Snark, is a parasitical animal that attaches itself to people at birth. Using their sharp, little claws to hook into its host, its growth is dependant on cruel, thoughtless or careless comments uttered by said host. The Snark believes it is an expert on everything and considers common decency to be a sign of weakness. Very often, the Snark will defend itself by indignantly protesting that its comments are made in jest, are unvarnished truth or meant to be instructive. Although one can never completely rid oneself of the little pest, one can reduce its size significantly with kind words, tactful comments and a willingness to apologize.

I don't know if its the change in the weather, the start of school or my neighbor's constantly yapping little dog (ban pit bulls? They should ban any dog under 3 pounds in weight!), but my personal Snark MUST go on a diet before my family bans me to the garage. This has not been one of my finer weeks. (250 days ago)

14 Comments

Snark, the, Beware

Drivenslush says:

I wanna rub his belly like a Buddha.. hehehe Reply »

(250 days ago)

jordyponce says:

Nice idea..like it!!... Reply »

(250 days ago)

author says:

Slushy, don't let its looks fool you! It looks harmless enough, but that just allows it to dig its claws in deeper. And then, before you know it, you're snarking at someone and then THEIR snark gets going and before you can say "Facial hair looks good on you. Too bad you're not a man." Wham! You're in the middle of a fight.

I've been trying to starve my snark all week, but I don't think I'm succeeding. Reply »

(250 days ago)

Alan2641 says:

Wonderful idea -- like the details and use of source Reply »

(250 days ago)

CMYK46 says:

Great work! I'd just suggest a bit more of a highlight in the eye. Reply »

(249 days ago)

Majkman says:

looks like a rodent that just won't shut u..lol...very nice work.. to be picky I have trouble with eye attachment...not quite part of the head ... but that is me being picky ..great work and gl Reply »

(248 days ago)

jamespaul says:

awsm!! good luck author Reply »

(245 days ago)

pixelkid says:

Author...I'm continuously being awed by your ability. You've done some really great stuff. Including this! Reply »

(245 days ago)

pearlie says:

Great chop, FABULOUS description! *ahem*
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(245 days ago)

Dubhy63 says:

Brilliant,love it ! Good luck author Reply »

(245 days ago)

kushpatel says:

great work man gl Reply »

(245 days ago)

RIPSAW says:

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(245 days ago)

author says:

Thank you for your votes and comments. I got a couple of PM's that really helped kick my Snark in its fuzzy little backside, so thanks for those, too. Reply »

(244 days ago)

madamemonty says:

Congrats again Cheryl fabulous lttle critter Reply »

(244 days ago)

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