Miscellaneous Monday - Mad Libs - Likes for Trees II: The Likening

[Andy Gladstone]

We had a last minute cancellation for Miscellaneous Monday, but the show must go on!

This post is an ode to @Thomas Schlegel and his Holiday themed collaborative story posts of the past, and to @Meg Bailey who had an amazing Confluence Holiday Workshop Mad Lib in 2021.

Here is the text for each of you to fill out in your Mad Lib below. Feel free to just list your words or build the Mad Lib fully into your comment. 

Bonus points in tagging a community member's name in the [PERSONS NAME] slots and getting them to submit their own entry!

TITLE: A WALK THROUGH THE FOREST

It was a [ADJECTIVE] and [ADVERB] day. I was tired of sitting in the [NOUN] and decided to [VERB] through the forests outside. As I [ADVERB] up my [PLURAL NOUN] and [ADVERB] to get ready, I could already smell the [NOUN] and the [PLURAL NOUN] of the forest.

As I opened my door, the sight of [PLURAL NOUN] and [PLURAL NOUN] left me [ADJECTIVE]. I began my [NOUN] through [PLACE] and quickly was alone with my [PLURAL NOUN].

Soon though I came across [PERSONS NAME] and asked them to join me on my trek - because it would be [ADJECTIVE] alone, possible [ADVERB].

[PERSONS NAME] was an Atlassian Community [NOUN] and loved the [PLURAL NOUN] and the [NOUN]. Their company made the [VERB] so much more [ADJECTIVE] and [ADJECTIVE].

When we got back, we checked the Atlassian Community to see how [ADJECTIVE] @Monique vdB's  Thermometer has risen for Trees II: The Likening and [ADVERB] that our post would help it [ADVERB].

Word Bank

1. Adjective
2. Adverb
3. Noun
4. Verb
5. Adverb
6. Plural Noun
7. Adverb
8. Noun
9. Plural Noun
10. Plural Noun
11. Plural Noun
12. Adjective
13. Noun
14. Place
15. Plural Noun
16. Person's Name
17. Adjective
18. Adverb
19. Person's Name
20. Noun
21. Plural Noun
22. Noun
23. Verb
24. Adjective
25. Adjective
26. Adjective
27. Adverb
28. Adverb

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[Amanda Barber]

TITLE: A WALK THROUGH THE FOREST

It was a [SLIMY] and [ACCIDENTALLY] day. I was tired of sitting in the [COW] and decided to [SHIMMY] through the forests outside. As I [DELIGHTFULLY] up my [HOUSES] and [NERVOUSLY] to get ready, I could already smell the [CHAIR] and the [CATS] of the forest.

As I opened my door, the sight of [CHILDREN] and [PLANES] left me [PURPLE]. I began my [SKY] through [MILWAUKEE, WI] and quickly was alone with my [KITES].

Soon though I came across [ANDREW] and asked them to join me on my trek - because it would be [QUICK] alone, possible [UNEXPECTEDLY].

[@Andrew Zimmerman ] was an Atlassian Community [SOCK] and loved the [SHOES] and the [BICYCLE]. Their company made the [FLY] so much more [TINY] and [GRAY].

When we got back, we checked the Atlassian Community to see how [LOUD] @Monique vdB's  Thermometer has risen for Trees II: The Likening and [JOVIALLY] that our post would help it [FRIGHTFULLY]. 

🧐🧐🧐🧐

Word Bank

1. Slimy
2. Accidentally
3. Cow
4. Shimmy
5. Delightfully
6. Houses
7. Nervously
8. Chair
9. Cats
10. Children
11. Planes
12. Purple
13. Sky
14. Milwaukee, WI
15. Kites
16. Andrew
17. Quick
18. Unexpectedly
19. Andrew
20. Sock
21. Shoes
22. Bicycle
23. FLY
24. Tiny
25. Gray
26. Loud
27. Jovially
28. Frightfully

[Andy Gladstone]

I think Atlassian is going need to pay you royalties on the new tagline - Quick Alone, Possible Unexpectedly! Thanks for the A+ submission. 

[Andy Gladstone]

Here is mine (I did not peek!)

TITLE: A WALK THROUGH THE FOREST

It was a [SUNNY] and [FAST] day. I was tired of sitting in the [BIKE] and decided to [FAST] through the forests outside. As I [QUICKLY] up my [SHOES] and [HASTILY] to get ready, I could already smell the [OUTSIDE] and the [SUNGLASSES] of the forest.

As I opened my door, the sight of [SOCKS] and [GAMES] left me [HAPPY]. I began my [CARPET] through [CANADA] and quickly was alone with my [KNEES].

Soon though I came across [@Jimmy Seddon] and asked them to join me on my trek - because it would be [EXCITED] alone, possible [SPEEDILY].

[JIMMY] was an Atlassian Community [TRUNK] and loved the [LEAVES] and the [HOME]. Their company made the [RUN] so much more [QUICK] and [SLOW].

When we got back, we checked the Atlassian Community to see how [HIGH] @Monique vdB's  Thermometer has risen for Trees II: The Likening and [HAPPILY] that our post would help it [BRILLIANTLY]. 

Word Bank

1. Sunny
2. Fast
3. Bike
4. Fast
5. Quickly
6. Shoes
7. Hastily
8. Outside
9. Sunglasses
10. Socks
11. Games
12. Happy
13. Carpet
14. Canada
15. Knees
16. @Jimmy Seddon
17. Excited
18. Speedily
19. Jimmy
20. Trunk
21. Leaves
22. Home
23. Run
24. Quick
25. Slow
26. High
27. Happily
28. Brilliantly

[Walter Buggenhout]

Here's mine, without peeking as well

TITLE: A WALK THROUGH THE FOREST

It was a cool and windy day. I was tired of sitting in the tomatoes and decided to go skiing through the forests outside. As I zipped up my hotpants and stumbled on to get ready, I could already smell the waffle and the pancakes of the forest.

As I opened my door, the sight of snowflakes and leprechauns left me breathless. I began my slalom through la-la-land and quickly was alone with my thoughts.

Soon though I came across @carolyn french  and asked them to join me on my trek - because it would be challenging alone, possible boring too.

Carolyn was an Atlassian Community Leader and loved the pancakes and the waffle. Their company made the hike so much more entertaining and fun.

When we got back, we checked the Atlassian Community to see how astronomically@Monique vdB's  Thermometer has risen for Trees II: The Likening and confirmed that our post would help it explode!

Not sure if I should repeat the word bank once more. Happy to do so if that's they way to go, @Andy Gladstone!  

[Monique vdB]

@Walter Buggenhout ahhaaha your hotpants... 😂

[Laurie Sciutti]

hahaha.  these are great.  I have not had enough coffee yet to give this a go, but maybe later!  Love MadLibs!

[Monique vdB]

Thank you @Andy Gladstone for this hilarious idea... now on to read everyone else's! 

It was an [obsolete] and [wicked] day. I was tired of sitting in the [bicycle] and decided to [orate] through the forests outside. As I [figuratively locked] up my [M&Ms] and [frantically baked] to get ready, I could already smell the [fire escape] and the [courtiers] of the forest.

As I opened my door, the sight of [eggs] and [paintings] left me [abstract]. I began my [badminton shuttle] through [the Amsterdam office of Atlassian] and quickly was alone with my [books].

Soon though I came across [@Summer Hogan] and asked them to join me on my trek - because it would be [creative] alone, possible [wisely].

[Summer] was an Atlassian Community [canal boat] and loved the [windmills] and the [shovel]. Their company made the [banana slug] so much more [special] and [suspenseful].

When we got back, we checked the Atlassian Community to see how [shivery] @Monique vdB's  Thermometer has risen for Trees II: The Likening and [weakened] that our post would help it [sacredly].

[Monique vdB]

@Andy Gladstone (your "click here" link doesn't work, sadly!) 

[Summer Hogan]

Love it @Monique vdB!

[Amanda Barber]

Yours makes a whole lot more sense than mine did since I just used adverbs... :-D 

[Monique vdB]

@Amanda Barber well I changed my adverbs to other parts of speech when I realized adverbs wouldn't work 😆

[Andy Gladstone]

It's an art, not a science. Any interpretations are acceptable!

[Summer Hogan]

TITLE: A WALK THROUGH THE FOREST

It was a [wicked] and [always] day. I was tired of sitting in the [cactus] and decided to [sweat] through the forests outside. As I [angrily] up my [bakery] and [stupidly] to get ready, I could already smell the [smoke] and the [hawks] of the forest.

As I opened my door, the sight of [sloths] and [iPads] left me [hot]. I began my [computer] through [Hawaii] and quickly was alone with my [alligator].

Soon though I came across [@Monique vdB] and asked them to join me on my trek - because it would be [sketchy] alone, possible [patiently].

[Queen Mo] was an Atlassian Community [mother] and loved the [falcons] and the [water]. Their company made the [sweat] so much more [sweeter] and [colder].

When we got back, we checked the Atlassian Community to see how [fantastic] @Monique vdB's  Thermometer has risen for Trees II: The Likening and [beautifully] that our post would help it [quietly].

[Summer Hogan]

I don't know if anyone can tell from some of the words I used, but I live in HOT Arizona and my AC went out last night. It's been 16 hours now without AC and I'm melting! Hence the use of all the hot words! 

[Andy Gladstone]

Wow! Under those conditions I am surprised that you had enough strength to craft this response! Sending you some A/C vibes! ❄

[Summer Hogan]

Thanks @Andy Gladstone! Me too!  

[Marjorie]

TITLE: A WALK THROUGH THE FOREST

It was a [hot] and [sweaty] day. I was tired of sitting in the [sun] and decided to [hike] through the forests outside. As I [carefully] up my [plans] and [thoroughly] to get ready, I could already smell the [pine trees] and the [scents] of the forest.

As I opened my door, the sight of [cars] and [busses] left me [disappointed]. I began my [walk] through [HaHa Tonka park] and quickly was alone with my [thoughts].

Soon though I came across [@Summer Hogan ] and asked them to join me on my trek - because it would be [very] alone, possible [unfriendly].

[Summer] was an Atlassian Community [Leader] and loved the [community] and the [comradery]. Their company made the [hike] so much more [pleasant] and [peaceful].

When we got back, we checked the Atlassian Community to see how [quickly] @Monique vdB's  Thermometer has risen for Trees II: The Likening and [supportive] that our post would help it [mature].

Word Bank:

1. hot

2. sweaty

3. sun

4. hike

5. carefully

6. plans

7.. thoroughly

8. pine trees

9. scents

10. cars

11. busses

12. disappointed

13. walk

14. HaHa Tonka park

15. thoughts

16. @Summer Hogan 

17. very

18. unfriendly

19. Summer

20. Leader

21. community

22. comradery

23. hike

24. pleasant

25. peaceful

26. quickly

27. supportive

28. mature

[Summer Hogan]

Love this @Marjorie!

[Mike Clarke]

TITLE: A WALK THROUGH THE FOREST

It was a [long] and [tiresome] day. I was tired of sitting in the [office] and decided to [explore] through the forests outside. As I [tied] up my [bootlaces] and [rushed] to get ready, I could already smell the [soil] and the [pine trees] of the forest.

As I opened my door, the sight of [ominous clouds] and [closed windows] left me [uncertain]. I began my [trek] through [forest] and quickly was alone with my [circling thoughts].

Soon though I came across [@Carolyn Allen] and asked them to join me on my trek - because it would be [tricky] alone, possibly [unnavigable].

[@Carolyn Allen  was an Atlassian Community [member] and loved the [outdoors] and  [adventure]. Their company made the [journey] so much more [fun] and [interesting].

When we got back, we checked the Atlassian Community to see how [rapidly] @Monique vdB's  Thermometer has risen for Trees II: The Likening and [confident] that our post would help it [grow].

Word Bank