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December 3, 2007
Lovecraft’s best-known short stories, first
published in “Weird Tales,” February 1928.
Less well known is that in original rough
draft of the story, Cthulhu’s call wisely
went unanswered, thanks to prudent use of
caller ID and answering machine technology.
the Missed Call of Cthulhu
7> “Pick up … *Pick* *Up* … PICK UP NOW OR I WILL EAT YOUR
FACE OFF!!! … (Sigh) … Fine, then. Call me back.”
6> “Hey Azazoth, Yog-Sothoth had to pass on the card game, so
we’re going to meet at Dagon’s place.”
5> “Hi this is Cthulhu… Man, I hate these things. Make a note:
when I destroy the world, the damn answering machines go
first…”
4> “Hello Arkham House? Big C here. We need to talk about this
little copyright issue. Please have a survivor call me.”
3> “Hello friend. This is Cthulhu. I’m calling on behalf of the
Humans for R’yleh League. We’re having our annual dinner and I
was wondering if you’d be interested in being a guest? Let me
know if you’re interested, and how well you go with Hoisin
sauce.”
2> “Sorry I missed you. I just wanted to let you know you
mispronounced a word in that incantation and now I’m obligated
to rend you asunder. Best to the wife, talk to you later.”
if we’re still going to get together and usher in the end of
time. Let me know. Bye.”
Selected from 21 submissions from 8 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:
Michele Lord, Lincoln, NE — 1, 3 First #1!
Douglas Drawsen, Pentucket, MA — 2, 5
Scott T. Goudsward, Haverhill, MA — 4
Brandon Eldridge, St. Louis, MO — 6
Mark D. Sabien, What Cheer, IA — 7
Dave Goudsward, Lake Worth, FL — Senior Cultist