From:        Mike W. Loader, mloader@scs.unr.edu

S A D F I C    I D E N T I F I C A T I O N   L I S T
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  As the number of Sadfic's posted to the FFML increases, a 
problem begins to arise. Those of us with twisted senses of humor 
will publically congradulate the author on a brillant comedy, not 
realizing that the work in question was intended to produce tears. 
This is embarrassing for everyone.

  But never fear! The following checklist will help you identify the 
next Sadfic that winds its mournful way into your mailbox. If more than a
couple of these apply.....its a sadfic. If all of them apply....FTS.
- Mike of NPHT

Hoo boy, you put a fox among the chickens with this one... ^_^

"Very Tragic Story..."

Uh, yeah. Right. ;>

OVERALL:
Characters other than Kodachi, Happosai, or Azusa die.

Mikado? :)

Happosai fails to die.

Not if you're Robma. (And no, I'm *not* saying anything more. <g,d,r>)

Time travel is involved.

Ahem. <Firing up the Tardis... two more days to go!>

RANMA:

gets deep fried.

Aww, what's a little Ranma-burger here or there? You could always serve 
'im at the Nekohanten...

goes insane.

"-er." You forgot the "-er."

marries Kodachi.

Heh.

AKANE:
is kept in a jar over the mantle.

Ah... Mr. Loader, your suite is ready now. Just put on this jacket, and 
you'll have all the time you need to rest and recover...

RYOGA:
is turned into Moo Shu Pork.

Does roast duck count?

UKYO:
goes insane and tries to kill Akane or Ryoga.

How likely is this?

goes insane and tries to destroy Nerima.

This I'd find a little more reasonable. :)

gets charred to a crisp, but hangs on for a few hours.

You're not writing from experience, here, are you? ;>

is bought out by a chain, and is assistant manager at "McUcchan's"

"Would you like fries with that?"

KODACHI:
becomes a nun.

"The hills are alive... with the sound of laughter..." <Shot of Kodachi 
twirling through the mountaintops, in an nun's habit and holding her 
ribbon>

NABIKI:
loses money. (Only sad from Nabiki's perspective)

Actually, this is very tragic thing. Sign of most tragic cosmic event, 
indicating death of universe.

is put on trial by Judge Wapner.

Nahh... knowing her, she's got a back-door deal with the syndication 
people, and stands to make a bundle.

is overly sadistic.

Overly? Define, please.

KASUMI:
carries a handgun for most of the story.

"The Gun in Kasumi's handbag."

MOUSSE:

Gets eaten by Happosai?

Actually, with all of the curses running around, I'm surprised more of 
the Ranma crew aren't vegetarians. :)



Travis Butler
(The Professor, formerly of Myth and Magick!, Lawrence, KS;
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