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Jim Ruland's avatar

Bravo! Thank you x1000 for introducing "What in the hell was I going to sledgeham?" into my lexicon!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

I was really hoping someone would love that line as much as I did. Thank you Jim 😎💥

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Patris's avatar

Born epic. And not your first.

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Patrick K.'s avatar

Killer story for number 1000. Thanks for letting us into Frank’s mind — fragile as it is.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Yeah, he's a mess. There's a music Easter egg too

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Patris's avatar

Oh no I shall fail again at this..

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Paul R's avatar

The spirit is willing, the flesh is weak, but a sledgehammer never disappoints.

Great story, well done Jimmy, and thank you.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Less escape rooms, more rage rooms. Thanks for being part of this Paul.

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Ben Woestenburg's avatar

Such a strange little man, this Anky. And eating the pill off the floor? Who wouldn't?

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

I love writing about strange little men

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Patris's avatar

Rage is an entity. The Hulk wasn’t an aberrant character.

This story had all your diamonds, J. Alive, always.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

The only time I've ever been star struck on set was when I was working with Ruffalo on Now You See Me and after about 3 hours in the NOLA heat, my 12 year old self went " holy shit dude, you're two feet from The Hulk"

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Patris's avatar

What a great memory- I can imagine it perfectly

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Johnny Evans's avatar

Wow buddy!

You know you don’t have to keep yer streak going forever but here’s to 2000.

Keep working that mind of imagination with the quill and parchment, your readers love ya🖋️

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

I will streak as long as I can streak. Thanks Johnny

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Joe's avatar

I was wondering where this story was going.

Seems a bit harsh for a small pill, but perhaps the symbolism required a sledge.

Kudos for making it to 1,000!

A feat nonpareil.

Master Story-Teller Jimmy Doom!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks for keeping me going J/S. Couldn't have done it without you and Patris and a select few

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EJ Trask's avatar

well this is goddamn great. to celebrate 1000 you gave us the delicious verb "sledgeham" and the classic vermouth niche. we do not deserve it. congratulations on a monumental achievement.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks EJ. My only goal when I began writing today was to use Sledgeham. Then I had a teenage flashback and wanted to bring vermouth to the party.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

I will sledgeham the like button for this one. Congrats on 1,000 in a row, Jimmy.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks Jim! The highlight of my writing day is that so many people embraced Sledgeham.

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Beevil's avatar

Congrats on the Grand, Mr. Doom!

“Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent”

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks. Not one damn new subscriber from it. Zero. Sad.

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Beevil's avatar

Feeling Doomed? 🫀

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Patty Mallett's avatar

Congrats on #1,000!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks. I'm proud of the accomplishment.

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Angel L. Martinez's avatar

A story that revolves around a sledgehammer! Cool! And I learned a new word from you - “sledgeham”!

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Angel L. Martinez's avatar

And happy 1000!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks. Substack couldn't care less. I'm not one of the cool kids

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

So totally stoked that people loved that word

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Jim Graham's avatar

Congratulations on 1,000. Impressive!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks. Thought for sure that people on this platform would embrace it. They don't.

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V. C. Ackerman's avatar

When it comes to breaking bad habits, big and small steps are all important. While it’s unfortunate that Frank took the pill he was trying to get rid of (and destroyed his toilet), he’s on the right path towards becoming clean.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Yeah, the intention is there for sure

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Carol Angel's avatar

Congrats! A thousands different paths and who knows how many characters! Thank you❤️

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks for hopping onto this crazy bus with me Carol

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lou J's avatar

Yes, indeed, what do I need to Sledgehammer?

Also: A pleasantly convex chunk of toilet bowl dropped to the ground with a surprisingly musical tone, and Frank slumped to the tile, back against the doorjamb

I’m hoping you get to hang out w Tom Waits some day. I’ll be sure to steer him to you if ever our paths cross again.

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