To S, or Not To S...Yeah, That's My Question.

Mon Oct 30, 2006 6:02 pm

OK, I need to decide this quick.
I have two titles for my novel for NaNoWriMo 2006. "Lights, Camera, Chickens?!" and "Lights, Cameras, Chickens?!". I've been varying between the two, but now I have to come to a decision. I can't decide, so it's up to you guys.

Basically, I want to know which one you like better. It's not that hard of a choice.
Thankies. =D

Last edited by DM was on fire! on Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:54 pm, edited 2 times in total.

Mon Oct 30, 2006 6:39 pm

I'd have the S. I know that the original phrase is "lights, camera, action"--but it reads a little bit better as "Lights, Cameras, Chickens?!"

Anyway, my opinion and 3 cents will buy you a nickel.

Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:51 pm

I'd go with the S.

Having plural, singular, plural is just weird. You should have it as plural, plural, plural.

Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:01 pm

I like it better w/o the S. I like the Plural, Singular, Plural set up; and I think most people will get that it's a play on the original phrase and not think it's odd the second is singular.
If you do use the S, people may be like "Hey, there should only be one S!" and think you unintentionally made a mistake instead of doing it on purpose.

A bit of trivia I learned in my writing class: The best-selling books have either one word titles, or five work titles. Of course, my novel has a two word title.

Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:18 pm

"Lights, Cameras, Chickens" is definitely the best

Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:49 pm

Lights Camera Action

If you wanted it to be a play on the phrase I'd suggest that. If you wanted a less direct play on the words, and the Lights, the Cameras and Chickens will become something significant, Id suggest the other.

Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:38 am

No S, if you want a play on the original phrase, which is only one camera. It has a much better ring to it, IMO.

Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:51 am

I say ditch the S. If you're playing off the traditional phrase, it just makes sense to keep the singular form.

Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:03 am

No s. It just doesn't flow as well with it.

Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:19 am

I agree with no "S" so it's just a play on the original phrase.

Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:13 am

No "S". My reason is same as the other people; the play with words would sound more obvious. And it does sound right IMO.

Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:04 pm

No 's', I tried to picture it with the s, but it just didn't seem to ... go.

Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:44 pm

I take it there was supposed to be a poll with this? Ho hum.
I really like "Lights, Camera, Chickens?!". Especially since the band would be a low-budget thing (would they be low-budget though?), and probably couldn't afford more than one camera. :roflol:

Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:50 pm

Gwendolyn wrote:I take it there was supposed to be a poll with this? Ho hum.
I really like "Lights, Camera, Chickens?!". Especially since the band would be a low-budget thing (would they be low-budget though?), and probably couldn't afford more than one camera. :roflol:

XD Gwen wins, the end. I.. I am undecided.. but since Gwen wins.. yeah.

Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:22 pm

Kitten Medli wrote:
Gwendolyn wrote:I take it there was supposed to be a poll with this? Ho hum.
I really like "Lights, Camera, Chickens?!". Especially since the band would be a low-budget thing (would they be low-budget though?), and probably couldn't afford more than one camera.

XD Gwen wins, the end. I.. I am undecided.. but since Gwen wins.. yeah.

It's so true too. XD