Arthur Writes a Story
1/22/202615 min
Arthur has to write a story for a school assignment, but he’s convinced that his ordinary life is just too boring. How can he possibly make the tale of how he got his dog Pal exciting? Maybe a few dancing elephants in outer space will do the trick!
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Arthur Read· Host0:25
[upbeat music] Welcome to the Arthur Podcast. It's me, Arthur Read. Today, I'm gonna tell you how I ended up writing a good, bad, boring, fun, and totally goofy story.
DW· Panelist0:42
[door opening] Hey, Arthur. How come you're staring at a piece of paper?
Arthur Read· Host0:46
If you must know, I'm thinking about how to write a story that everyone will really like.
DW· Panelist0:52
Is it your homework?
Arthur Read· Host0:54
Yes, it's my homework. Why are you looking over my shoulder?
DW· Panelist0:58
I'm reading your story. Once upon- Mom, Dad, DW's bothering me while I'm doing my homework. I'm going, I'm going. Just make sure you put me in your story.
Arthur Read· Host1:13
Shut the door, please.
DW· Panelist1:15
[door closing] [door opening] Make me a princess who lives with three little kitties in a faraway castle.
Arthur Read· Host1:20
This is not a princess story, DW.
DW· Panelist1:23
And I should have a magic wand that can grant wishes, or turn you into a puff of smoke.
Arthur Read· Host1:29
Shut