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"Home Improvement - Tim Discovers True Manhood" by Phil Phantom (sitcom parody) 10, 10, 10
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"Home Improvement - Tim Discovers True Manhood" by Phil Phantom (reposted by Hawaiian Heat).
http://www.dejanews.com/getdoc.xp?AN=363934012 (1)

"Hidie ho, neighbor lady Jill," says Wilson shortly before he slips
his immense pecker through a hole in the fence. Jill is seeking relief
after getting all hot and bothered by her experience of catching the
boys having sex with one another.

Later Tim seeks advice from his neighbor, he gives Wilson's aphorisms
his customary twist after proving his manhood to Jill: "A good, secure
man understands his woman's needs. Get bigger ones {cucumbers for
masturbation} if you want. You know, Sparticus used to give eels to
his Greek women. That Sparticus, now that was a man's man. Aaarrrghh,
Aaarrrghh, Aaarrrghh!" To find out what Wilson actually said, you'll
have to read the story.

The real value of a good parody / sex story is that it's possible to
imagine the "real" characters doing what the story describes; and this
story certainly accomplishes that task.

Even with the omission of that lovely young lass with the nice ass who
carries tools for Tim and Al, this has to be one of the most creative
parodies of "Home Improvement" that I have ever seen. Wait a minute -
I forgot about Ann Douglas's tale of Jill's infatuation with Heidi, the
young lady from the preceding sentence. Comparing the two, I'd have to
say that I liked Ann's version better as a sex story, but Mr. Phantom
gets the nod on the strength of his parody. I mean, this one really
did have the tone of an actual "Home Improvement" episode.

In addition, an author named Jay-P has written several parodies of
"Home Improvement," but none approaching the quality of the two I cited
in the preceding paragraph. Uncle Mike has also done a "Home
Improvement" parody, but I felt it was not one of his best.

Ratings for "Tim Discovers True Manhood"
Athena (technical quality): 10
Venus (plot & character): 10
Celeste (appeal to reviewer): 10