Quiznos

by shiney1

Published February 9, 2011

In Acrostic Poems

Sorry if something is wrong, I submitted this on my iTouch.


Quite the fast-food chain, you are.
Undertaking the art of sub-making
In this competitive market. With
Zeal you conduct combat with your
Nemesis, Subway. But alas, they'll
Overtake you always, due to your overpriced
Subs and shameful advertisements.

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alliyah
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alliyah wrote a review Review · Jun 5, 2014

Oh my goodness! I read your poem Pocket Change then saw this one's title and had to read it. I worked at a Quiznos for 2 and a half years, so I absolutely love this poem. You capture the emotion and anger Quiznos has with the ultimate enemy... Subway. Your acrostic has very consistent line lengths except the 6th line which sticks out a bit. You could take out the word "your" and it wouldn't stick out as much.

Also just to clarify Quiznos is a (self-described) "quick-order restaurant" so it's a bit more sophisticated than a "fast-food chain" that you classified it as. :) In the restaurant I worked in we actually had a "Quiznos Acrostic Poem" that was framed on the wall, I can't remember all that it said but your version is a lot more entertaining to read.

Good luck in future writing and have a good day!

~alliyah

shiney1 replied · Jun 5, 2014

Thank you!

alliyah replied · Jun 5, 2014

You're welcome!

AdoxagraphyAngelus wrote a review Review · May 11, 2011

These poems are all very clever and adorable. :) I really love how comedic it is. Woooonderful job. I love how you sum up just random subjects in these small acrostic poems. :D

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pterascreams
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pterascreams commented Comment · Mar 2, 2011

I like it. I don't think I've ever been to Quizno's. Anyways, good work!

-Liz

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shiney1
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shiney1 commented Comment · Feb 9, 2011

Thanks for the review! I actually have never eaten there, I am a Subway gal, but I have looked around their reviews and their commercials and subs. Many not good, and thumbs way down on the commercials! But a good number of people like them, so I guess is depends on the restaurant you go to?

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DragonLADY
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DragonLADY wrote a review Review · Feb 9, 2011

Haha, this is hilarious! an ode to Quiznos; how refreshingly original and unique! I take it you are fond of the place?

Well, because of its brevity, I don't have many nitpicks, but here's what I have: (My notes are in bold)

shiney1 wrote:Sorry if something is wrong, I submitted this on my iTouch.


Quite the fast-food chain Thoughtful of you to mention this for the people who've never seen a Quiznos, you are.
Undertaking the art of sub-making I like this particular part; do you really consider sub-making an art?
In this competitive market Ain't that the truth!. With
Zeal you conduct combat with your
Nemesis Great word choice here!, Subway. But alas, they'll
Overtake you always, due to your overpriced
Subs and shameful advertisements. Aha! The truth comes out!


I think the format is very clever (the classic scheme of letter poem, in a new, and artistically creative way), and, as mentioned earlier, the topic is intensely unique! The grammer is very good, and I especially like the part at the end where, after all the sympathies, you show your true opinion!

Great job!! I love a good, brief piece!



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