The Cliffs of Insanity

Written primarily for Kanike (rancid_rainbow ) as a gift for her relaunch of the refurbished shiny new version of Rancid Rainbow, this is kind of a bonus Date Night story. I’m thoroughly uncertain if any more Date Nights are forthcoming. Since I thought the series was finished, this was as much a surprise to me as anyone else who might be reading it. I kind of broke my brain writing this. Those in the know, know why and should take appropriate pity on me. In the timeline of dates, I’d say this one would fit in between “The Singer’s Date” and “The Banker’s Date,” since its definitely pre-“Final Date.”

Thanks goes to baxaphobia and lindseybits for enabling my “My Sharona” fetish for this story. The song is now ruined for me.

It should be noted that the Chaplin reference was written prior to certain revelations. That was just a freaky coincidence. But I couldn’t change anything because Tramples had been too ingrained in my writer-brain for me to rewire myself. I hate it when that happens.

Musician shout-outs go to the Bay City Rollers, the Knack, Jelly Roll Morton, Queen, Billy Joel, the Steve Miller Band, VAST, Frankie Valli, Concrete Blonde, Sarah McLachlan, the Everly Brothers, and the Scissor Sisters.

Movie shout-outs go to Beetlejuice and Tod Browning’s Freaks (thanks for the Scar Story!)

( The Clown's Date, Part 1 )