lucretia mclizard - the world's first cyber lizard

Lucretia McLizard The World’s First

Cyber-lizard

by Mal Cohen

Lucy

Her original name was in fact, Lucy, a plain name for a

rather plain house pet.

Lucretia

But one day tragedy occurred when her human mommy, Lucretia, was busy on the Internet.

Lucy Eating

Lucretia did not notice that Lucy was busy gnawing away at the computer power cable.

Explosion

Suddenly there was a terrible explosion

and black-out

Where Is Lucy?

When power was restored and the computer rebooted, it was discovered that Lucy was nowhere to be found.

Cyber-Lizard

However, what a surprise to all to find that Lucy

was now transformed to become the world’s first cyber-lizard .

Internet Guide

Now known to the world as Lucretia, she was alive and well as a permanent

Internet companion and guide.

Viruses

She is forever happy and busy, but always remains vigilant for unexpected cyber viruses which can

prove fatal to both computer and

cyber-lizard alike!

The End

Story Background

This story was written in the early days of the Internet

by Mal Cohen

for a contest to name the mascot lizard at www.whiptail.com

Second Prize

Mal didn’t win first prize, but was one of 6 second prize winners of a mug.

Created by Marlies Cohen

he End