Problem: Continue the following story.

Derrick argues with his spouse more than Nick ever has, so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Nick has the happier marriage.

Problem: Continue the following story.

James cannot put the new rod through the ring because the 
Here's how I want to continue it: rod is very fat.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Joel never wore earplugs at concerts while Hunter always had a pair in their ears. 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Joel was found to have tinnitus years later.