Dear Mr. Henry,
No, our school has no policy for or against gun control, and absolutely no position on the “tea party” movement, and, yes, we know the ammunition had been removed, but we simply cannot allow little Patrick to bring automatic weapons to “show and tell”.
Sincerely yours,
James Brady
Principal, Horniman Elementary School
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This is a flash fiction piece for '55 Flash Fiction Friday'. The idea is to tell a story in 55 words. Try one yourself and then go tell g-man about it.
The name of the school is the best.
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying these stories!
ReplyDeleteyou know, this is gotta be reality somewhere...wonder if he spits on his teacher too or just politicians...oh, better go before i get myself in trouble...
ReplyDeleteIs that principal in a wheelchair? ;)
ReplyDeleteahhh lorenzo yes. a funny piece for sure. steven
ReplyDeleteOkay now I have to write my response again Yikes I know not where it went --
ReplyDeleteLorenzo A very funny piece of writing -- I enjoy a good chuckle. I have to show this one to my sons - they will get a kick out your 'far sided' sense of humor too.
Joanny
I am stuck on the name of the school! You enjoy adding these bits of humor, no ;)?
ReplyDeleteHehehe. Good entry!
ReplyDeleteI haven't dabbled in flash fiction yet, but have been thinking just maybe...
Lulda: Yes, I was thinking about a real James Brady ...
ReplyDeleteDon't you just hate it, when some unelected official ride roughshod over your god damn rights! my 55 here
ReplyDeleteI love the name of the school, too! It's the perfect touch and a good example of how important every word is in a flash. Another funny one. I love it. I bet this has happened in real life...somewhere.
ReplyDeleteThis is just perfect. I love the names!
ReplyDeleteThis should be set in Texas.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all my blog friends, new and old who have commented. Like last week's post, I try to find something funny in a situation that is ugly and lacking in humor. Though fictional, it does not strike me as outlandish as some of the other going-ons we have seen of late.
ReplyDelete"What no weapons in my child's school that's preposterous. Why just last weak Bobby brought his 10" spring loaded knife but then that wasn't for show and tell..."
ReplyDeleteThe names make this short story simply outstanding. Great way to highlight the idiocracy that seems to run rampant these days...
ReplyDeletePeople seem to like the names in this story, but I can take not credit for them. I simply read them in tea leaves.
ReplyDeleteLorenzo...
ReplyDeleteA current event inspired story eh?
Most excellent 55 My Friend.
It must have been Oolong Tea.
Thanks for playing, thanks for visiting, and have a Kick Ass Week-End...G
I admire your flash fictions, and how you take on big issues with humor.
ReplyDeleteAs a writer who likes writing inside form a lot (though I don't do it much), I wonder how much effort it takes you to write, count and edit for the 55? :)
Wonderful! You're so good with words, Lorenzo. I always enjoy what you have to say.
ReplyDeletewow, you really did it. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi, Gary. I much prefer the types of show and tell you organize for your students and recommend everyone to follow the link to your beautiful "Follow Your Bliss" blog.
ReplyDeleteHa! (laughing like a mad dog)
ReplyDeleteIt hurts, almost.
brilliant!
ReplyDeletethanks for you kindred spirit comment on the mouse today....i added another song to the post which i know you will enjoy!!!!!!
That's wonderful and scary.
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