I think I’m at risk of imploding in a giggle of silliness this week. I’ll try to regain my sanity next week (no promises, though) but for this week all I can do is apologise profusely. Especially to Rich who provided this week’s photo.
For those who don’t know, Friday Fictioneers is a challenge to write a 100 word story from a picture prompt. It’s hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, and anyone can play. Thanks for hosting, Rochelle! Check out the link at the end of my story to see what other fictioneers did with this week’s prompt.
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The Seller Reserves The Right To Withdraw This Item From Sale
Rich had another money-making scheme up his sleeve.
‘It’s no good being called Rich, if I’m not actually rich,’ he explained to Rochelle, showing her his eBay page.
‘You can’t sell an airplane on eBay!’ Rochelle exclaimed. ‘It’s not even yours!’
‘Gee,’ Rich said (because he was American and they say stuff like ‘Gee’ all the time). ‘What about the guy who sold the Brooklyn Bridge? You can sell anything if you’re smart.’
Rochelle peered at the screen, ‘Oh Rich, you’ve caught your reflection in the picture again,’ she said. ‘Still, at least you kept your clothes on this time.’
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(100 words)
Small print: the characters in this story (Rich, Rochelle and Reflectoporn Man) are entirely figments of the author’s imagination and any resemblance to actual people is purely coincidental. Honest.
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Dear El,
Again with a winner. This is priceless. I love the picture of Rich and his little spout.
Aloha,
Doug
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Thanks Doug – I thought I might have gone too far with this one! Your story was the best FF I’ve read ever – genuinely. And Rochelle’s complementary story was also divine. This is a great week for the fictioneers! (Just hope Rich is still talking to me after he reads this 🙂 )
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Thanks El, you just made my week.
Aloha,
Doug
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Dear El,
I was told that I needed to skip ahead to read this. I’m not disappointed in the slightest. This is a classic. No apologies necessary for giggles and silliness. You’ve brightened my morning. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle – loved your story this week, too. This prompt has fired off some amazing tales this week.
If you need more giggles, I’ve added a link to the kettle picture – it takes you to a site full of ‘eBay Reflectoporn’
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LOL made me laugh from beginning to end! you’re awesome haha
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Thanks kz – glad I made you laugh 😀
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Reblogged this on Rosie Amber and commented:
I love these Friday Fiction pieces by elappleby, check out her blog at elappleby.wordpress.com
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Thanks Rosie – this is a lovely compliment 🙂
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Funny.
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Click on the kettle for more funnies 😀
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This made me grin. Oddly enough, I’d only just noticed that reflection in the photo on the submission before yours. What were those people thinking of on ebay! Loved it.
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Thanks Sandra. It took me a while to spot the reflection too – and it reminded me of an article I’d read on eBay photos. Personally, I think some of them have to be deliberate. wonder if it helps with sales?
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My gracious, I think I blushed.
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Apologies for making you blush!
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Loved this – and it made me see something in the picture I hadn’t before. Nicely done.
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Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
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Hilarious! Made my morning much brighter, but I ran in to check my teapot, which looks quite a lot like this one, although thankfully without the reflection!
janet
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It would have been scary if it was your teapot – it would have meant there was a naked man in your kitchen! (or maybe not so scary? 🙂 )
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Scary. Especially if he were taking a picture of his naked reflection! Not really my cup of tea. 🙂
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Very clever! I wonder how much he ended up getting for it?
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Interesting question. I doubt it was enough to make Rich rich.
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I’m often silly and on occasions, silly and naked. You raised a smile here. Thanks.
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You raised a smile here, too, with the thought of a naked, silly annisik 😀 Thanks for commenting.
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Good laugh….Thanks! The tea pot is priceless and the story is as clever as can be…
Tom
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Thanks Tom – glad I made you laugh. If you need more laughs, there’s more reflectoporn if you click on the kettle.
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This was funny. Just be warned. Rich is from Jersey and they handle business differently, with a strong hand sometimes. Just know what you’re gonna say before he asks…Do I amuse you? /enter a good fella
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Gulp! OK, now I’m frightened. I’m just going to lock the door and pretend I’m not home…
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Personally I think rich will think it’s funny. I thought it was fun and funny. I’m so glad you decided to join us on this grand thing called Friday Fictioneers! (and I’m glad I had a hand in it) Great story!
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Good point, Jackie, it’s all your fault that I’m a fictioneer! And I’ll be telling Rich that if things get heated… 😀
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I can take him! maybe…..ok maybe not. But really rich deep down is nice, he just doesn’t like to show it much. 😉
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funny! Love this line, “‘Gee,’ Rich said (because he was American and they say stuff like ‘Gee’ all the time). “
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thank you – it was my favourite line too – completely surplus to requirements – just purely self-indulgent 🙂
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Oh this is funny, I’m laughing now too! Just great, I really enjoyed your creativity here!
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Thank you – you outfunnied me this time though!
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I enjoyed this!
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Thanks!
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Funny and clever – not bad for 100 words!
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Thanks – it never seems like enough words but then that’s the deal with FF!
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Haha you sure brought some laughter to my tired late night lol. Too funny and doubly good, very well done
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Thank you – glad I cheered up your late night 🙂
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Yes, it’s good to keep your clothes on if you want to sell an airplane. For most people, that is. Funny stuff!
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Thanks Perry
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Fantastic ideas in here and lots of fun. Thanks for the laugh, and extra photo. 🙂
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thanks! If you click on the second photo there’s more 🙂
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So, let me get this straight … Rich DOES wear underwear when he cooks?
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I don’t think I should answer that…
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Love this. I didn’t catch the reflection in the pic, but heard it was there. Also loved the name “Rochelle”. Our fearless leader perhaps? Great job.
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thank you 🙂
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Chuckles all around on this one–
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Funny, El. Sometimes you just need to let loose once in a while. I expect that Rochelle and Rich will be pleased by your effort!! Good one!
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Thanks Amy – glad you liked it
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Very funny!
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fantastic writing, el – you managed great characterisation, humour and plot all in that little conversation. Love it!
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Thank you – what fabulous comments – glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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i would have gladly supplied an actual picture of me – spout included – if it would have added to the fun! well done. excellent use of a kettle, that’s for sure. that’s a creative eye you got for sure.
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Phew! some of the earlier comments made me a bit nervous – thought you might be round to sort me out! Glad/ relieved you liked it 😀
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Brilliant. I laughed a lot.
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hahaha. This is priceless!! Though I’m a little scarred by that teapot pic 😉
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Thanks Hayley – if you’re not sufficiently scarred you can click on the photo and it will take you to a site with even more ebay reflectoporn on – or maybe you’ve had enough 🙂
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Missed this before. It’s so… awfully well-written! Reflectoporn is a new, and rather unsettling, term to me. I shudder to think…
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