Written for Friday Fictioneers where Rochelle
encourages us to write creatively in 100 words or less
using the photo below for inspiration. And would you look
at that! Today’s photo is one of mine! Woot woot!! Here’s my story.
“OMG, Vern! People are starting to arrive. This is the most thrilling day of my life! Imagine me …. Hazel Heftybottoms …. a published author! I wonder how many of my friends will be here.
Oh no! Look who’s prancing down the street like a prima donna. It’s that cow Eloise and she’s wearing the same outfit as me! That pachyderm has really packed on the pounds! And provocative pink lipstick on her proboscis? What a slut!
I can’t believe she actually published her poetry book. What a pile of poppycock!
Yoo-hoo! Eloise D-A-R-L-I-N-G!! You look absolutely M-A-R-V-E-L-O-U-S!!
Mwah! Kissy, kissy!”
NAR©2024
100 Words
This is “One Hippopotami” by Allan Sherman
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LOL…great fun!
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Thanks so much, Dawn!
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Dear Nancy,
How true to life is this? Guess you could say Ms. Heftybottoms has a para faces. 😉 Love me some Allan Sherman. Great picture. Perfect title.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle, I really tried to make it amusing while keeping it true to life. Once I had a general idea what I wanted Hazel to say, it became a fun story to write. Allan Sherman was hilarious; some of his rhymes we just too funny. I’m so glad you enjoyed this story and the photo.
Peace,
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How fun! I love the name Hazel Heftybottoms. It’s very reminiscent of a Dickens name.
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What a great comparison! Thanks Nobbi! This was fun.
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This is just as much fun as the picture. I can picture them doing the kissy kissy and fake smiles… LOL
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Thanks, GH! It’s always cool to see the various animal exhibits each summer in Stamford. That hippo was HUGE! 😁
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Oh those animals, always imitating human behaviour.
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Yes, and often the other way around, too!
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Funny story that lives up to its title.
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Thanks, Lisa!
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You’re welcome, Nancy 🙂
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You got the characters down right. Great play on words.
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Thanks so much, Joy!
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The insincerity is almost tangible. Loved it!
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Oh, I like that, Sandra! Thanks so much!
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Hilarious Nancy! Hippy and Lippy aren’t exactly models of decent behavior or fashion sense! 😂
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Haha! Nope! Not in the least! 😂
Thanks for the laugh, Michele!
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👍🏻😁🙏🏻
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What a cute story! Grinning…
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Thank you, Brenda! So glad you enjoyed it. 😁
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Great fun to read and I’m sure it was also good fun to write
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It totally was! Thanks, Kevin. Glad to know you enjoyed my story.
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Oh! Ladida 💜💜
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And an Ooh la la! 🩶🩶
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HIlarious! 🤣🤣🤣 Love the word play and the image. The song was fun too.
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Thanks, Debbie! I’m sure you can tell I really had fun with this one!
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When Ben Casey meets Kildare, that’s a pair a docs.
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Hahaha! I ever heard that song before. Funny stuff!
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Brilliant, Nancy, you had me grinning at beginning and laughing at the end!
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Wonderful to know, Keith! Thanks so much!
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Such fun, and multiple clever word plays. I loved this one! Although with our great leader’s recent book launch success, I hope you’re not alluding to anything!!!
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Oh, good heavens, no way!
I’m so glad to know you enjoyed this one, Jen! Thanks!
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A judicious application of insincerity oils the social wheels
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I’m sure Hazel Heftybottoms is a master applicator!
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Hahaha! I can just picture this scene, Nancy! Loved the names and the alliteration.
Air kiss kiss !
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This was fun, Dale! So glad you liked it!
Mwah!!
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It was much fun to read, too! 😘
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Thanks for a nice little chuckle to start the day!
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You are so welcome, D! I’m glad you enjoyed this silliness!
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Haha! Sounds quite familiar 😅😂
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Haha! Glad you think so! 😂
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😂😅
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loved the play of words. anyway, it’s a trait that’s part of being human. when practiced right, it makes the world go round. 🙂
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You’re so right! Thanks, Plaridel!
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