Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In” –
#321, exactly 38 words using the four prompt words
shown below. In exactly 38 words, here’s my flash.
champagne – tower – overdrawn – diploma
Axl’s film school diploma promised Hollywood glory.
His debut: King Kong climbing Burj Khalifa while balancing a champagne tower.
The ape costume rental left him overdrawn.
Critics called the movie “abysmal”.
Still, it got more views than “Cats”!
NAR©2026
38 Words
This is “King Kong” by The Kinks
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The Elephant's Trunk 
More views than cats! 😀 good one Nance!
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Haha! Thanks, CA. This was a fun write!
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So funny, Nancy! I’ve been up the Burj Khalifa several times but I’m yet to witness anything like that!
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Have your camera ready next time …. just in case! 📸
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Brilliant take! Love the image of Kong.
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He really came out good! Thanks, Di.
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So funny Nance 😆
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Happy to give you a laugh, Ange. Thanks!
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😀
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Cats may not be man’s best friend, but the Internet apparently didn’t get the memo.
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Cats got royally panned due to it’s terrible CGI, even with its star-studded cast. Thanks, Jim.
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Very funny. Nice job of weaving the prompt, words, song!
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Happy to give you a laugh, D! Thanks!
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Yeah … the Kinks have a song for everything … they were supermen …
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Indeed they were …. to us, anyway. Thanks, Dear Ivor. 🥰🎶
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My musical pleasure, Nancy 🎵💜
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That made me laugh – especially the reference to ‘Cats’!
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Happy to tickle your funny bone! Thanks, Esther
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Lol 😂
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😂 Thanks Sadje!
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My pleasure dear sis
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