Written for Esther’s “Can You Tell A Story In” –
#322, exactly 52 words using the five prompt words
shown below. In exactly 52 words, here’s my flash.
pirouette ~ comic ~ egg ~ wrestler ~ syllable
The wrestler changed career paths and became a stand up comedian. When he wasn’t funny, someone threw an egg at him. In a frenzy to utter his next syllable, he twirled himself into a pirouette and split his pants! The audience roared. Too late, the heartbroken would-be comic made the people laugh.
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Oops 😅
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