Our gracious host, Rochelle, is asking us to get
creative in 100 words or less using the photo
seen below. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
This is where the prompt took me.
“Exquisite,” murmured Penelope, adjusting her monocle. “Note the audacious juxtaposition of chartreuse against tangerine …. utterly revolutionary.”
“Indeed,” sniffed Giorgio, stroking his goatee. “The artist’s bold use of three-dimensional floral motifs transcends mere confection. This is protest vis-à-vis pastry.”
“The peace symbol,” gasped Cordelia, “a searing commentary on societal frosting.”
They circled the supermarket bakery cake on display, furiously scribbling their notes.
“Do I detect hints of….vanilla?” Penelope whispered reverently.
“Profound,” they agreed in unison.
A teenager unceremoniously grabbed it for his mom’s birthday.
“PHILISTINE!” they shrieked, as he paid $24.99 and left.
The critics remained, mourning the misunderstood genius.
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100 Words
This is “McArthur Park” by Richard Harris
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The Elephant's Trunk 
A searing indictment of the elevation of form over function
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Lol!
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Enjoyed reading this ….. artistic evaluation versus pragmatism
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This is brilliant Nance – love the pretentious art critics and the song is a genius link 🙌
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I enjoyed the read Nancy but once I reached the song I burst out laughing 😂
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