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The Last Straw

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Written for Gerry & Sue’s Weekly Prompts –
The One Day Prompt and for Sammi’s
Weekend Writing Prompt where we’re asked to
get creative in exactly 100 words using the prompt
word ‘defenestration’. Here’s where the prompts took me.

Image by Me & ChatGPT

Dave had endured many things at the office: Karen’s sardine lunches, Bob’s motivational posters, the printer that jammed every Friday just before the big report was due.

But that one day when someone replaced his coffee with decaf, Dave snapped.

He gathered the printer, Karen’s sandwiches, and all of Bob’s motivational posters into his arms.

“Dave,” said HR nervously, “let’s talk about this.”

The window was already open.

What followed was the most satisfying defenestration in corporate history.

Dave was fired, naturally.

But somewhere below, a pigeon enjoyed an unexpected sardine sandwich, and Dave never felt better in his life.

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100 Words

This is “Under Pressure” by Queen & David Bowie

Weekend Writing Prompt #457 – Defenestration
Weekly Prompts – The One Day Prompt (21)

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33 thoughts on “The Last Straw”

  9. Wonderful story, Nancy. Intense, unmanaged, and chronic workplace pressure can lead to a severe, life-threatening mental health crises and sometimes throwing stuff out the window is your only option. Thank you for the wonderful Kevin Nealon birthday card, as it is the best one I ever got and I am going to keep it forever.

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    1. I think Dave’s coworkers are lucky he didn’t throw them out the window! It cost him his job but he would admit it was worth it.

      I’m so happy you liked your birthday card, Jim. I hope you have a fabulous day. Happy birthday, my friend! 🥳

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