Written for the Friday Fictioneers. Story begins after the photo.
Genre: Science Fiction/Humor
Word Count: 105
Copyright – Jan Wayne Fields
Normalcy
“That time warp I stepped in was disorienting,” noted Justin.
“Might’ve been worse,” replied Vincent. “You could’ve arrived before we defeated the aliens two days ago.”
“Lucky me.”
“I thought a boat ride might provide normalcy.”
“It’s good to see,” said Justin. “Like those shipping cranes out there.”
Vincent’s head snapped around. “Uh, those aren’t…”
“Lady Liberty still standing.”
“Uh. Well…”
The giant statue stepped forward and kicked the butt of a shipping crane. The crane whimpered and walked faster.
Justin’s jaw dropped.
“Ah…the Statue of Liberty was destroyed 12 years ago,” explained Vincent. “But the new Warbots won the war against those alien walking tanks.”
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Each week, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields leads us all on a merry chase through a literary wonderland of our own creation. We write up to 100 words (more in a writing emergency) from a photo prompt. Anyone is welcome to join the creative coursing of characters. Original prompt may be found here: http://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2013/09/11/13-september-2013/
EagleAye
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All you needed was an ewok reference to make George Lucas proud.
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You’re right! I should’ve had Teddy Bears doing a song and dance number afterward. 😉
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Fun and funny, EA. 🙂
janet
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Thanks Janet!
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damn. what a future. good one, EA! 🙂
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Interesting times in the future. At least we won. Thanks for stopping in kz!
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Still laughing! I love the picture you painted in my head of Lady Liberty–and the crane whimpering and walking faster.
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Hehe. I love it when I hear folks got a good laugh. I’m still snickering about the image myself. Thanks kindly for your thoughts!
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This was great! Made me smile on this early foggy Thursday morning 🙂
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Cool. Smiles are what I’m aiming for. Thanks for stopping in!
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Dear E. A.
Now there’s a visual that won’t soon leave my head. Funny!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hehe. Then I’m glad it’s a funny visual. Thanks for stopping by!
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Loved the image of the statue kicking butt on the crane. The future you envisioned is a wild one. You have quite an imagination. Ron
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I like to operate “outside the envelope” with my imagination. I hope you enjoyed a tour in the realms of silliness. 😉 Thanks much for stopping by!
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This made me laugh. Love the sense of time warp, out of body awakening, as lady liberty suddenly moved and began kicking butt.
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Justin fainted after that. The effort at establishing normalcy having failed miserably. Poor guy. He may never quite adjust to his accidental new life. Thanks much for visiting!
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Yes!! Superb! Loved it! 😀
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Awesome. Thank you so much!
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Very laughable… yes those cranes look like warbots
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I was hoping for laughs. Apparently, George Lucas was influenced to create the Star Wars AT-ATs from looking at the shipping cranes in Oakland, CA. It’s easy to see how he got there when you see them towering over the landscape.
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Cute.
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Thank you!
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