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Norm looked over the roof’s edge. Fourteen stories below, FlyMan had died. “You lost me, Doc.”
Dr. Lutzow sighed. “FlyMan didn’t understand why he could fly. Autopsies revealed that he produced the rare substance, ‘Polyliptopectorase.’ Secondly, before every single flight, he ate a pastrami sandwich from Goldfarb’s deli.”
“Oh yeah. It’s because of FlyMan that everybody started eating there. The place is packed full these days.”
“Right. Well, the proteins in Goldfarb’s uniquely-made pastrami interacted with polyliptopectorase to produce counter-gravity effects.”
“That’s why he flew! So this time he didn’t eat a pastrami?”
“Correct.”
“Why not?”
Lutzow shrugged. “Goldfarb’s was sold out.”
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Written for the Friday Fictioneers. Look here for the original prompt and links to many other stories written for the week: https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/11-march-2016/
EagleAye
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I don’t know, I should laugh or feel sorry for the poor man.
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I know, it’s bound to generate mixed feelings. Maybe laugh because he’s only fictional? 😉
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🙂
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See, this is why you should always to a thorough scientific analysis of your magic super powers — it could save your life!
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Haha! No doubt. I think the city is writing up an ordnance that requires scientific testing for all superheroes. 😉 Thanks so much, Joy! 🙂
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Funny as always.
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Thank you kindly! 🙂
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Dear Eric,
I should’ve known. With the title I thought it was going in a serious direction. Funny stuff. This one sounds like you’re getting in touch with your inner Russell. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hehe. Actually, I almost did write a serious one. Then something hit my funny bone. I couldn’t pass it up. 😉 Thanks kindly, Rochelle! 🙂
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Sad. Such a little interaction had such an affect. Missing that little half-step killed him. Not his fault, the deli was sold out! Great one!
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The devil is in the details. It’s always the little things that can bring big trouble. If only he’d kept his sandwich ritual a secret… 😉 Thanks so much, Mandibelle! 🙂
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I couldn’t help but think he could fly because he had so much gas. Gold farbs or Goldfarts? LOL! Cute story. (Sorry bout him dying in the end).
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Hehe. Does pastrami give you gas? I’ll have to investigate. I’ll get a big fat one and try it. Maybe I’ll fly! 😉 Glad you enjoyed this. Thanks kindly! 🙂
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I don’t know if it does or not but I understand when you get to a certain age, everything gives you gas. LOL!
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Look up! You may have chance to see not just one FlyMan, but dozens…..thanks to Goldfarbes deli. Amusing story. 😄
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Yeah, if they hve the mutation that makes that chemical, they can fly. Plus, the military now knows how to create counter-gravity. Something good comes out of this after all. Glad you laughed. Thanks much! 🙂
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I didn’t know where you were taking me, but I was enjoying the ride…I ended up delighted with the full stop! Goldfarb deli… on my to do list. 🙂
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Well that’s cool. I’m happy you had fun along the way. Make sure to get the spicy mustard on your Pastrami. 😉 Thanks kindly! 🙂
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Funny story, when you read he neglected to eat the pastrami it brings on a Homer Simpson “D’oh!” moment.
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Yeah, a major Doh! moment. It was the last thing FlyMan said. 😉 Glad you got a laugh. Thanks very much! 🙂
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He might have died soon anyway, eating all that processed meat. Nitrates, and all that lovely stuff… 😉
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Haha! Perhaps so. He was eating a lot of broccoli. Would that counteract it? 😉 Thanks much, Caerlynn! 🙂
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Oh yes. It’s all about balance don’t you know! 🙂
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Nice twist ending!
Also–polyliptopectorase??? Good one! Sounds like something that would add volume to his pecs….
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Well you know, strong pectoral muscles are important for flight. 😉 Glad you enjoyed this. Thanks much, Jan! 🙂
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Sad. FlyMan became a victim of his own fame.
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Yep. It so often happens with superheroes. 😉
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Very interesting. Lots of hints leaving lots of questions. Get way to pull the reader into the story.
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Glad to know the story pulled you in. I appreciate that. Thank you very much! 🙂
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You are welcome!
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Ah, another one of your hilarious and quirky superheroes, Eric. I don’t know whether to laugh because it’s so funny or feel sorry for poor flyman who lies flattened below. Well done once again. 😀 — Suzanne
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Hehe. Other folks expressed mixed feelings too. I don’t blame you. As soon as you learn about Flyman, he dies. It just goes to show you, a good pastrami sandwich may save your life. 😉 Thanks so much, Suzanne! 🙂
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