It’s time for Friday Fictioneers. Writers from around the globe are challenged to compose a 100-word story, based on a photo prompt.
Thanks to the lovely Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for dedicating her time and energy (even when she doesn’t feel well and is in complete pain). Thanks to Madison Woods for this week’s photo.
All are welcome to participate. Why not write a story of your own? Here are instructions to guide you.
I considered writing something more profound, but well, I couldn’t resist.
New and Energizing
Genre: Humor/Horror (101 words)
“These little things?” Two exterminators hung outside the McDonald’s equipped to take care of the “problem.”
Inside, moths as big as hamburgers hung in layers from the ceiling.
“Moths have never killed anyone, right?”
“Nah. Bugs love ’em.”
In fact, moths are a food source for many animals.
“That’s funny. They usually go for natural fibers, not this synthetic crap.” A man knocked at the moth babies chewing a hole through a booth.
Later…McDonald’s stocks are up and folks are lined outside the door with the company’s claim of a new and energizing, protein-rich burger. People need their protein, after all.
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I work for the world’s largest protein provider. I can’t believe someone beat us to the punch on this. Maybe we can wrap ’em in bacon and still find a niche.
I love your mermaid, Amy. Nice, fresh look to your site.
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Everything is better with bacon! I think you’re on to something. You can sell them in your grumpy meal and just watch those frowns melt away. 🙂
Why, thank you! I love my mermaid, too. I’m pleased you like it. Thanks for commenting about it. I think I’m finally happy myself. Whew! I went through a lot changes with it. I just got a little restless, I guess.
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Like I didn’t have enough incentive not to go to McDonald’s. I won’t soon stop thinking about “moths as big as hamburgers.” And I agree with Russell, I like that mermaid. Umm … you got her number?
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I was hoping the moths as big as hamburgers would leave an impression. Thank you, Perry.
And, I’m pleased you like my mermaid. I don’t have her number. You have to wish for her and she will then decide if you can meet! Give it a try. 🙂
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Ewww…except it’s probably a higher quality than what is currently served.
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That’s a frightening thought, Melanie! This has got to be more substantial anyway. Thanks.
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I think I just vomited…
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Oh, dear. I’m so sorry, Trent. But then that’s just the reaction I wanted, so thank you. Maybe you could wash it down with a little scotch?
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I’m on it… great idea!
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You’re funny! Now you know how you’re spending your Friday night or is it over already. 🙂 I hope you had fun.
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Oh those huge moths are much better grilled than fried.
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I imagine they’re healthier that way too, Bjorn. Thanks for the tip.
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Yum. If the greasy burgers and grisly chicken nuggets weren’t enough to keep me away, moth-enriched meat certainly will!
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Just the sound of it…moth-enriched meat. It really rolls of the tongue, doesn’t it? I grew up eating McDonald’s. Now, never.
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Part horror is right. I imagine the wings would be kinda’ fuzzy unless deep fried. Thanks for giving me one more reason to drive right past McDonald’s. I, too, like the new look of your blog.
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I hesitated with the horror, but then…yeah, this is horrible all right. See now that’s such a lovely thought about the deep fried wings. Maybe that can be a little appetizer…in case you needed yet another reason….
Thanks! I’m glad you like the changes. I’m happy with it for once!
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Yup, I noticed your new layout, too, and love it. As I do the story. Can’t be much worse than what they serve now…
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Hey, thanks for noticing and am glad you love it! Thank you! Thanks for the kind words. If isn’t an improvement in taste at least it probably is in terms of nutrition.
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Holy cow. Are those real moths?! Thank god I live in New England, where large moths and eating at McDonald’s are both anomalies, at least in my family. Although it has to be healthier than the dyed formaldehyde meat slurry that made up their burgers a few years ago (I heard it on NPR, I swear.) Ha! That was a tough one. Well played.
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Jen, I believe the moths are definitely real. Whenever I think of moths, I think of “Silence of the Lambs.” The serial killer had moths. I almost went that direction. But with McDonald’s in the picture, I felt I had to write this one! Glad you liked it. Dyed with formaldehyde? I think that’s worse than moths. We can plan the game: which one would you eat – the burger with moths or the one with formaldehyde? Yuck.
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Eww, yuck. No more Mickey D’s for me. Well, that is after dinner tonight. 🙂
Loved it!
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I don’t think I could ever get used to furry wings in my mouth, but perhaps they’re crushed up. Did that help any? Ha ha. Just kidding. I’m with you. Yuck! Thank you, Yolanda.
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Wow what a twist you gave this, eh? I love it! You know they probably are a delicacy somewhere in the world! Love the mermaid header! xo
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You know they probably are a delicacy to someone and they’re probably not the worse insect. I can think of worst ones!! Thanks, Kelly. Glad you liked it and my mermaid. I love her, too! xo
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Oh I’m sure! I know there are many insects people eat. They cover them in chocolate, too! So there you go – fried moth wings dipped in chocolate and lightly dusted with powdered sugar! Now who wouldn’t try that? Ha!
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I may be going out on a limb here, but I think you should go in business for yourself and sell those! Anything in chocolate has got to be good. 🙂
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I agree! Not a bad idea! High in fiber too! 🙂
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And you can’t underestimate the importance of enough fiber in a diet!
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Nope! Time to mainstream chocolate covered critters for sure! And with only dark chocolate as well – must be at least 70% cacao for full antioxidant benefit! LOL
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It’s sounding like a delicacy now. Just pop a few in your mouth before you head out the door!
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Sounds good! lol
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Yeeks! So they’ve finally decided to put some actual meat in their burgers :-). Fun story!
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Exactly! It must be an improvement. Thanks, Ali.
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Very funny, but…eewww!
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Thanks, Jan. Glad you got a eewww out of it!
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Now we have the answer why their burgers taste like cardboard. They really tastes like “moth.” LOL
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I think you’re right. If I ever tasted moth, I’m sure it would taste like cardboard…not chicken! Thanks, PJ.
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LOL
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As if a McDonald’s burger weren’t bad enough, now look what you’ve done… 😦 Made me grin despite myself.
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I know. Could a McDonald’s burger be any worse?! I was up to the challenge of answering that very question. I’m glad you got a chuckle out of it, Sandra. 🙂
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Yes McMoth Burgers to go with my UnHappy meal. Well done, Amy 😀
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Ha ha! This would be the unhappiest meal! Thanks, Dianne.
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Save profound for next week, or the week after. This was too fun to skip!
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Thanks, Dawn. I’m so happy you enjoyed it. It was worth it then!
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Love the mermaid. Is it your handiwork? Very creative. I won’t comment on the Moth Meal. MD grosses me out as it is….
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Jolly, the mermaid is not my handiwork, but I did watch it being made. It was a concentrated effort. Hey, enough said about my story. Thank you!
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I know someone who said that he loved using termite flour, and that it was very nutritious.
(Glad we never ate at his house, and mostly at ours!)
Great story, Amy! I loved your creative and funny take on the whole thing! Cleverly done!
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Termite flour! Uh, yikes. I wonder if that was his way of getting out of cooking. Like you, I would be suspicious.
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed my story!
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Dear Amy,
Moths might be a better source of protein than what is currently used. Creative and entertaining story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You can’t go wrong with moths for nutritional sustenance, Rochelle. Thank you!
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Chocolate covered. Nope, still gross. 🙂
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You have to use the power of the mind, Honie. For example, if it’s a little crunchy, you can pretend it’s rice crispies. 🙂
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My mind isn’t buying it. HA!
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Ha! Mine isn’t either!
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So… on my way home today, after spending the week-end at a friends, for the first time in years, I stopped of at McD’s… NOW I read your story.
Timing is everything, isn’t it?
Love your mermaid!
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Oh, sorry! Did you hamburger taste a little furry? Don’t worry, Dale. It’s just fiction. 🙂 Thank you! I’m fond of her, too.
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It could be healthier food than the normal fare. In Australia the bogong moth is eaten and apparently tastes very nice and is very nutritious with a body comprising 60% fat. I am told by a blogging mate that the Galleria mellonella larvae are delicious to eat tasting like bacon bits. Makes a change from chicken.
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Irene, I was just waiting for someone to tell me some details about moth eating. I’m not surprised it happens in Australia where there are so many wild things. I imagine they are more nutritious. Bacon you say? It’s a win-win! I’ll forget you mentioned anything about larvae! Yes, definitely not chicken.
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Glad to get in first. LOL
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next time i will have to think twice before trying a burger, no?
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Ha ha. Yeah, I would. 🙂 Thanks for reading.
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Gotta love the . . . protein. 🙂 Sounds like we were on a similar theme here.
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Protein is so necessary, right? Thanks. I’ll be by to read yours. 🙂
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