It’s time for Friday Fictioneers, even when it’s Saturday. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting this group and to Kent Bonham for sharing his cool picture with us.
The challenge is to write a 100-word story based on the photo. My story follows.
Genre: Humor (98 words)
Insufficient Backup Storage Error
“Have you ever noticed that things that are top secret are marked top secret in big, bold letters?” asked Charlie. For all he knew, Susie wasn’t even in the room until she threw a crumpled ball of paper at his head.
“Wise guy,” Susie said. “We found it buried in a cave. And it’s not marked top secret.”
“Some kid probably buried this mumbo jumbo a long time ago and now he’s in jail, dreaming about his book.”
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“You assured me the code was stored in a secure location,” said Tim Cook. “What do you mean it’s missing?”
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Tim Cook, of course, is Apple’s CEO.
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Nicely worked.
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Thanks, Lion!
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Dear Amy,
This took a second for me to get it but when I did I laughed out loud. Big OOPS. Hee hee.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle! I didn’t know if I should reference the Apple story in the news or not. I’m glad you got it!! Hee hee.
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Very funny, Amy. I must admit I didn’t know who Tim Cook was at first, but once I did, the penny dropped. Well done!
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Thanks, Tom. It’s a little obscure. I’m glad you heard the clink!
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Ha.. love it.. yes I’m sure that’s a big reason of why.
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I’d like to think some random hacker was behind the government’s solution. Thanks, Bjorn.
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Chuckle chuckle. Good one! 🙂 Great reference to the Apple story 🙂
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Thanks so much, Lillian. 🙂
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Ha ha ha love the twist!
I actually snorted my coffee! Good job Amy
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Ha! Thanks, Laurie. 🙂 I’m glad I could make you laugh!
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Well at least the FBI didn’t get it
Good tale
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True. Thanks, Tracey.
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I had to read it twice… then it clicked! Sometimes the old synapses are slow… 😉
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It is kind of a leap from the first section to the last. That happens with just 100 words sometimes, I suppose. I’m glad it clicked. Thanks, Dale!
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! You made my night, Amy!
Put it in the hills of Negev and you have a winner! 😀
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Ha! Wonderful, Kent!! So happy my story brought you a laugh. Thanks the contributing the photo. It really looks like an amazing book.
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It’s actually a metal sculpture at the City Hall. One of many interesting ones.
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Fascinating. Thanks for sharing that, Kent.
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It’s okay, they’ll never decipher it… 🙂
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One can always hope, Ali. Thanks!
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i’d go with charlie. it’s top secret alright. based on the schematics, it came from outer space left by ancient astronauts. 🙂
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I ,love your sense of humor. I wished we lived closer!
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Oh, that’s one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me, Dawn. Thank you! That would be nice to live closer so we could hang out. 🙂
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Yes, I believe it would be great fun!
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When you absolutely need something leaked to the public, put it in a “secure place”.
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Exactly. The more “secure” the better, I’m sure. That always works so well.
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Always.
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As a writer I often find Mr Cooks iPad says Error. I get this to often, but I do not worry, for Liam will recycle my mistakes. Enjoyed your secure story
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Haha. Mike, I didn’t know anything about Liam until I googled him. I guess he’ll take care of everything whether we like it or not. Thank you!
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Very nicely done Amy, I laughed out loud at the ending. 🙂
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Oh, thanks so much, Dee! Your comment made my day.
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Hahaha! That was both creative and humorous, Amy – great story! (I wonder whether Tim Cook will ever get to read this!)
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Ha! Thank you. I’m so glad you found it funny. Maybe I should tweet it to him. Do you think he’ll laugh??
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Hmmm… Well, if I were he, I would!
🙂
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Maybe I will! 🙂
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Well done, Amy – great twist! 😀
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Thanks so much, Dianne! 🙂
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So funny. Tim must have thought he was very clever to have hidden the information like this. Wrong. I love your characters.
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Thanks, Margaret. I’m so happy you enjoyed it. I was having a little fun with these characters.
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So, here’s the funny thing. You jarred a memory. Do you know all those journals I have lying around? Well, I kept one during my senior year in high school. I enlisted in the Coast Guard and didn’t want anyone to find it in my absence, so I wrapped it tightly in plastic, secured the package with duct tape, took it to the park and BURIED IT. A year later I forgot exactly where I dug the hole. I had a general idea but not specifically. Too much weed.
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You mean your journal might still be out there??!! You mean someone could have unburied it and still have it? That’s hilarious. That must make you wonder. Does it? Some stranger in the city could have your journal! Ha. Weed and and a year on ship…it’s not wonder you lost track of it.
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Good story, Amy. I’m always doing that. I put things in a safe place, then can’t find them myself. Funny stuff. Who knows what people in future will think of our codes and graphics. They may just think they’re ancient art. Well done. 😀 — Suzanne
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That would be nice if they thought the codes had some artistic value…if they look like this book! I’m always losing my stuff. There is no end to that, Suzanne. I’m glad you enjoyed my story. Thanks!
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Loved the twist – very cool, Amy! Awesome write as usual! Hope all is well! xo
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Thanks so much, Kelly. You’re so sweet! Sorry for the delay in responding…been a bit busy lately. But everything has been good. How are you? xox
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No problem – I always understand. I’m hanging in there! Hope your busyness is the good kind. xoxo
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Ohhhhhhh, that could be a problem. Or a great intro to a crazy adventure story.
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Ohhhh yes! Thank you, Michelle. It could be crazy. Thanks so much for reading. 🙂
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LOL! Brilliant 🙂
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Great! So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks!
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