Sunday, December 5, 2010

Microfiction Monday: "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlefolk."

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the world's best meme, coming to you from Susan at Stony River. One of the highlights of a dangerous writer's week. Enjoy.


The merry gentlefolk rested, and nothing--not even Black Friday or Cyber Monday--dismayed them. They knew the real meaning of Christmas. (139 characters)

This was a hard one. However, I decided to continue my theme from last week--a curse on Black Friday and its new sister, Cyber Monday. I figured the folks in the ground would know what we're really celebrating at Christmas.

A happy writing week to all. Thanks for the comments. I enjoy and appreciate each one!

23 comments:

  1. What a terrific one for the day, Michael! We're on the same time frame again, I see! I love your taking a hit at those particular days! Marvelous one as always! Hope you've had a great weekend and have an equally great week coming up!

    Sylvia

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  2. Excellent, excellent, Michael. I really like this one. I have so cut back on shopping in my old age, and it's taken a losd of stress off me in this Christmas season!

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  3. And may they truly rest in peace! Nice one.

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  4. "...merry gentlefolk"-I loved this! And you may be onto something...

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  5. Good one, Michael! I don't even know what 'cyber Monday' is, but I don't think I like it...lol
    Have a great week. Cheers!

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  6. I came over from Susan Fobes (from Dominic), having fun falling links tonight and meeting new people!!

    Writer's Week. How interesting. I think I'm not very creative with such things, but I ENJOY reading what others come up with.

    Love what you say: Those in the ground will know what we're celebrating this Christmas. YES indeed!!
    Ann Best, A Long Journey Home

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  7. Nice continuation of the theme, Michael. Sad that we understand so little...

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  8. And died trying to defend their opinion! Nice one, Michael.
    ..

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  9. Ah-hah! Finally a place of refuge from advertising! Well done!
    :)

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  10. Michael, I love your take on this week's MM. Tying it to Christmas shopping that is so not important when all is said and done! Loved it!


    ~Jean

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  11. I really like the upbeat tone of your micofiction :O)

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  12. I love Jim's comment. Gives your piece new meaning. Good job on this getting the jab in about our consumerism.

    I'm new here: Irony.

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  13. Nice one Michael, I'm a little late today,
    My internet connection was down.
    Loved your take on shopping.
    It's way over rated,
    Have a beautiful evening.

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  14. Very good! Quite the comment on shopping. :)

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  15. If only they knew while they could still do something about it, right? Wonderful mf.

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  16. Yep, they are now living and learning with the True Meaning of Christmas. Nicely Done Michael.

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  17. you outdid yourself on this micro
    loved it and agree

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  18. Mine was similar but from the opposite direction. Good one! :O)

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  19. Ooooo. That's different. I like the idea of being merry after I'm dead.

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  20. Wonderful writing! You own the talent of writing beautifully. I personally liked the summarization especially the accurate flow of brilliant ideas.And yes i have digg your site theyearofwritingdangerously.blogspot.com .

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