Sunday, February 27, 2011

Microfiction Monday: The Tooth Fairy's New Line

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.

In this economy, even the Tooth Fairy moonlighted. "Designing costumes for Oscar's fine, but spending so much moolah for the promos! Oy!" (137 characters)

Yes, folks, they're giving away those little golden statuettes tonight. I'll be gawking at the tooth fairy's latest creations, and applauding for The King's Speech. So, if you don't hear from me tonight, you know why.

Thanks to all of you who visit and comment. I look forward to reciprocating within the next day or two.
Have a wonderful week!
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23 comments:

  1. hopeFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Ah yes...at my job they described that as "and other duties as assigned". :)

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  2. Sylvia KFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Great one, Michael, as always! Definitely "other duties as assigned"!! Enjoy the Awards!! And have a wonderful week!

    Sylvia

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  3. PatFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Lol--timely and insightful, and SO true! Funny, too, Michael.

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  4. PeggyFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I'm also rooting for The King
    s Speach! Lovely movie!

    I love your moonlighting fairy!
    I'll watch for her in the crowds.

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  5. Susan FobesFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    You even had room for the "Oy!" LOL!

    I decided to skip the Oscar's tonight for extra sleep instead, but I hope your choice comes out on top Michael...

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  6. VickiFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Good one! Keeping up with the times. :)

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  7. DeboraFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Love your moonlighting fairy! Hope she gets some great exposure at the Oscars!

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  8. Melanie ShermanFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Hope the Tooth Fairy Association doesn't find out about her moonlighting. Maybe she's just "filling" in.

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  9. Mason CanyonFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Keeping up with the times and funny too.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

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  10. AnyesFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Too funny, Michael and as it turns out a very insightful choice too :-)

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  11. anthonynorthFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    This was great fun. Enjoyed it.

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  12. Lisa Ricard ClaroFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Ah, the Oscars! Nice one, and a different take than any of the others I've read so far.

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  13. Linda O'ConnellFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Michael,
    Aren't we all moonlighting to pay the bills? This is a good one.

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  14. DianeFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Her costume is one of the best in my opinion! :O)

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  15. AshlingFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    How timely--and an imaginative & different take on the picture!

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  16. DianneFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    very current :)

    I enjoyed the Oscars
    I thought Colin firth's speech was lovely

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  17. Kay L. DaviesFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Well, you were right on about The King's Speech. I'm pleased about it, too.
    Poor tooth fairy having to moonlight as a costume designer for the Oscars. LOL
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  18. Maude LynnFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    This cracked me up!

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Good one, Michael! Poor Tooth Fairy--hope she gets her 'big break' soon!
    Cheers~

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  20. Grandma's GoulashFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Very timely and funny. Well done.


    My MM:Mission Impossible

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  21. Granny KateFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    You packed a lot into so few words.

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  22. SouthLakesMomMarch 1, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Brilliant! I've seen some of those stories on how "highjacked" young designers are in trying to break into the business.

    This fairy has some Edith Head going, I think...

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  23. jabblogMarch 1, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I'm sure following lost teeth is easier than designing for the Oscars - quicker, too ;-)

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