PHOTO PROMPT © Nick Allen
At the semi centennial meeting of the Illustrious Order of Jinns and Genies there was ample time for catching up and networking. Most of the delegates were still discussing the proposal to increase the wish ration to four. But others were reflecting on how much had changed in fifty years, and that some of the changes were really obvious.
Mustafa looked towards the bag hold area and lamented that things weren’t like they were back in the 14th Century.
He turned to Fatima and said, “Things have really gone downhill since OPEC took over. I really miss my old lamp.”
(100 words)
Padre
Thank you Rochelle for the Friday Fictioneers Prompt
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That made me smile. Thanks
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Dear Padre,
This one made me laugh out loud. Funny stuff.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you. I really appreciate the prompts and the opportunity.
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Smiling here.
Nicely done.
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Thank you. I like that we took a similar tack on this.
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Yeah, I think a nice old lamp would be preferable…Nicely done.
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Thanks for the encouragement
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Thank you
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O I love this. So quaint and light. What a unique take.
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Hahaha. Funny stuff here. Thanks for the smile.
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Oh, good one! Of course the old lamps were better–they didn’t stink of oil 🙂
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OPEC has a lot to answer for – now adding this to the list! 🙂
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Love the part about changing the wish ration! Funny to think of mighty and all powerful genies ( or is that oz?) having to hang out during boring sessions at conventions. And who let them out after 50 years, anyway?😊
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Oh, no! I want the pretties (and intricate) back. I mean, who is going to rub that oily thing?
Thanks a gazillion for laugh, Padre. I was just what I needed.
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Very welcome.
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Loved your use of the prompt
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Too funny, Padre!!
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Thank you.
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Ha ha ha, well done!
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Increasing wish ration to four, I love it. Why Mustafa missing is fourteenth century lamp? Are current lamps need no polishing because after OPEC takeover, lamps are cleaner?
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Good one! Really enjoyed it!
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Thank you
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Very fun!
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Smiling here. I’m kind of with Mustafa but wouldn’t want to go back as far as the 14th century.
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I pity the modern genie if this is where the oil lamp is evolving.. Nice write.
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Wonderfully giggles-worthy!😊
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Thank you
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This is funny and clever – well done!
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Good grief, if everyone got their wish, the world would be chaos, mmm a bit like now. Nicely done.
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I like that. It was clever and quirky. 🙂
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Oh, the ending made me chuckle. Well done!
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