Wham Bam . . . Shazam! October 20, 2012
Posted by nrhatch in Humor, Joke, Word Play, Writing & Writers.Tags: Chocolate, Humor, Monkey's Paw, Trifecta Challenge, Wishes
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Walking deserted
sands. “A magic lamp! I want
a million dollars.”
Done! “And a Jaguar
convertible.” Poof! A car.
“Now, genie, make me . . .
IR~RE~SIS~TI~BLE
to women.” Shazam! You’re a
box of chocolates.
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Inspiration: a long-standing joke about the magical propensities of chocolate.
Image Source: Wikipedia ~ Jinn
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Trifecta Weekend ChallengeThe Monkey’s Paw, a short story by W.W. Jacobs, is about the strings that come with granted wishes. We are asking you to write 33 words exactly about three wishes that come at a high price to the wisher.
Care to play along?
Wish # 1 – gimme a coupla dozen more of these lamps.
Really? Having too much money can be as detrimental as having too little . . . see, e.g., Paris Hilton.
Very good! We have to be careful what we wish for!
We do, indeed. Wishes oft times come true in the least expected (and least appreciated) ways.
I wish for the painter that has been here since Wednesday to get done painting and get the heck out of our house!
Soon, Pix. Soon. In short order, there’ll be nothing left of him but some tell-tale fumes and a beautiful new coat of paint.
I wish for each of us to be given a smiling moment today.
Lovely wish, Joss. I’ve had more than my fair share of smiling moments this week . . . but I can always use another.
Oh, for such instant answers, Nancy. And all from some very powerful chocolate!
When I was younger, I did dream of finding “Aladdin’s Magic Lamp” and getting 3 wishes from its occupant. Now I just wish for chocolate (a powerful life ally) and cut out the middle man.
We don’t always get what we wish for the way we want it, but what is best for us. Being a box of chocolates does take some getting used to!
Yes, indeed. I would much rather eat a box of chocolates than be a box of chocolates (even if I was irresistible).
Of course, chocolate is magical. It is one of the most magical things on earth.
Yes! There are lots of “inventions” that make my life more pleasant . . . but few as pleasant as chocolate.
Hehehe. That would be me: so excited about the wish that I wouldn’t think it through!
This is the joke that came to mind when I read the challenge. I didn’t submit it to the challenge, but I had to share it here.
I’m entirely too indecisive to pick a wish! But I love the idea of a box of chocolates! Always!
Have a good week, Nancy!
I know that my wishes have changed in substance over time . . . from the material to the more ethereal. As a child, I wished for things I thought would make me happy.
Now, I cut out the middleman and just wish for peace, happiness, and joy.
I guess it’s kind of cheating and a bit greedy to wish for an infinite amount of wishes, right?!
That was ALWAYS my first wish as a kid . . . call me greedy if you will.
Well done!
Gotta love chocolates
My eye was caught by the stamp, as my dad is a stamp collector and one of he’s favorite countries is Hungary.
Thanks, Tok. I’m not a stamp collector . . . but that stamp caught my eye.