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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Suddenly Silo (FF)

copyright Marie Gail Stratford

"Russell, "I said, "didn't that silo spring up overnight?"

"You're right, Perry, it wasn't here yesterday!"

"Why would anyone need to build a 'Suddenly Silo' in a remote area like this?"

"No idea," said Russell, "let's investigate."

Russell and I crept up to the silo and I hoisted him on my shoulders so he could climb to the top.

"Russell, what do you see?"

"Bunch of people in suits ... and there's Jeb Bush!"

“What's happening?”

“The people in suits are talking sternly and waving fingers at Bush. Now he’s talking.”

"What's he saying?"


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My guest star, fellow Friday Fictioneer Russell Gayer, not only lends his esteemed presence to the piece, he also lends his somewhat backwater home locale as the perfect highly private location for Jeb Bush to prepare for his presidential campaign, which is not off to a flying start.

Always off to a flying start are the other Friday Fictioneers, whose takes on the above prompt may be found by clicking right here.

Russell and I for President and Vice-President?  We got the Suddenly Silo right here!
   
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34 comments:

  1. injaynesworldMay 14, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Wasn't expecting that. Good one, Perry. You almost have to feel sorry for Jeb. The "stupid" gene is one you just can't shake.

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    1. Perry BlockMay 14, 2015 at 10:02 PM

      Yeah, it's a shame about that, although only George has the gene that is imprinted with "Let Dick Do It." I think a number of Republican candidates are going to be practicing in the silo before this one is over.

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  2. DawnMay 15, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Made me think of a bobble head.

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    1. Perry BlockMay 15, 2015 at 1:10 AM

      Boy, that works for every politician!

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    2. RussellMay 15, 2015 at 9:17 AM

      Perry and Russell bobble-heads. I like the sound of that.

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    3. Perry BlockMay 15, 2015 at 11:37 AM

      Many people think we already are.

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    4. RussellMay 15, 2015 at 5:38 PM

      And they're not far from wrong.

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  3. RussellMay 15, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Thank you, Perry, and thank you American public.

    Perry and I initially planned to hold a press conference on April Fool's Day to announce our candidacy for President and Offensive Coordinator (sounds so much better than Vice President, doesn't it?). We've also hired a former equipment man from the New England Patriots to deflate inflation by .4 percentage points per year during our first term. If we're able to accomplish that, even people like Jeb Bush might be able to get a real job.

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    1. Perry BlockMay 15, 2015 at 11:39 AM

      If we get elected we won't have to get real jobs for another four years. Maybe even eight. I understand if Governor Christie is elected, the Oval Office will be renamed ... well, the Oval Office.

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  4. AliciaMay 15, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Perry, When I heard Jeb Bush was running I almost laughed - almost. What if he gets elected? Norway looks like a great place to live. Thanks for the smile.

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  5. AnonymousMay 15, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    Too funny! I wonder if Jeb will ever get that line right? Love the notion of a "Suddenly Silo." You have a very creative mind!

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  6. AnonymousMay 15, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Love it! I'd vote for you and Russell in a heart beat, Perry. I'm not even sure this would do the trick for old Jeb, but he would probably say anything to win. Great, imaginative piece.

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    1. Perry BlockMay 15, 2015 at 3:49 PM

      Thanks, Amy. Will you contribute to me and Russell?

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    2. RussellMay 15, 2015 at 5:40 PM

      Yes, Amy. Will you attend our lavish $2 a paper-plate fund raiser?

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  7. Jan BrownMay 15, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    Hilarious--even more than usual! But then, I always enjoy the antics of the GOP as fodder for comedy :-)

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  8. AnonymousMay 16, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    I'm from Florida.
    We sell hanging chads. We have plenty. Please feel free to contact me for a fair price.
    And, if chads are not your cup of Florida orange juice, then like our darling Rick Scott - you can always just buy the election outright.
    BUT - do not send Jeb back here. Eight years was too much..

    Good luck to you guys...
    Randy

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    1. Perry BlockMay 16, 2015 at 3:28 PM

      Where am I going to send him - Iraq?

      Thanks, Randy.

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  9. brudbergMay 16, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Sounds like a media training he should have had ;-)

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    1. Perry BlockMay 17, 2015 at 7:48 PM

      Better late than never in the Suddenly Silo.

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  10. Gah LearnerMay 16, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    LOL. I would love to see you US president, the rest of the world would love it. Putin would be in for a surprise... :) Great fun, your story.

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    1. Perry BlockMay 17, 2015 at 7:51 PM

      Thanks. I think you're right, I'm going to throw my hat into ring. Or is it throw my ring into the hat? Anyway I'm going to let Russell handle Putin, I'll supervise the interns in the Oval Office.

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  11. plaridelMay 16, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    no beating around the bush here, eh? :)

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    1. Perry BlockMay 17, 2015 at 7:53 PM

      I guess what they're doing is beating it INTO the Bush. Looks like it's taking more than a few beatings.

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  12. AnonymousMay 18, 2015 at 2:25 AM

    Good stuff. I'm trying to remain calm for this upcoming election :( And I'm not doing well at it.
    Y'all have my vote for sure.
    Ellespeth

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    1. Perry BlockMay 18, 2015 at 2:13 PM

      First thing I do is hire a Secretary of Silly Walks.

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  13. Rochelle Wisoff-FieldsMay 18, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    Dear Perry,

    I couldn't help hearing "Suddenly Seymore" from Little Shop of Horrors. Perhaps I'm hearing it for a reason. ;) Russell and Perry on the ballot? Hmmmm. Could be entertaining.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Perry BlockMay 18, 2015 at 2:14 PM

      Yes, the silo is named Seymour. Remember the Bush people don't want anybody to be interested in looking for it.

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  14. SubrotoMay 18, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    Russell and Perry vs Bush and Palin.....that should be on pay TV.....

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    1. Perry BlockMay 18, 2015 at 2:16 PM

      It would be good for the campaign to be on cable TV unless it's on HBO, in which case Russell and I would have to be naked. We are unlikely to win in that instance. Especially Russell.

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  15. P.S. JoshiMay 18, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    I'd vote for you two. If I wasn't in India, I'd also attend the $2 per paper plate fundraiser. I know Russell won't be serving chicken. If he did, I suspect his wife wouldl go out and count her's. Good luck to the both of you. I'd say more, but I expect to come back to the U.S. some day and don't want to be stopped at the airport gate. :D --- Suzanne

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  16. AnonymousMay 19, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    LOL. I would vote for you guys as long as you promise to make the country laugh and not a laughing stock.

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