What is really being asked for.

What is really being asked for.

A Story by Francis Danger
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i am in an office, waiting to be interviewed. my day job is "reorganizing" and i am looking for a promotion. here is how i imagine our conversation will go. roughly.

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"Here you are sir, take the red one, please."

"Well, what does it do?"

"Certainly, sir. It kills the part of you that makes you 'you'. Well, subdues, is more like it. Very agreeable, sir. "

"Hmmm... how long does it last?"

"8 hours sir. Starts to wear off around the first 4 and a half, but, it will be completely out of your system by the full 8, sir. Very popular."

"I can imagine. What is this drug called?"

"Work, sir."

"Ah yes, well, I'll take two, thanks."

© 2012 Francis Danger


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Well done.
I like your satirical perspective.

"Certainly, sir."

why is he saying certainly?
Maybe have the previous dialog ask to explain...

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Francis Danger

11 Years Ago

thank you again! there is a lot left to explain in this, certainly, you are right. it was spur of th.. read more

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Francis Danger
Francis Danger

Philadelphia, PA



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31, M. editor and creator of A Secret Machine . Com, staff writer for PA Music Scene, former editor of The Disembodied Americana. professional technologist. semi-professional writer/ artist. ama.. more..

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