What's So Funny?
Russell Gayer, author speaker
Under the Rainbow
Welcome to Friday Flash Fiction. Photo courtesy of Madison Woods http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ Your suggestions for improvement are greatly appreciated. Be sure and leave a link to your story when you comment on this one. Thanks for stopping by
Under the Rainbow
Ron gazed upon the double rainbow with awe and admiration. A strange sensation swept over him, sending a tingle down his spine.
Unlike those who ran away to join the circus, he ran to escape it. His father was a juggler, his mother a trapeze artist.
Finding employment had been difficult. His unruly hair, goofy grin, and oversized feet proved to be unwelcome liabilities in the job market.
Sitting in the lobby with a dozen other applicants, Ron cast a wish upon the rainbows. The sky began to clear.
“Mr. McDonald,” said the receptionist, “Mr. Kroc will see you now.”
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Ahaha. Oh, Ronald, hold out hope. Things are looking up! lol. Nice job. My attempt: http://unduecreativity.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/fields-of-wildflowers/
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Brilliant. Loved the last line. This one had me laughing at the end.Here's minehttp://tollykitsjourney.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/rainbows-fridayfictioneers-flashfiction/
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awh cute! well am glad Ron got the job wishing on rainbows 🙂 We posted a few this week here's one of them: http://writersclubkl.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/friday-fictioneers-head-tripping/
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Hahahahahahahaha. This one made me laugh out loud! Good job, I needed a chuckle today. http://www.rochelle-wisoff.blogspot.com/2012/05/miracle.html
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Ow, so nice and a very hopeful and inspiring story. I admire Ron and wish he woudl get the job. I'm here: http://readinpleasure.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/friday-fictioneers-sinking-low/
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Oh My God! This made me laugh so hard! What a great ending. How did you get this from a double rainbow photo? Excellent!
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The golden arches, of course 🙂 After reading the comments I'm not sure everyone knows Ray Kroc was the man who made McDonalds a worldwide enterprise.
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Ahh! Ronald! How creative! I love it! Great job! Here's minehttp://cowpasturechronicles.blogspot.com/2012/05/safe-haven.html
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There you go again, making me laugh at the end. I *love* it. I could totally visualize Ronald in that moment of hope and desire. Mine is here: http://erinleary.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/eirinn-go-brach/
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Nice one. Didn't get it until I read your response to the comments, but that's probably just me. An inspired take on the prompt.Mine: http://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/pursuit-friday-fictioneers-may-2012/
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Forgot to add my link!http://susielindau.com/2012/05/18/without-a-doubt-100-word-flash-fiction/
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Well done! Loved it! Made me totally smile…I think Ron has found his niche! http://theforgottenwife.com/2012/05/17/friday-fictioneers-2/
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Ha! Nice ending! It's always interesting to learn the history of our cultural icons and I never would have guessed that's how Ronald got his start!Here's mine:http://michaelsfishbowl.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/and-the-angels-sing/
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"His unruly hair, goofy grin…", I had actually been reading it seriously until then. Such a nice, funny, tall story. Ray Kroc is a great name – I'm off to google him.Thanks for the giggle.http://mysocalleddutchlife.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/friday-fictioneers/
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Hi Russell,Great concept, a reverse running-away-with-the-circus story. I'm still chuckling. You have a wild sense of humor, my friend. Thanks for reading and commenting on mine and on the piece if wrote about visiting. Appreciate it.Ron
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Oh, I love it! Actually, you all have been writing some funny twists on the pretty picture, but this did make me laugh out loud. You did a great job, word perfect. Just a charming hilarious story – in 100 words. Bravo and honk honk!Yours as ever, Lindauraat http://fictionvictimtoo.blogspot.com
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was not expecting that. nice.http://brainsnorts.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/friday-fictioneers-518-via-madison-woods/
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I laughed and loved it so much, I went back to read it again. That last punch line was a hoot. I feel sorry for the readers who aren't familiar with the McDonald and Ray Kroc history. And to reverse the circus story…so clever. Here's mine:www.triplemoonstar.blogspot.com
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Your post are always funny. This one was hilarious. Thank you so much for sharing this origin story.Wakefieldhttp://www.wakefieldmahon.com/1/post/2012/05/light-supremacy-friday-fictioneers.html
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post[s] Sure I can spell, I'm a writer right?
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Dear Russell,I am in awe of your ability to weave laughter from whatever thread you are given. This has me smiling and that's a good thing. Sorry to arrive late. You are one of the ones I will not miss or skip or forget. Aloha,Doug
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