Two Writing Prompts

Prompt 1
A bibulous fop, a pottymouth letch and a myrmidon in a greatcoat walk into an executive mansion’s pantry. One reaches for the ketchup, one for the Jack Daniels, one for the lemon Jello mix. What is the least predictable distribution of actions among the three, and why? Express your conclusion in a punchline. (Don’t worry if it’s lame; so is the prompt.)

Example: 
The fop goes for the Jello because dandies attract blondes. The letch grabs the whiskey to inflame his lethality. The myrmidon seizes the ketchup he has craved ever since his mother shot the dog.

Prompt 2
Invent a fake WordPress account created by comment-bots launched from click-farms in Bulgaria or Belarus. The account name should be transparently bogus, but smack of the country’s linguistic culture. Simulate AI slop for a bogus “comment” that’s so generic it could work anywhere.

Example:
oxtohvrk: Impeccable reasoning! The substance is in the language of your mouth. You illustrate this so well, my friend. I hardly know when I have been this impressed by words. [saucy wink emoji] [flower emoji] [thumbs up emoji]

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I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.
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3 Responses to Two Writing Prompts

  1. Good fun Jim! Your vocabulary is impressive too! (I am not sure I could meet your challenge though)

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    • JMN's avatar JMN says:

      Your indulgence is comforting, Sue. I sometimes feel queasy after airing such witticisms, fearing my sense of humor doesn’t travel. I made this note weeks ago after reading about “click-farms.” Apparently there are a lot of simulated humans traveling the ether! As for vocab, I have a weakness for “bibulous.” It’s frabulous! 🙂

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