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By woody44
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01 December 2007 |
Fled has beaten me to it with this one, but I thought I`d stick my two pennyworth in anyway...
A new Teddy Bear has suddenly become the hottest selling item in shops in the run up to Chistmas. Named Percy he comes complete with several brainwashed-looking characters brandishing swords and clubs with a smiling, bemedelled official looking benignly on. A fascinating optional extra is a miniature birch cane and an exquisitely made wooden flogging bench. The whole thing come tastfully packaged in a beautiful cellophane-wrapped box and would make an ideal present for any bloodthirsty three year old.... |
Jesus bears
Written by Josie (2496 comments posted) 1st December 2007 | | The way to counteract all the trouble is for someone to market and sell Jesus bears to go in cribs for Christmas. I know for certain he would love that, and that would just show these silly people up for what they are. I would be the first customer for a Jesus bear and I am a practising Christian. Still practising, but not got it quite right yet I'm afraid. | HI Woody
Written by jean.day (2196 comments posted) 2nd December 2007 | | Ouch. The scary thing is that he probably would sell very well. |
Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3136 comments posted) 2nd December 2007 | Not only satirical and topical but you managed to bring in Christmas as well. Brilliant.
As usual, with you, it comes across as light hearted and innocent but with biting, satiirical subtext. I was working on something on this subject but will bow to you as this says it all
Jane |
Written by Livinginanattic (454 comments posted) 2nd December 2007 | | Short and not so sweet. A brilliant piece of satire. |
Written by Phil (6387 comments posted) 2nd December 2007 | You should get together with Josie. Boxing rings and flogging benches. The GW inquisition!
All too ridiculous to take seriously - the issue, not the piece.
Enjoyed.
Phil | Go for it - a good Concept!
Written by Henry (57 comments posted) 2nd December 2007 | A most promising business concept, and timeless, too. Was that your idea? Do you need alternative addresses of sharp manufacturers, perhaps in the Far East? A few container loads (40 feet) would do for starters – and, perhaps you should not restrict yourself to the 3-year age bracket only. There should be the option of various uniforms for the smiling official, depending on the markets.
Congratulations on your idea to give up writing, and to go into business, instead. This is more rewarding in terms of hard cash. And if – one day – you should feel the urge to write again, production of a bestseller with the title „My First Teddy Million“ will catapult you into the top league of authors. Please keep us informed, perhaps by blog. Thanks and good luck – Henry. |
Written by woody44 (760 comments posted) 3rd December 2007 | Thanks all. I hear the lady in question has now been released, so sanity has finally prevailed...perhaps.
Roger |
Written by coosh (822 comments posted) 2nd February 2008 | | All over some time ago, but not forgotten, and now part of the "Official Manual" for British teachers in Sudan. As BBS says, your pieces always come across initially as gentle and light-hearted, but with a delightfully sharp undercurrent. And you have the knack of being able to keep them short. Particularly enjoyed the wooden flogging bench. Talking of which, we had a woodwork teacher at school who used to beat us with a plank he called "Percy"... and for whom we'd have happily forked out for a one-way ticket to Sudan. Nicely done, Sir. |
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