1. Jimmy could do subtraction, multiplication, division and even trigonometry held no fear for him, but addition had him totally nonplussed.
2. I was a little perturbed when she took off her clothes to reveal she was half squirrel. Could it be she was only after my nuts?
3. Rob was in the mood for a row. “Does this skirt make my bum look big?” she asks. “Love, I don’t think you can blame the skirt,” he quips.
4. Keith's annoyance turned to joy when problems with the toner cartridge led to a clandestine encounter in the stationery cupboard.
5. The clairvoyants were surprisingly disappointed to see their national conference had been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
6. One look at the giant spider in the shower and Betty's animal rights sensibilities went out the window. As did the spider.
7. Sue mused if it would be germane to tell Tim his impression of the CEO was being watched by the man himself. In a minute, she thought.
8. Mum begged me to stay off the drugs. She wept, the sobs wracking her frail body. I held her hand. "I'll do it for you, Ma," I lied.
9. Charlie the Fighting Chicken retired undefeated and unhurt after over 300 bouts. Truly an impeccable bantamweight.
10. You called me crazy for zombie-proofing my flat. Well, look who’s screaming to be let in now? I should probably open the door. Probably.
11. Pat was annoyed that Word had autocorrected his novel but livid it had come up with a better ending.
Comments
hudsonmoon | June 24, 2012 - 23:29
Brilliant. Had me laughing hard.
Rich
Linda Wigzell Cress | June 25, 2012 - 08:15
Gave me a good chuckling start to a dreaded Monday morning!
Linda
jolono | June 25, 2012 - 08:38
Made me laugh Alex. Really good. Number seven really got me!
Stan | June 25, 2012 - 09:46
Great!
alex_tomlin | June 25, 2012 - 10:15
Thanks very much, all of you! And for the cherry - I much enjoyed thinking these up.
lenchenelf | June 25, 2012 - 10:39
Particularly enjoyed 8, 10 & 11
all the best
Lenaxx
shyrewode | June 25, 2012 - 18:32
Just as good, second time around. ;-) Keep 'em coming.
Potential Amazon e-book?
Steve
alex_tomlin | June 26, 2012 - 12:27
Thanks Lena and Steve. I'm not sure what an Amazon e-book involves. Could we do a best of ABCTales tweet tales? Make some money for the site?
ItsSteveDave | June 26, 2012 - 13:40
Alex! Very funny indeed, 5, 9, 10 and 11 were especially sharp.
Florian | June 27, 2012 - 08:26
Great fun - loved the last last one
Mary-Ann | June 27, 2012 - 16:08
Great stuff, I needed a good laugh.
scratch | July 7, 2012 - 10:31
I love the last one... Doh!
alex_tomlin | July 7, 2012 - 21:32
Thanks ItsSteve, Florian, Mary-Ann and scratch. Glad you enjoyed.
Shannan | August 3, 2012 - 09:58
Very clever! and HIGHly amusing :-) Dig it!