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Bullocks

Every third Thursday, the town of Bullscock began its two week long festivities. A celebration of all things Spanish in honour of the town’s founder, Norman Crackers.

History tells us that Norman once visited Spain for a 2 week getaway and really enjoyed it. He drank Sangria, danced the flamenco, and ate paella. The paella had given him a dodgy tummy, but he insisted that he’d give it another go.

On his return, Norman had brought with him a pot of bull testicles. An odd parting gift, but one that was to shape the economical growth of the town forever.

 

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Submitted for Friday Fictioneers photo prompt. See if you can write a piece of flash fiction in 100 words.

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44 responses to “Bullocks”

  1. MrBinks

    …. yeah, I don’t know either. Odd boy.

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  2. rochellewisoff

    Dear Mr. Binks,

    I shudder at the shape of things to come. Funny.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. MrBinks

      are you being filthy, Rochelle? How rude! 😉

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      1. rochellewisoff

        Filthy? C’est moi? I didn’t mention any particular shape, did I? 😉

  3. Hala J.

    This was pretty unique, to say the least! Norman’s quite a character. Seems that these townsfolk are celebrating Spain more than Spain ever did. (And I don’t even want to think about the bull testicles…*shudder*)

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks – I think? 🙂

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      1. Hala J.

        Haha, no worries, all of that is a compliment. I like a story with some absurdity—it makes me think!

  4. David Stewart

    So, what do these two weeks of festivities entail? Actually, don’t tell me. 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      Nudge, nudge. Wink, wink. SAY. NO. MORE!

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  5. Jessie Ansons

    Another laugh out loud moment from me. Even the name ‘Norman Crackers’ makes me laugh… great little take on the prompt.

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    1. MrBinks

      \o/ Yay!

      Glad you liked it. The name Norman Crackers was making me smile too. (Hello dad.)

      Look, I don’t normally do this but… Did you see yesterday’s non-fictioneer-type-post? I think you might like it. (Becuase it’s silly.) https://meyoucoffee.wordpress.com/2014/04/08/the-other-man/

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  6. ContactRida

    bull testicles! love it:)

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  7. Sandra

    Norman Crackers is a wonderful name. Bull testicles just about the most repellent of aphrodisiacs I should think. A truly original take on the prompt.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks, Sandra. The name made me smile too ;D

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  8. patriciaruthsusan

    Funny! 🙂 What a crazy town. That was different to say the least but I laughed out loud. 🙂 I clicked on the link to your other story and it “”was” silly, but funny. 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      Thank you very much! And thanks for looking at the other stuff, too.

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  9. Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

    I cross my legs to such behaviors …

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    1. MrBinks

      : )

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  10. Helena Hann-Basquiat

    This reminds me of a joke whose punchline is: “Yes, but today, senor, the bull WON”.

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    1. MrBinks

      There are no winners here, only ballless bulls.

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  11. Judah First

    Nice job. Way to end the festivities! lol

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks ;D

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  12. sustainabilitea

    Aww, heck, they’ve been doing Rocky Mountain Oysters in Colorado and out west for years. 🙂 I think “give it another go” is my favorite line. It had already given him quite a go.

    janet

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    1. MrBinks

      They don’t sound *that* tasty, if I’m honest. ; )

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      1. sustainabilitea

        Depends how they’re cooked. 🙂

  13. helenmidgley

    Having tasted Bulls testicles, albeit unknowingly, thank you Norman 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      ha ha : )

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  14. Karen Whitelaw

    This is the funniest (and most bizarre) story I’ve read this week, Mr Binks. Congratulations!

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    1. MrBinks

      Huzzah! 😀 Thanks for reading (and following).

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  15. El Guapo

    Nothing tastes better than the original.
    I’d love to know what the town’s tourism brochures look like…

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  16. patrickprinsloo

    Great fun. A true and adventurous gourmet. (Goes really well with rocket salad).

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks very much 🙂

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  17. TheImaginator

    Bollocks! 😀

    Great story, loved the way you strung it together.

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    1. MrBinks

      Cheers! : )

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  18. siobhanmcnamara

    They certainly have some strange festivals in Spain but that takes the biscuit … or whatever you’re having yourself!

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    1. MrBinks

      😀 They sure do.

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  19. talesfromthemotherland

    First with your story this week, Mr. Binks– You’re really on the “ball!” 😉

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    1. MrBinks

      Badoom-TISH!

      ;D

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  20. Liz Young

    What a load of bullocks!

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  21. Carrie

    Delightful!

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  22. artfullyadelie

    I can’t decide whether or not I want to visit Bullscock or avoid it at all costs. Then again, I hear that Rocky Mountain Oysters are quite a treat! Fascinating story!

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  23. rheath40

    Love this story, but I would shy away from the bull testicles. I’m adventurous, but not too much when it comes to food.

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  24. storydivamg

    What a lighthearted and enjoyable romp. I can see you had lots of fun with the prompt this week.

    Cheers!
    Marie Gail

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  25. Shandra

    Oh Dear. Oh My and la tee dah. Adventure has limits…even for me 😉

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