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The Bearded Giant

The Bearded One sat at his Mac, sleep still clinging desperately to the corners of his eyes. The thought of conjuring up a world beyond the ordinary, a world where the everyday folk were cutlery, was dancing around his mind.

The Bearded One hesitated. Surely everyone would see the Fork People reference. No, no, this wouldn’t do. He had to be original.

Through a gap in a drawer from the corner of the room, Jeremy and Simon nervously watched on. Their shiny, stainless steel bodies clanking together as they clambered atop a pile of teaspoons, eager for a better view.

 

chopsticks

 

This piece was submitted as part of Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. 1 photograph. 100 words. Sometimes over 120 people taking part.

And hey, if you still can’t get enough of  flash fiction– why not check out my  eBook, People Watching. US link here, UK link there.

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31 responses to “The Bearded Giant”

  1. etiennehanratty

    Lovely bit of meta. Weirdly, I never once made that connection when I read ‘Fork people’. Instead, I concluded sadly that I am one and wondered what I’d have to do to be welcomed into the chopstick fold.

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks very much! I’m about to go have a read of other pieces, I really did assume Fork People would stick out for a lot of people – I’ll soon see.

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  2. Jessie Ansons

    I couldn’t resist a #replyfiction to this piece Binks! Those characters Jeremy and Simon deserved another 100 words:

    http://jessieansons.com/2014/07/23/two-short-men-friday-fictioneers/

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    1. MrBinks

      I guess that means you liked it! Thanks for reading – AND replying, Jessie.

      Reply
  3. rochellewisoff

    Dear Peter,

    Now I’m afraid to open my utensil drawer for fear of the war between the forks and chopsticks there. Thanks.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. MrBinks

      Never be scared to eat.

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  4. Sandra

    It’s always the teaspoons that get it in the neck; have you noticed that? Great take on a sticky prompt.

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    1. MrBinks

      They do. Don’t even get me started on the adventures of SpoonMan. Thanks for reading, Sandra.

      Reply
  5. patriciaruthsusan

    Peter, Funny and cute story. I could just see their little eyes peeping out of the drawer. 😀 Poor teaspoons though, getting stepped all over. 😦 Well written. 🙂 —Susan

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks for reading, so glad you enjoyed the imagery.

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  6. camgal

    Haha I applaud your clever take on the prompt Mr. Binks 🙂 clambering cutlery..fork people..World War Utensil I suppose. Cheers.

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    1. MrBinks

      Well, there was a World War Z wasn’t there; so I guess we can have World War U.

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      1. camgal

        True that 🙂

  7. Courtney Wright

    Great story! You have an amazing imagination Mr Binks! 😉

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    1. MrBinks

      This comment made me smile a lot. Thanks very much!

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  8. aliciajamtaas

    The Bearded One being spied on by forks named Simon and Jeremy. What a hoot! Thanks for the morning smile.

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    1. MrBinks

      Appreciate the comment, thanks.

      Reply
  9. David Stewart

    I’m sure Simon and Jeremy would be amused to find they are “original”. Nice and bizarre, just like I like it. 🙂

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    1. MrBinks

      Cheers David!

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  10. Woman_on_Pause

    I thought about people who were forks too! You did a wonderful job with the imagery.

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    1. MrBinks

      See, The Bearded One was right! Thanks for the kind comment.

      Reply
  11. helenmidgley

    You’re clever and funny, are you sure you’re not a woman? 😉

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    1. MrBinks

      Clever? Thank you, so kind.
      Funny? Oh get out of here you. How lovely of you to say.
      Wom… wait, what?! GET OUT!

      Reply
  12. Snow’s Fissures and Fractures

    What a clever little story.

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    1. MrBinks

      What a lovely little comment. 😉

      Reply
  13. Perry Block (@PerryBlock)

    Funny story, but now I’m very afraid of my tablewear. Time to eat with my hands!

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    1. MrBinks

      It’s ok, you can put the fork in your mouth. They like it.
      Knives on the other hand… Mother always warned you not to lick your knife for good reason!

      Reply
  14. ContactRida

    ha! too too clever! and the dish ran away with the spoon:) love this take:)

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    1. MrBinks

      🙂 Thanks for reading.

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  15. Nan Falkner

    Mr. Binks and Jessie – a great duo story – loved it! Nan 🙂

    Reply
  16. Liz Young

    That was really fun! Thank you.

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