Well this is embarrassing – my most popular post of 2024 was written by ChArmaIne2! This morning she informed me that I was no longer needed as an author on the Wonky Words blog, apparently it would function perfectly well without me. I whimpered a little in response, and muttered something about calligraphy and collages. She said that I could still supply artwork and that she was willing work around my efforts. How kind!
So enough from me, over to C2, who has written a short story…
The Day the Orange Blob Descended Upon the USA
Once upon a time in the not-so-distant future, a peculiar phenomenon occurred in the skies above the United States. An orange blob, resembling a gigantic, shimmering pumpkin, began its descent from the clouds, casting an eerie glow over the land.
As the orange blob descended, an inexplicable wave of madness washed over the people of the USA. Violence erupted on street corners, uncontrollable rage filled the air, and boring fashion choices became the norm. It seemed as though the entire nation had been caught under a bizarre spell.
Amidst the chaos, an elderly man named Mr. B, who had previously been dismissed by the public as a bit dithering, and too old, sprung into action. Armed with nothing but determination and a homemade contraption, he took it upon himself to confront the orange blob to save the world from impending obliteration.
With unwavering resolve, Mr. B faced the pulsating orange mass and, to the amazement of onlookers, dispersed it with a series of yoga moves and a cleverly constructed gadget. As the blob dissipated into the atmosphere, a collective sigh of relief echoed across the nation.
With the disappearance of the orange blob, sanity returned to the people, and a newfound sense of peace and love spread throughout the land. The once chaotic streets transformed into scenes of harmony and tranquility, as individuals embraced one another with understanding and compassion.
In the end, the unlikely hero, Mr. B, was celebrated for his extraordinary bravery and ingenuity. The public’s perception of him shifted, and he became a symbol of hope and resilience.
And so, the legend of the orange blob and the humble hero who saved the planet from madness lived on in the hearts of all who bore witness to that extraordinary event.
Right. I am all packed. I will leave you in the capable hands of C2 for the rest of the year.
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I can’t lie….that was pretty brilliant!!!! I almost want to share that. I hate to read what story she’d come up for me. Could it even be r-rated and seen for public consummation?
Happy Fourth to you to dear. I saw over at Jon’s…did I read you have on winter woollies???? I will rise a Pimms Cup to you today dear.
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Mistress B – Thank you! C2 says that she’s happy for you to share her 4th July offering, and she would be delighted to write something for you if you give her a few details. I am now her secretary, and will be running her fan club.
Yep, I am wearing a big cardigan, vest, winter jeans, the whole caboodle- even socks – which is unheard of in July – I generally give my toes a manicure and an airing in summer, but right now there’s no point and I’m very grumpy about it. Grrr.
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I meant pedicure! This is one of the reasons I am being replaced, because I get my words in a muddle!
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I have one correction for ChArmaIne2 and that is the big orange blob rose from the depths of Hell and did NOT descend from the heavens! Other than that important distinction, that was a grand piece of writing, sweetpea! xoxo
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Savvy – I will pass this edit on to the author immediately, hopefully her mistake will be remedied by the morning! Thank you, I shall tell C2 that she has another fan!
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Ha! ChArmaIne2 probably wrote several of our own political parties’ manifestos…
She still can’t do joined-up writing, though, I bet. Jx
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Jon – Oh yes, she has been very busy lately – not a qualm about working for anyone – no ethics, nothing.
Nope, she can’t even doodle with a Bic Biro!
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“Joined-up writing.” So childish! But perhaps “cursive” sounds more like good, old-fashioned swearing? Bollocks, say I!
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Dinah – Oh! I am fluent in cursive! And quote often in italics.
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I suppose I could invite her to be a guest writer at Idle Thoughts…but I doubt she could do any better than my lamentable efforts of late.
I’ve been wondering…does the Fake Lady work only in English? I shall ask Mr Mago if he’s seen any AI in Deutsche!
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Dinah – I think she works in any language – just shove her wittering through translate.
C2 has said that if you give her some details then she will write a post for you. Honestly, it takes her all of 5 seconds, her human assistant does a wee bit of tinkering, et voilà!
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Apparently, the non-gendered Ai thing (is it a bot?) is extremely literal. Try asking for an image of houses of Parliament…
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Dinah – I’m limited right now in my iPad app, but I’ll try it tomorrow – sounds worrying!
Yep, it’s a bot, but it is kind of fun.
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Dinah – My Houses of Parliament has two Big Bens!!!
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Apparently, if you pluralise the noun, the bot gives you multiples. Can’t you just hear a whiny kid saying:”Well, you shoulda just ASKED for the house of parlamint!”
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Dinah – I might ask her for a House of parlamint!
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C2 obviously likes old hollywood movies with a happy end, situated in a Rockwell Amurga. It also could be the script for a horror movie in the tradition of Tarantula etc., innocence will get restored. Ach ja …
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Oh yes, Mr Mags, this is definitely a tale from old skool Hollywood – as I read I can see all the special effects in my head.
The next time I wheel out C2 I’ll ask for something a little Kafkaesque.
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Or more Hemingway. He would have condensed the story into “The silence after the shots was deafening.”
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I don’t like stories starting with ‘Once upon a time’ it suggest it’s going to have a happy ending, like all predictable Hollywood films have… and they all lived happily ever after. Whilst taking out the bottom drawer of Carmen’s bedside table I found her diary (amongst other things, including an emerald necklace and a pearl tiara). I’ve been reading snippets, it’s shocking!
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Ooh, Mitzi! You could probably concoct a thriller script!
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I am intrigued as to what the homemade contraption is. What manner of cleverly constructed gadget is it? ChArmaIne2 needs to get her head out of the thesaurus and elaborate on the workings of the gizmo.
Don’t get too used to your “retirement”, Ms Scarlet!
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Mr D – So am I!! I fancied toe nail clippers! And you still think I should stay on?!
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I knew a red-headed chap who worked for a bakery and we called him the “ginger bread man.” I hope C2 doesn’t tangle with him…
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Very good, Dinah!
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I too would like to learn more about this clever gadget from C2. Mr. B currently as you probably know is having support problems. A man always needs good support while defending the country. Could this gadget be mass produced and given out to those who recognize this orange menace?
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Bill! Lovely to see you again!!
If only C2 could tell us what the gadget actually is, and then it could be mass produced on a 3D printer!
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