“They think they’re clever”.
“Who?”
“Them, they’re watching us”.
“How?”
“CCTV”
“I can’t see any cameras”.
“No?” said Cocpiracy Chris. “That ‘s not a synagogue, it’s an enormous camera”
Doubting Dave faced the ‘shutter’ and danced a jig. “Chris thinks you’re a camera” he sang, sticking up his middle finger and laughing like a hyena!
Suddenly people came running past. “What’s happening?” asked Dave.
“Don’t know” stammered Chris. “Go!”
That night, Doubting Dave was watching the TV news when his face and finger appeared on the screen.
‘Police wish to interview this man seen acting suspiciously after a shooting in Rivington Street’,
Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and to Roger Bultot for the picture.
Prod the frog to see what others have come up with!
I liked the idea of the building as a camera
Apparently, in the 1970s the disused synagogue was turned into a studio for artists and photographers which is why the Star of David was changed to resemble a camera shutter. Cheers, Neil.
Always understand – they’re watching YOU! Fun story, Keith.
They certainly are!
Try getting out of that one, then. Fun story.
It might take some explaining! Thanks Sandra.
Interesting interpretation
Thanks Di.
He left his aluminum foil helmet at home. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so foolish 🙂
Very true! Thanks Linda.
I like the interpretation of the photo.
Thanks so much K.J.
Bad luck Dave, I hope he doesn’t end up taking the fall!
Don’t worry, I’ll tell the cops it wasn’t him!
Didn’t people tell you to keep your hands in your pockets???! (come to think of it, maybe they said “keep your hand where I can see them” or … “keep your hands to yourself” or “hands up”?
I give up …
😉
Na’ama
Looks like Dave’s jig is up!
Hopefully he’ll prove his innocence!
Reminds me of the movie, “Running Man,” where they can use video footage to tell any story they like. Nicely told and I love your dueling frogs today.
Good point! Thanks so much.
You’re welcome, Keith.
Dunno that I would take the chance… but the Dave’s of this world are all over, aren’t they?
That’s what you get for mucking about in front of a building-sized camera…
Indeed it is! Thanks draliman.
back it the day, they went that big? incredible when cameras have gone the other direction nowadays. 🙂
Absolutely! Cheers plaridel.
Like the idea. Nice read
Strange
I thought so! Thanks for dropping by.
Great story! Nice pace and mystery!
That’s so kind of you, thanks.
“The Eye is on you.” Very novel – building as a giant camera. As I remember you have a stack of “winners” on Friday Fictioneers. You’re good. 😀
Oh, that’s so kind of you! Writing for Friday Fictioneers is the highlight of my week.
A serious piece of comedy. Although I suspect this CCTV camera is covering the near Galaxy and not just the pimples on Dave’s face.
You are probably right James! Cheers
Somebody’s watching YOU … YUP!!!
Fun way to use the prompt this week, Keith.
Great story …
Isadora 😎
Thanks so much Isadora.
Don’t tempt fate. Great concept a building being a giant camera. Big Brother is watching you.
Indeed he is, and his brothers too!
There are so many cameras these days (including those on our phones) that it’s safer to assume that one is being filmed.
Great take on the prompt!
No hiding place! Thanks so much.
Nope! You’re welcome.
It isn’t paranoia if they really are watching you!
They are watching us, that’s for sure!
These days, just always assume you are on camera, with phones everywhere, you may be!
Such is modern life!
I love the idea it’s a camera!
And nice bit of the building’s history. Lots of geometry in a Star of David – two big equilateral triangles or a hexagon and six equilateral triangles? Depends on your point of view.
We visited the Camera Obscura Edinburgh and at the end were invited to scope up armies of tiny tourists onto pieces of card. Made walking along the street outside afterwards a whole different experience!
Never know when someone is watching…
I Googled the synagogue and it’s history, including the Star of David being changed to a shutter-like window, is fascinating. Camera Obscura’s are one of the earliest ‘big brother’ devices. Since childhood I’ve been fascinated by the one near me high up on Eastbourne pier. As you say, you never know!
It does look like it’s watching! Well written and a great spin on the prompt, Keith
That’s what I thought. Some times things are so big you don’t notice them! Thanks Lynn.
My pleasure 🙂
I would guess that there are CCTV everywhere… soon will be able to buy tickets to CCTV free zones..
Now that’s an idea! Thanks Björn
Haha! Wrong place at the wrong time! I love the twist in your story.
About right! Thanks Nova
Oh dear. Wrong place wrong time worst behavior!
A bit of fun gone wrong!
I can imagine the police interrogation when they catch him. Would be downright hilarious.
I guess so! I’d like to be a fly on the wall. Cheers Fatima.
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