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I asked my mate what he thought of my homemade gingerbread men.
“You can’t call them that,” he said, “they’re gingerbread people”.
“You’re right,” I said, “that’s not pc. Anyway, try one.”
I thought he’d jump at the chance, but no, he hesitated.
“What’s the problem?” I asked.
“Well, eating a person doesn’t seem right, I’d feel like a cannibal”.
“They’re biccies, not bodies!” I said.
He moved one closer to his mouth … then stopped.
“No, I can’t bite its head off”.
“Okay, try the dog-shaped one”
“What? You know I don’t eat animals, I’m a vegetarian!”
I gave up!
Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and to Jennifer Pendergast for the photo.
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Tomorrow (Thursday) sees the start of the A-Z Challenge 2021. I will be posting a story every day except Sundays during April. I’ve chosen to write very short amusing pieces based on instruments and their musicians from Accordian to Zither!
Very valid objections 😂
Everyone’s entitled to express their cocerns!
Yes, indeed
Go on, live a little, see what it’s like to be a cannibal! Great fun. Good luck for the A-Z Keith, looking forward to the stories 🙂
Why not? Should I start with the feet or the head? Best wishes to you to Iain.
Always go headfirst is my motto! 🙂
You know what’s crazier than your story? That these people exist and walk amongst us!!
Good luck with the challenge!
Absolutey right Dale! Never mind, there’s all the more for us!
True!
I can see the objections, but I’ll have one. I don’t want you to give up. Well done.
Have a fabulous day, Keith. 🙂
You won’t be disappointed Sandee! Thanks so much.
Tell your daft mate to caw canny, Keith.
We Scots don’t eat vegetables, we eat the things that eat vegetables.
PS I didn’t know that gingerbread men were people too.
Sigh.
You Scots have got it about right then .
PS That’s something you’ve learned today!
What a fun take on the prompt. Made me chuckle, I love it!
Thanks so much Mason, that’s much appreciated.
You’re welcome.
LOL. You just can’t win with some people. Maybe next time try ginger shaped gingerbread cookies.
That’s an idea! Thanks Anne.
There’s always one, isn’t there? It’s a great wee story. (And good luck with the challenge!)
At least one Jenn! Thanks so much.
All the more for the rest of us! I love the moral objections of the friend.
I totally agree!
Thanks for the entertaining take on the prompt, Keith. Poor guy. I guess he’s going to have to eat all those cookies by himself.
It certainly seems that way! Cheers.
Fun one, Keith 🙂
Pleased you found it so Linda!
Heeheehee! This vegetarian will be glad to try one. Fun story!
Throwing one atcha’ – catch!
lol, I’ve met people almost that bad…
Sorry to hear that Trent!
Hi John – more gingerbread biscuits for me! I’ll be around the A-Z – but not each and everyday! Congratulations on the theme … enjoy it – cheers Hilary
Let’s hope I make every day! Thanks Hilary.
Why did I call you John – probably because I was listening to some of John of One Hand Typing’s songs! Ah well … the brain can addle with the Sahara dust! … apologies … I’ll see you at B for bazooka? Cheers Hilary
I’ve been called worse names Doris!!! Actually, it’s B for banjo!
Reminds me of the agonising decision when eating a jelly baby.
Oh, I know!
Dear Keith,
I laughed out loud. I’d say he’s fighting a losing battle with that one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
…and I’d say you are right! Delighted to have amused you Rochelle.
Hehe, that was fun. I’m guilty of a little animism here and there myself sometimes. Just bake houses, clouds and cars next time…
What a good idea! Thank you so much.
Ha! H… I’d laugh but it seems that “GingerBread Gender Neutral Person” is an actual thing these days. Also why are they smiling? That’s discriminating against people who don’t identify as being happy. And they have two eyes which is being discriminatory again. I say eat the whole lot so that no one gets to protest. Except for the poor tummy.
You make some very good points subroto. As you say, let’s just tuck in!
You can’t call them gingerbread people if one is a dog. That’s dog-ist. Gingerbread entities. I’ve gone right off them now 🙂
A very good point, I stand corrected! Cheers Ali.
i suggest not to give up. keep pushing until he runs out of excuses. 🙂
It could take a while!
I think modern people have lost the power of logic.
I quite agree James.
Snorting laughter. This is hilarious. I have a veggan sis in law who won’t eat animal shaped cookies, either. Insane! they’re just cookies, but you can’t explain that to her.
Really? And I thought I was being silly! Cheers Bear.
Delightfully real… wait. I hope this PC crap is just a bad dream. ;-D
If only! Cheers Susan.
Great take. Love the ending.
Much appreciated, thank you .
What can you do? Sometimes you just gotta give in. My son shied away from eating snowmen, so we only made trees, bells, and ornaments. =) Very cute story, Keith!
That’s really funny! Thanks so much Brenda.
They’re only biscuits man!! Good stuff but i think the person objecting has a different perception to myself!
Me too, I wouldn’t care what shape they were!
Surely Gingerbread People’s ambition is to be eaten. As the old song goes ‘Fish have gotta swim and birds have gotta fly..’
It does indeed, so I guess you are right! I think I’ll have another one!
Ha! Love this guy!
He’ll be delighted with your comment Sascha!
Haha Crazyville, coming to a town near you.
Oh yes! CheersTannille.