…a Six Sentence Story where the given word is Knot – although actually, it is!
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‘When is a knot not a knot?’ she asked me.
I had not a notion, but not wishing to appear a nitwit I took a guess and said ‘when it’s knitting.’
‘No you nutcase’, she said, ‘knitting is lots and lots of knots knitted together’.
That was not something I could disagree with, so not knowing what else to suggest I gave in and asked her to tell me when a knot is not a not.
‘I don’t know’, she said, ‘that’s why I asked you!’
I changed the subject by telling her that the guy who invented velcro thought … ‘why not?’
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Thanks to Denise at GirlieOnTheEdge for hosting.
Killer last line, Keith. Bravo! 🙂
Cheers, Doug!
Maybe I can answer that question. A knot is not a knot when it’s a group of things not knotted together. When I saw the prompt, I thought of “a knot of spectators.” In proximity, but not tied together in any way. I’m still ironing out my six sentences, though. 🙂
Ah, now I get it! I knew I could rely on you, Christine!
Just don’t ask for verification of my response. 😉
Talk about a segue —that last line!!!!! ANOTHER Good one !!!
I like to take the segue way! Thanks, Dawn.
And you’re the play-on-word master 😉
Or did the Velcro inventor think, why “knot”?
I’m knot sure Mimi!
Velcro…perfect solution to nothing knotted but kept secure just the same.
Absolutely, good for him!
A knot is not a knot when someone finds a way to untangle it, but it can open a can of worms nobody wants to see hence they glorify beauty of the knot.
There’s not a lot I can add to that except to say you’ve explained it perfectly!
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Haha! You always make me smile with your stories Keith.
I’m beginning to see it as my mission in life!!!
I think it might be
In my dreams!
😉
Love this humorous piece. And the last line… Very clever
I’m really pleased, thanks, Marian.
Another good laugh. Very witty.
Delighted to have amused you!
I love the ending with Velcro and your build up to it.
I’m pleased, thanks so much Frank!
I’ve knothing to say to this knice wee tale!
There’s knot a lot to be said!
you are a master at subtle alliteration. i love it. good six
Very kind of you Paul, thank you!
What’s not to like about this Six?
What can I say? Thanks so much.
I know not*
…the mark of those with talent in the art of the pun is found in the Reader who imagines they hear additional wordplay in their minds. The wiser among them remain silent and un-typed.
Fun as usual.
*in un-invited reply to D. Avery’s succinct commentationing
An interesting definition, I’ll bear it in mind! Thanks so much, kind sir.
I snickered at that last line and loved every bit of this. Great voice, too!
Grrrroooaannn!
That last line…that’s gonna stick with me!