… so it’s time for Friday Fictioneers which is hosted as ever by Rochelle!
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Mike loves being the centre of attention. At school, he was usually the first to raise a hand when the teacher asked a question even if he didn’t know the answer.
At college, he was always the joker, although he usually gained more groans than giggles.
In his twenties, he envied DJs on the radio. He was jealous of stand-up comedians.
He knew in time his voice would be heard. Eventually, his wish came true.
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He clears his throat and turns on the microphone.
His audience waits in eager anticipation.
“The train approaching platform one is the 11.40 to Brighton”.
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Thanks to Liz Young for the photo prompt.
That’s disappointing.
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…but better than nothing!
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To each his own, eh.
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Indeed!
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Sometimes what one wishes for does not come quite like one hopes! A parable well told Keith. Thank you!!
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That’s life! Thanks Suzette.
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putting his skills to good use!)
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He certainly is!
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Public service broadcasting. Nothing finer. 🙂
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What would we do without it?
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Poor Mike, he may be replaced by AI. The build up of anticipation in the story was marvellous and the ending just right.
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I’m surprised it hasn’t already! Thanks so much, James.
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Everyone seems to be sad for Mike. I celebrate Mike and his vital contribution to making the railways run on time! 😉
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I think he’s quite pleased with his new position. At last, people appreciate him!
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As long as Mike is happy…
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I do believe he is!
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A good train announcer can make or break your day. Good job Mike (and Keith.)
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Indeed, it’s a very important position!
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Always good to have a job you love!
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Indeed it is!
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As long as he’s not joking when calling out the trains.
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Now that would be fun!
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Yes, he got his wish. I hope he’s happy now.
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I’m pretty sure he is!
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😍😂
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It’s a start
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The first rung on the ladder, hopefully!
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Dear Keith,
At least he gets to speak into a microphone. (About Mike? Hmmmm…pun intended?) Love the buildup to the punchline. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Pun intended, Rochelle! Delighted you enjoyed it.
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It’s a job worth doing well – I hope he speaks clearly!
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He probably had to do an audition!
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I’d like to believe this is just a stepping stone.
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Hopefully, the right person will be waiting at the station one day!
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It is okay for now, but Mike should not give up. Doing voice over can be fun and lucrative, if not all that humorous. 🙂
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Coming to an advert near you soon!
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And here I was hoping he’d gotten his chance. Well, maybe, this will lead to it.
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I’d like to think it will!
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Haha – didn’t see that coming – great Keith 🤣
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Just as I hoped! Thanks, Angela.
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His dream may have gotten a little off-track, but it doesn’t mean it’s completely derailed.
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Like what you did there!
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Best comment.
Great writing, as usual Keith.
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Gotta say, I’ve heard some pretty funny train announcers in my time. But as long as people can understand what he’s saying, he’s doing a great job.
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So have I! It would surprise me if he was to spice up his announcements in time!
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Good one. I was thinking he would be calling a Bingo game 🙂
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He’d probably be good at that! “Fifty-nine, the Brighton line”!
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lol!
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What, they’ve started live announcements now!?
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They do here!
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he makes use of his talent. enough said. 🙂
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Awwww well, ar least he got out there with a microphone. Shame. But fingers crossed he will try something more adventurous in future
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Haha … I guess he didn’t quite make it, but at least he gets to use microphone.
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He should go to work for an airport. I often can’t understand whatever the announcers are saying!
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