Not so Funny Now
The comedy duo of Benny and Wildee had been together for 20 years, their names household brands. Benny was the banana man and Wildee the stooge. Only their wives knew their routine was based on how wounded Wildee got with a joke during rehearsals.
Fame and fortune is nothing to tamper with. As Benny’s boiling words flattened Wildee, Wildee’s pressure built. Wanting to scream, Wildee instead placated Benny with praise.
Twenty years went by.
The day Benny tested Wildee with his “Mother Theresa is a devil” joke, is the day Wildee scooped Benny’s tongue out with a spoon.
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Oops! Went too far!
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A lot of sidekicks have been known to have such horrible relationships
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Like many good comedians, there lies darkness behind those laughs.
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With a spoon, heaven forbid. Comedy is a dangerous game for sure
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Thank you for reading, Michael, and yes, it is.
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“scooped Benny’s tongue out with a spoon” well I didn’t see that coming! Maybe a punch up but not that. I will have to use that on someone.
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I wanted to get creative with the things in the picture, what can I say. ;)
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Well………………….You did!
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lmao
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Well, I didn’t see that coming. I guess Benny won’t be making any jokes from now on. =)
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Now that’s what I call a sting in the tail!
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That was a long time coming, but come it did!
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Yes!
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Dear Lisa,
I like what you did here with the prompt. The pressure built. ;) I wonder how many comedy teams are like this. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle. I wonder about it also. Shalom,
Lisa
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The spoon was a glorious touch
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He’d had all he could take. Thank you, Neil.
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Well done!👏👏
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That will have been the last joke Benny made.
Scooping out body parts with a spoon seems to be quite popular, reminds me of this conversation in Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves:
“Why a spoon, cousin?” “Because it hurts more, you twit.”
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LOL. What a great line!
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Comedy duos do fall out, but they really go this far! Excellent take
Rosey invited me to lunch!
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Maybe it was a metaphorical spoon? ;)
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That’s a very ingenious take on the prompt!
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Thank you very much, Penny :)
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Ouch! Didn’t see that coming (and neither did Benny)
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I would love to see the video of that.
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You would!
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Twenty years is a long time to be together, maybe too long for these too. I know a lot of acts that have been together for a long time get at each other.
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They know each others’ every button. Where some choose not to push those buttons, others do.
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i guess he got more than a spoonful. everybody has his limits.
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Excellent, Jade!
I always wonder just how comedic teams last so long when they are based on one disrespecting the other.
Loved it.
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Thanks Dale :)
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Oh my, now THAT was a surprise ending!!
~Donna
https://authorshutterbug.wordpress.com/
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lol. Anybody who disses Mo T gets what they deserve ;)
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Looked like the resentment boiled over.
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Yes, it did.
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That was a creative ending. There goes that team. Good writing, Jade. O_o — Suzanne
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Thank you, Suzanne.
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Comedy turning into a tragedy. Benny and Wildee should have known their roles, and the fact that they were playing for the audience. Why get so aggravated?
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He tested every joke out on Benny first to see how much it hurt him before putting it into the routine. Even though it led to their fame and success, it was eroding the relationship between Benny and Wildee.
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Well, that had to hurt! Somehow I think they were probably both quite surprised!
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lol I love your comment and believe you are right!
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Ooops. A step too far. I liked the rapid word pacing.
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Thank you, Sascha :)
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You’re very welcome! :)
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I really like the way you depict the build up of tension between the duo. I believe the edginess of good comedy comes from discord between the double act. Nicely done.
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
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Oooooo dear. Hit his last nerve it seems. Ouch
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I think Wildee’s a little too much of a Mother Teresa fanboy. She’s not even really his mother. Is she?
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Shhhhhh what happens in the convent stays in the convent…
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A dark twist in this one. A very creative and original response to the prompt.
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Thank you, Margaret.
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Wow wicked twist and very powerful ending, this was great
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Thank you, Michael, glad you enjoyed it.
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Whoa! Good one, msjadeli. That last line is a real kick in the teeth. Nicely done!
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Thank you!
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Didn’t expect the twist there..
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It was an extreme twist, I’ll admit it.
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