Tag Archives: satire

Complaint of Vilemir Putanin, seasoned dictator and cleptocrat

Posted on March 2, 2022 by James Steerforth

(excepts from His diary) … I have sacrificed myself for my country to restore its former glory, and yet what do I get? Jokers gathering in the capital to protest, no doubt riled up by the criminal thugs I put … Continue reading →

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For hire

Posted on March 31, 2018 by James Steerforth

You see, my immense success is all due to that watch – it all started with that watch, which projects just the right image of wealth and manliness. And now I’m the owner of a nice red car, a monkey … Continue reading →

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The claims to fame contest

Posted on August 18, 2016 by James Steerforth

“So what’s your biggest claim to fame? I mean, meeting a famous person, something like that.” This seemed an odd question considering we’d just met, having cocktails on adjacent stools at a Bahamas beach bar, but I decided to play … Continue reading →

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And still bouncing …

Posted on September 2, 2015 by James Steerforth

Marie-Claire found the bouncing of Monsieur La Clampe on the elastic deeply amusing. The most satisfactory part of it was that it looked like there would be no end to it – the amplitude of the up-and-down movement did not … Continue reading →

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Circles are round

Posted on May 29, 2015 by James Steerforth

“But I said that first!” “Yes, possibly. I don’t recall.” “You damn well know it’s the truth.” “Possibly. But that doesn’t change the fact that it made me famous, not you, and that I’ll always be remembered for saying it.” … Continue reading →

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There they were, sincere businessmen

Posted on March 17, 2015 by James Steerforth

There they were, sincere businessmen, these uncles of mine, sitting around a table in that yellowed 1950s-style office, smoking their cigars and making decisions about me. “He does an OK job,” Otto said. “Usually,” Ernest qualified. “But his tools are … Continue reading →

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Slighted again by fate

Posted on February 25, 2015 by James Steerforth

From the diary of a ducktail pincher Found the bags under my eyes enlarged when looking in the mirror while brushing teeth at around 7 a.m. Went back to bed after some hesitation and slept two more hours. The Italian … Continue reading →

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That trendy thing

Posted on May 12, 2014 by James Steerforth

(Why subliminal advertising works) Potential customer enters store. “I’d like ten Fruit candies, please.” Store owner rummages. “Here you go!” “These are not Fruit candies.” “Oh yes, they are: red cherry, dark cherry, frutti di bosco, lemon, lime, pineapple, etc. … Continue reading →

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A lesser known preventive doctrine

Posted on September 11, 2009 by James Steerforth

Let’s engage in some mayhem… Continue reading →

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Identification of objects in historical grave treasure near end

Posted on April 26, 2008 by James Steerforth

( From the Hygiene Times, 26 April 3008 ) Some of the objects found in the underground grave recently discovered near the town of Hygiene, Colorado, have been more fully identified. The plastic sculpture of a deeply tanned overweight nude … Continue reading →

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Outraged – Biggest Hits

Posted on April 25, 2008 by James Steerforth

For Writers Island and its current prompt – outrageous. Preamble There are many things that are outrageous, there have always been and most likely always will be. Without much effort, I could have come up with a sizeable list of … Continue reading →

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Foul … from a shy pornographer

Posted on February 2, 2008 by James Steerforth

In response to Sunday Scribblings: #96 – Foul How about something a little gross? I have to admit that the inspiration for this prompt is my being in the room with a farting dog whose rump is aimed right at … Continue reading →

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