Today, Mistress Rochelle, Queen of Friday Fictioneer Musing, and Fleur Lind have provided a photo prompt that (I admit to getting lost here) took me to a movie scene and jerked my sense of political humor. If I offended any Texas Reps, they have my most insincere apologies.
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Genre: Political Humor
Title: Sexist Mandates
Word Count: 100
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After sipping her wine, the lady at the next table tossed her head back and yelled “yes, yes, yes.”
Her knickers slid down to her ankles.
Our waiter asked, “Have you decided, sir?”
I smiled, “I’ll have what she’s having.”
He asked, “May I see your driver’s license?”
I laughed, handing over my Texas license. “I am way over 21.”
“That’s not it, Mr. Bill. The wine you requested is forbidden by Abbott Mandate for males, which your DL says you are. It can cause multiple orgasms and no biological males can survive that.”
I ordered Bud Lite and Roadkill.
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Look both ways as I remove my tongue from my cheek.
Mind the gaps found between truth and fiction.
Live, love, and laugh often.
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If you are unfamiliar with the scene from the movie, When Harry Met Sally, allow this YouTube trailer to make your day.
Dear Bill,
We might not remember how Harry met Sally, but we all remember the Katz’s deli scene. I hope your tongue doesn’t get too lodged in your cheek. 😉 More than that I shall not add other than give me a pastrami sandwich. Oh my..yes! Yes! Yes!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ok, Rochelle,
Are you seeing the big-ass smile on my face?
Peace,
Bill
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🤣💜😊
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That is a yes, then. 🙂
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😀 yep
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I might have some difficulty unseeing that now. But I can imagine a time when you have to show your driving licence for the slightest thing…
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I have held that scene for years. 🙂
Oh, those old Nazi movies. “Papers. You must have papers.” 🙂
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I’m with Sandra, I’m going to have a hard time not seeing this one, Bill. Or to stop laughing.
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Thanks, Kathrine. Good to hear you laugh. 🙂
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Bud Light? I dunno if we can still be friends, Bill…
All jokes aside (like I’d ever really judge…) this was a hoot except for the fact that things are so bloody wacked in your country…
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Right, Dale.
And Canada won’t be havin’ me. 🙂
I would rather drink horse piss than light beer. Not that there is much of a diff. 🙂
I also pass on fried roadkill. 🙂
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Haha! I knew it was fiction 😉
Don’t blame ya. I’d not have either, either!
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🙂
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But what a way to go!
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🙂 Done.
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Love the film and the twist. Politicians will ruin everything!
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Thanks, Iain.
All the evidence is there.
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i remembered that movie scene alright. thanks for giving it a new life. 🙂
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I had some very odd happenings in my pub, but never a Harry and Sally moment!
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Thankfully. 🙂
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I love that film, so full of great scenes. Gotta watch out for those males, don’t they.
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Yes. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Bahahahaha oh oh dear
I’m crying laughing !
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🙂
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Ha😂 Very good
PS what’s the name of that bottle 🍷
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🙂
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How original.
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Thank you, Trish.
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Great piece of humour. I laughed even louder when the waiter needed to check your id/driving license to confirm you were male. What is the Abbot up to?
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Oh, Greg Abbot is the governor of Texas and it is a dig at his many mandates/executive orders. 🙂
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Ah, politics the humour of the people.
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Yep.
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I’ll risk it.
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Such a perfect conclusion to a funny-as-hell story.
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Thank you, Lisa.
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You’re welcome.
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LOL!! After watching the unforgettable scene, I almost forgot what your story was about! But it is funny as! By Abbott mandate, is Abbot the area stated on the DL? We are the same here…each State rules differently, but not with alcohol. Very funny story!
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Thank you.
My use of Abbott Mandate (corrected my spelling) refers to the Governor of Texas and his many mandates. However, it could indeed relate to the town of Abbott, Texas, where Willie Nelson is from. 🙂
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Hahaa.. I have not seen how harry met Sally.. I enjoyed your story..
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Glad you enjoyed it, Vartika. 🙂
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