The Carrot Ranch Challenge:
In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by the phrase “party hens”.
Click here to hear the author read his words:
Bye Bye Boris
Mr Johnson, this is a summary of the Scottish Parliamentary Elections held in May 2021.
On the First-Past-The-Post system the SNP won 62 seats, the Tories 5, and the Red Tories 2.
On the List System the SNP received 1,094,374 votes, the Tories 637,131.
Previously, at the Brexit referendum, Scotland voted 62-38% to remain European.
I put it to you, Mr Johnson, that you have no mandate here.
Scotland has overwhelmingly rejected your party; henceforth we suggest you stay in Westminster.
It seems that lies, corruption, and disregard for human life are acceptable practices there.
But not here.
Goodbye.
Clever take on this prompt Ceayr! What a great idea to add your own reading of it too.
Thanks, Rebecca, glad you enjoyed. I’ve been doing that for a while now, and even have my readings on local radio back in Scotland.
You’ve a skill for the spoken word. It was enjoyable to hear you read this.
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Yes, you just said in 99 words what I heard about on NPR the other day. The UK (and also the “united” states) is not so united.
Thanks, D. I think fragmented is the word in the UK right now.
Love your clever use of words and concise and powerful political statement. Bye-bye Boris – if only!
Thanks, Lindsey, only a question of time for the buffoon, but the next one will be worse, they always are.
A masterpiece – of writing, of reaction to a prompt and of political idea.
To use your own word – chapeau!
Thanks, Jenne, got to keep spreading the word!