This feels like a prank, either that or I’m being paranoid but every time I walk by a scarecrow in this maze, it whacks me on the head with a branch. Is it mechanically operated? Is it supposed to whack someone on the head every time they walks by?
“Okay,” I tell myself quietly, “the next scarecrow hits me’s gonna get it.”
Around the corner, a scarecrow stands tall, facing me. He wears plaid shirt, vest, a sunflower on its chest, and a blue scarf. I pause and glare at the scarecrow before sprinting past. I didn’t get whacked. “Okay, maybe I’m just paranoid.”
I stop and walk toward the scarecrow until I’m within touching distance, staring up at its nylon face while watching the sunflower turn toward me and before I can react, a stream of water sprays me in the face. I shriek and back away. “What the hell?”
“Gotcha!” A man runs out from out of nowhere with a camera crew. “You’re on Gotcha!, the hidden camera show…” I punch him.
(~174 words)
I am participating in Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writer, where we write a piece between 100 and 150 words (more or less 25 words) in length inspired by the photo prompt above.
Hahahaha! That’s funny! The show “Gotcha” is like, “You’re on Candid Camera.” (That’s a very old show!) Cute story, Yinglan!
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My mom and I love that show!
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I know! It’s a great show! I know there is a newer version to it but I couldn’t remember the name.
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Yeah, there’s been a few copycats.
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I remember the name. America’s Funniest Home Videos. It isn’t exactly like Candid Camera, but close.
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That one’s funny too.
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Yes, it is! Still, Candid Camera is the best!
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I’ve never seen it but I can imagine I’m loving that show.
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Yeah, I got this inspiration from a Canadian show on YouTube, Just for laughs. Thank you for reading.
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this was superb Yinglan, never expected that at all!
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Thank you. 🙂
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There was a Candid Camera show here in Blighty in the 60s/70s and one of the pranks back fired on the host and he ended up being thumped (the picture cut to black and you just heard the words “put that on your sh.”o
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Oh my gosh, that must had been great to watch. 😀
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He got punk’d! Funny story and I love the ending.
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Yeah, he sure did. 😀 Thank you for reading.
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Oh, that is a good one! Love it! 🙂
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Thank you.
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Ha! I wasn’t expecting that. Thanks for the funny surprise
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Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading. 🙂
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LOL’s 🙂 It brings back memories. I wonder if the slap was recorded. Reactions can be quite a surprise sometimes.
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Oh yeah, the slap was definitely recorded but I doubt it will make it on air. Thank you for reading. 🙂
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Well, that was a great surprise ending! We had a TV show over here years ago, called Candid Camera – a similar idea to what’s been mentioned in comments above. I really don’t blame her for punching the man. I’d say, she’d had enough silly pranks played on her for one day. 🙂
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I don’t blame her either. Some people are just not meant to be pranked on. Thank you for reading. 🙂
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I don’t blame her for hitting him – she was well and truly provoked! An entertaining story, Yinglan. 🙂
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Thank you. He had it coming for him. 😀
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Hilarious! Really great take on the prompt 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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Hahahahaha! I love your take on the prompt – very hilarious! 🙂
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Thanks. 🙂
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Ha,ha. I love this. I enjoy candid camera and the silly pranks. Great job.
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Thank you. I enjoy those shows too.
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This is most likely what my reaction would be as well. 😄
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Haha. 😀
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