FF – The Worst Idea Ever
Here is my story for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. This week’s photo comes courtesy of J Hardy Carroll.
I had problems thinking of a story for this one, so I’ve gone full silly. I apologise in advance, I’m not in the mood for writing thoughtful or sombre this evening :-).
To read this week’s other stories, click on the blue froggy.
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About to get married, but a favourite relative has sadly passed away? (Congratulations, and we’re sorry for your loss.) No problem! Book both services in the same time slot and get one half price*.
Yes, that’s Half Price!*
So book now to avoid disappointment! Bring this flyer and get your FREE “I booked my services at the Reversible Church” mouse mat!**
*Cheaper service half price. Offer open to first 100 grieving brides only.
**Subject to availability.
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draliman on life 
Reversible Church, what an efficient idea?! 😀
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Efficient but possibly ill-advised 🙂
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Haha 😀
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Ha.. this reminds me of a sign my father once saw in a small village where options for work was few.
+ Bridal gowns
+ Shrouds
+ Cookies
You have to diversify sometimes.
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Ha ha! I love seeing signs etc which seem to be advertising lots of random or disconnected things. Last week on “Sunday Politics” one of the guests was described as writing on “Politics, feminism and video games” – made me smile!
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Oh dear!
Draliman! Where your imagination takes you is priceless.
🙂
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As long as it doesn’t take me too much further down the silly route- eventually I won’t be making any sense at all 🙂
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I highly doubt that.
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🙂
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Garry did a fake TV ad very much like this maybe … 30 years ago? I think this is an idea whose time has come. Hilarious.
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I love fake ads which poke fun. I’m glad you liked it, and thanks for the reblog 🙂
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Matched and dispatched simultaneously. Very clever!
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It’s the future, apparently!
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This is fricking brilliant!!
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Thanks 🙂
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Very, very funny!
DJ
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I’m glad it gave you a smile!
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Great stuff 🙂
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Glad you liked it 🙂
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I imagine all these brides and grooms who quickly ‘accelerate’ an elderly relative’s demise to get the discount. What a hoot. And I want a mouse pad. 😀
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Ha, yes. An unexpected side effect! I’ll check the stock room, I think we have some mouse pads left 🙂
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Great idea Ali😀
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You can’t stop progress! Though I’m not sure this is actually progress 🙂
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Hahaha True Ali😀
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Oh Ali, that is one of your best 😀
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Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Reblogged this on SERENDIPITY and commented:
Every time I read this, I can’t stop laughing. Definitely need a laugh today.
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this is hysterical.
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Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!
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Ok. I need to talk to the mind behind this advertisement because it brilliant! Hahaha! Straight to the point and definitely alluring. XD Not that I would want a funeral at my wedding. Lol!
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Thanks! This idea isn’t for everyone, but I’m sure there are those out there willing to take the chance to save a few bucks 🙂
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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HAHAHAHAHAHA! Brilliant!
I think there should have been a Sav-O-Matic Drive-Through Altar Call, too.
Five out of five best mans (men?)
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That’s a great idea, and would streamline the process even further!
I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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That isn’t in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. is it. I think they have a drive through church there already. It had to happen sooner or later. Hilarious, Ali. You’re at your best when you’re being silly. 😀 — Suzanne
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That’s probably the best place for this church, it probably wouldn’t even raise an eyebrow! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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You do silly so well!
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Thanks. I think 🙂
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Hahaha.. keep the flyer.. you never know when someone will die and then .. have a wedding at the same time at half price.
Genius.
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It can join all the other flyers in my kitchen drawer! I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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What a VERY clever idea. Brilliant! 😀
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I’m sure they’ll be rolling in cash before long 🙂
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Dear Ali,
How about a drive-through window for short services? Again, you’re warped and I love it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Anything to speed things up and get customers through the doors will go down well with this crowd, I reckon!
I’m glad you liked it, I was hesitant about publishing as it’s so crazy but it seems to have gone down okay with the FF crowd 🙂
Ali
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Ha ha ha. Awesome!
I am a Pastor too!
Greatly appreciate this!
Clap clap clap….
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Cool, can I interest you in a slot in the Reversible Church? 🙂
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Grin grin grin!
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I love this, though I can’t see them getting rid of those 100 free mouse mats too quickly. Still, you never know – weddings and funerals can be expensive so the unscrupulous might not be above taking certain steps to ensure the dates coincide ….
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I have visions of them sitting in their empty church looking all sad with a pile of mouse mats next to them 🙂
I’m sure there are those whose relatives “coincidentally” require a funeral at the same time as some other service…
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Very amusing, Ali!
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Thanks 🙂
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Rarely do stories make me laugh but this one did, it was just great.
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Thanks, I’m glad I was able to make you laugh!
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Love it. Had me laughing throughout
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I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Hahaha! Very creative!
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Thanks, it’s the future!
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ha ha. That’s a very ingenious idea and story. The flyer format with all the fine print worked very well. Well done!
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I’m glad you liked it! No special offer is complete without a ton of small print 🙂
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My grandmother’s funeral and oldest sister’s wedding were held one day apart… where was this great offer when we needed it 20 years ago!?!?
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20 years ago the world wasn’t ready for such a revolutionary service!
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I want some of whatever you’re on… 🙂
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Hee 🙂 I was feeling crazy that evening!
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Ooohhhh, that was GOOD! loved it! Crazy weird! ❤
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I’m glad! It was pretty crazy weird, wasn’t it 🙂
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Excellent! Five stars from me. What a great concept and you executed it perfectly!
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Thanks! The picture looked so much like a church except for the facing seats, which gave me the idea. I’m glad you liked it!
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oh! 😀 😀
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🙂
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The guests can get an up close and personal view in those front seats. 🙂
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Pack ’em in, there’s no wasted space in the Reversible Church!
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Ha, hilarious! With the tight scheduling, I’m surprised this hasn’t been adopted. When my dad passed, we had to postpone the funeral for quite a while because they were booked! Weird, I thought I would never have to deal with that one. With this, those at the funeral could feel better watching someone get married. And don’t forget baptisms!
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On the other hand, people at the wedding might get on a bit of a downer having people crying at the funeral. And possibly a bad omen like at the beginning of the Rocky Horror Show!
That must have been quite a lot of added stress, having to postpone the funeral.
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count me in. 🙂
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You’re on the list!
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Very clever! LOL’s Anything is possible…just advertise and there will be people responding! Enjoyed the humor.
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Yes, no matter how mad the idea I’m sure there will be people knocking at the door soon enough! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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Grieving brides…threw that one in there, didn’t ya? Lol I love it when you go full silly.
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It’s like it all builds up and then out it comes 🙂
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Hilarious!!!! Having to face each other in a real church service would do ‘a few’ people some good! May I be forgiven for those cruel thoughts! Loved the ‘grieving brides’ reference!
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I like putting completely opposite things together, so “grieving wives” sounded funny 🙂
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I’ll add my accolades to everyone else’s. You do really well when you’re stumped for an idea about a prompt. I’m still chuckling.
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I’m glad you liked it! Sometimes the craziest ideas are the funniest 🙂
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