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Topic: CHARGE (10/13/22)
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TITLE: The Queen Jezebel Call-in Advice Show | Previous Challenge Entry
By Laurie Kiel
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I had the strangest dream last night. I tossed and I turned as my mind was aswirl with what to do in a situation where I had been put in charge. I fell asleep watching a call-in advice show--and in my dream the usual call-in host morphed into Queen Jezebel.
(PUTS ON CROWN)
Hello caller this is Queen Jezebel, and I am here to help (HOLDS BACK A LAUGH UNTIL SHE CAN’T HOLD IT ANY LONGER AND EXPLODES WITH LAUGHTER) I am so sorry, I cannot say that with a straight face. There I did it again when I said I was sorry. Being Jezebel means never having to say I’m sorry.
Well, I understand you're needing advice about showing who is charge. Well, the answer is simple, I am of course. Though that's a secret between you and me and however many millions of sheep,, I mean viewers we have tonight. Though I suspect Ahab wouldn’t disagree.
Oh! You’re talking about who’s in charge of your neighborhood, that you’re president of some homeowner’s association. Well, it’s simple. First, does your husband know who is in charge of your family? After all, if you’re not queen of your home, how could you possibly be queen of the neighborhood whatever a neighborhood is.
Oh, now you’re asking how to show your children who is in charge? You actually have children (SOFTENS A BIT) Ah, children, I never had any of those (HARDENS AGAIN) Just as well, I don’t need grubby fingers staining my royal robes , giving me greasy hugs and slobbery kisses (SLOWLY, SADLY) just as well rid of them. But in your case since you’re stuck with them, just make sure they know you’re in charge.
The call screener says that there’s a neighbor who is blocking your view of the mountains with some religious display. You’ve offered to buy their house at a generous profit and they’ve turned you down? Well, you could always have a witness tell the authorities of all the illegal activities going on there, no make that two, two witnesses would be better.
What’s that racket in the background, it sounds like... dogs barking. Well, look at the time. To sum up, you’re in charge, unless of course you come and visit me. Can’t you stop those dogs! You’re obviously not in charge of them!
Good night!
(WOMAN REMOVES CROWN) I awaken in a sweat. I definitely won’t be getting relationship advice from Jezebel. After downing a handful of melatonin tablets with a glass of milk, I fall asleep again and I dream that now the call-in host is --- Queen Esther?
(SHE PUTS ON THE CROWN)
Hello caller, you’re very kind to say so but I’m not in charge of anything. I’m just a little Jewish orphan once known as Hadasseh. But the call screener tells me that you need advice, that someone in charge is threatening your livelihood and those around you? I know what’s like to feel powerless. And to live in fear of those in charge.
Where my power came from was when I realized that Xerxes wasn’t in charge. He never was though I never would have told him that. God put me in the position as queen for such as this.
(WOMAN REMOVES CROWN)
Once again I awake but not in a sweat, but bathed in peace. I knew now what to do in my situation.
Lord, show me every time I am being a Jezebel rather than an Esther. For I know that you are always in charge and any opportunity that comes my way is to bring you glory for such a time as this.
This is fiction.
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Quite creative but 'topic' and 'title' are over repeated which is against FW.com guidelines unless they have changed recently. Check it out. I will too.
It was an interesting take on the topic.
However, there is absolutely NO rule against stating the Challenge topic word (or phrase) in the Challenge itself, no limit in how many times the word can be used.
And you also do not have to even mention the Challenge topic word, as long as the idea is very clear for hitting on the topic (This can be tricky, but often ranks fairly well if done well).