September 24, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about snacking. It can feature crunchy snacks or creamy one. Who is snacking on what and why? How can you make this a story? Go where the prompt leads!
Consumer Testing – by Hugh W. Roberts
“So which one do you think tasted best? Snack 8816CAO or snack 10345HBX?”
“The second one.”
“Snack 10345HBX?”
“Yes.”
“Fantastic. That’s our own brand. It’s thirty-five percent cheaper than the market leader, which you also tried. Can I tempt you to a few packets?”
“Yes, but what’s the flavour?”
“Homolastic. It’s a new flavour we found on a planet called Earth. They know it as plastic. When mixed with Homo sapiens, which are full of plastics, you get the perfect combination of flavours. There are just under 8 billion of them, so we’ll never run out during our lifetime.”
Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch. Click here to join in.
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I don’t know whether to laugh or cry, Hugh. It’s a clever story, funny and gruesome at the same time.
Thank you, Norah. Same here. Some have called it a dark comedy.
That’s apt.
I do hope we find a better way to eat plastic in the future! I mean, margarine wasn’t so bad, was it? You are bold with your twists, Hugh!
No, it wasn’t, Charli. I use to use margarine all the time – until we were told that ‘actually, butter is better for you.’ I’m glad you like the twists. They won’t come up in all the 99-word flash fiction entries, but I always include one if I think of the twist before the actual story.
Sounds tasty! 😀
That’s what Hannibal Lecter said. 😳
And of course you find the twisted, faintly nauseous response… well done!!
Of course. I never allow these types of twists to escape.
Wait, I have to say it…”soylent green is people!” Did you ever see that movie, Hugh? That’s what your story reminds me of. Fantastic! 👏
I’ve certainly heard of the movie, Terri. But I can’t remember if I ever saw it. If I did, it must have been some time ago. Glad you enjoyed my latest piece of flash fiction. Now it’s time for a snack.
The movie was popular in the 70s with Charlton Heston? as the main character. Great sci-fi! Enjoy your snack 😋
OMG 🤢But compliment: very good twist, Hugh!
Thanks, Erika. I hope we never become the snacks for some other planet.
Defintely, Hugh! Fingers strongly crossed!!!!
LOL. When I finished reading your story, Hugh, a tag line popped into mind, but it involves condoms and it’s kind of tasteless, so I think I’ll just not.
I don’t think I know that tagline, Robert. So I’m gonna have to make one up of my own.
Thanks for reading this latest piece of flash from me.
Ew! Never thought I’d become an alien snack, lol. This is good, Hugh.
Thanks, Jacquie. Glad you enjoyed it.
Oooh, this is really dark, Hugh. Well done.
Thank you, Robbie.
This is great. An ending twist, commentary, and funny all in one.
Thank you. Your comment made me smile.
I hope it doesn’t come to this, Hugh 😉
Hopefully not in our lifetime, Cathy. 😀