LJ Idol Exhibit B, Week 1 (Intersection: "Chillin' Like a Villain")

[copyright1983]

"The Gift of Life"

(Applause and cheers ring out, as a small, bespectacled man steps out to the pulpit.)

Thank you all! You're too kind.I wanted to tell you a story about a young man. His name is Jerome, and he comes from the mean streets of Chicago. We're talking the areas where you don't drive after sunset. Even the cops look at this place and say

Comments

[similiesslip]

I look forward to reading your companion's entry too. I have a feeling there is more to this story? :)

[roina_arwen]

Yes, and mine is posted too! :)

[copyright1983]

Yeah, you could say that. :) Thanks for reading!

[medleymisty]

I was just thinking about society and capitalism and class issues, and then I looked again at the last sentence.

I see what you did there! ;)

[copyright1983]

I definitely have thoughts on that, but that's for another week. :)

Credit my partner for the idea; I just ran with it.

Thanks for reading!

[witches]

Great entry!

[copyright1983]

Thanks!

[kandigurl]

I like how this reads like a legitimate request for donations. It triggered my "I hate these types of commercials" instinct but good. :)

ETA: Just read your partner's piece and I love how well these work together, and the unique take on Robin Hood! Well done!

[copyright1983]

Oh, I'm not a fan of those commercials/people at my door/phone calls either. If I actually have to interact with them, my stock line is "I'm not in a position to help at this time." Which is usually true.

Thanks for reading! :)

[adoptedwriter]

Rob Hoode! Love it! AW

[copyright1983]

:) Thanks for reading!