Last Laugh (447 hits)
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Submitted by Stogie (View user info) at 2006-08-22 02:42:00 EDT
I just witnessed the strangest thing, it could have been something straight out of any cliche Disney movie. See I was walking down near a riverbed I frequent and noticed a turtle. The poor thing was on his back, and couldn't right himself. Feet wildly swatting the air, it was kind of cute and depressing at the same time. I felt as if I should have done something to get him back on his feet but I hesitated. In retrospect, I'm glad that I hadn't helped.
I sat next to an old oak with my toes in the water and my hat over my eyes. It was relaxing here, it was my own little hideaway. A place where my mind could breathe, take in the experiences throughout my days. Re-energize I guess is the word. Not really sure how long I was there until I heard voices. I looked around, but there wasn't anyone or anything for miles. "How strange", I thought. Passed it off as a trick of the mind and laid my head back down. But before I could get comfortable, the voices conversation struck up again. For some reason I thought of the turtle, I looked down the path and that's when I saw them. There had been a bird perched atop the turtles shell. I thought I was going crazy, I knew animals couldn't speak but I decided I'd try and move closer. Now if video games ever taught me anything, it's how to move in stealth. The pair never even took notice of me sam fishering my way towards them. I rested behind a small bush a few yards behind them and listened in.
"What's the matter?" asked the bird.
"I'm a failure. No one likes me because I'm so slow and dumb," replied the turtle.
"But you're a turtle. Turtles are supposed to be slow and dim witted"
"but I want to be fast, like the hares!" the turtle said with tears in his eyes.
"Now why would you want that?"
"All the hares laugh and make fun of me. They push me around and put me on my back."
Now I was starting to feel bad, the turtle was good hearted, albeit dull. He didn't deserve that. I thought I'd wait for them to finish their conversation and see if I could do anything to help.
"What's your life expectancy?" the bird asked. How weird, what did that have to do with anything?
"150 years, why would you ask that though?" said a very confused turtle.
"And what is a hares life expectancy?"
"Ugh, 5 years"
"Well, think about it. You've got 145 years to look back and have the last laugh"
The bird then flew away without another word. Fitting I guess, did put a smile on my face at least. I looked back at the turtle and what do you know. He was teeter tottering. Every time he swayed he gained a bit more momentum and eventually the little guy was on his feet again, plodding along as he had done before.
User Reviews
Submitted by hot_pocket (user info) at 2006-08-22 20:51:44 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by dr_weazel (user info) at 2006-08-22 17:24:30 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I liked it. The length was good for this particular story.
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2006-08-22 16:26:45 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
well, I love turtles, so here you go.
Submitted by Uberjunkie (user info) at 2006-08-22 12:04:35 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Meh.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2006-08-22 11:18:03 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
cute.
Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2006-08-22 11:10:48 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
The splinter cell comment kind of ruined the mood, and it's short so that can be damaging, but I won't penalize you for it.
Submitted by BobLobla (user info) at 2006-08-22 10:51:16 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I liked it, whould have been alot longer though...
Submitted by extacy_red (user info) at 2006-08-22 10:09:00 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
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Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2006-08-22 09:56:14 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
Ass-op's Fables
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2006-08-22 09:54:26 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Is this a true story? I'd love to have a chat with a turtle.
It'd be a lot more interesting than chatting with you.
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2006-08-22 09:32:14 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
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Submitted by UnderOathMeal (user info) at 2006-08-22 09:15:59 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Stogie, you took my advice. Well done.
More, please.
Submitted by Wrightcopy (user info) at 2006-08-22 08:54:44 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Heh, nice.
Submitted by Beano312003 (user info) at 2006-08-22 05:26:17 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
Good I'd say. Good.
Submitted by rockdocc (user info) at 2006-08-22 02:59:10 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
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