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The Deathgrip, by Doug Bartlett

26/11/2021

 
Finally, after all this time I had it in my possession. It was priceless. The most precious and valuable object I have ever held was now in my control, resting in my right hand. I would not release it for love or any amount of money. To grasp it in my hand and feel the immeasurable power it gave me was indescribable.

A vase from the Ming Dynasty? a Rembrandt painting? the Holy Grail?

No, this was much more important.

Should I die now it would take a crowbar to pry my television remote control from my cold, dead hand.
Sandra James
26/11/2021 08:01:14 am

Great story, Doug! A wonderful interpretation of the eternal battle of the remote control 🤣

Doug
26/11/2021 08:41:48 am

Thank you so much Sandra for those very nice comments.

Pamela Kennedy
26/11/2021 09:35:40 am

Ha! Ha! Ha! Very Funny!

Doug
26/11/2021 06:25:04 pm

Glad you enjoyed it Pamela and that I could get you to laugh.

Greg Hanger
26/11/2021 01:17:32 pm

The insidious addiction of television is powerful

Doug
26/11/2021 06:26:31 pm

Yes Greg, some would say it is too powerful.

Samantha Lynne
26/11/2021 03:12:20 pm

Love it Doug! I didn't see the TV remote coming so a well told surprise reveal!

Doug
26/11/2021 06:28:13 pm

Glad I could catch you off guard Samantha.

Jim B link
26/11/2021 04:12:55 pm

HA!! Hilarious Doug

Jim

Doug
26/11/2021 06:29:39 pm

Glad you enjoyed it Jim. Thanks.

Candace Arthuria Williams
26/11/2021 04:39:04 pm

I did see it coming, Doug, But I didn't trust my intuition, convinced that it had to be a religious relic. Refreshing to see that you are not.

Doug
26/11/2021 06:32:33 pm

Thank you Candace. I'll take that as a compliment.

Marjan Sierhuis
26/11/2021 06:10:31 pm

I thoroughly enjoyed reading your delightful story, Doug.

Doug
26/11/2021 06:33:54 pm

Thank you Marjan for your kind words.

Peggy Gerber
26/11/2021 07:38:27 pm

The bigger the family, the more precious the remote. Very funny story.

Doug
26/11/2021 08:31:43 pm

Glad you enjoyed it Peggy. Thanks for commenting.

Mike B
26/11/2021 10:44:04 pm

Funny story Doug, I was surprised to find out what possession the death grip was on. I see a warning here; “Be careful not to allow your possessions to possess you!”

Doug
26/11/2021 11:31:32 pm

Thanks for reading and commenting Mike.

Chuck J Anderson
27/11/2021 01:15:57 am

Probably all too true.. Well done.

Doug
27/11/2021 01:20:03 am

Thanks Chuck for reading and taking time to comment.

Mike u
27/11/2021 06:03:12 am

Now if you only had batteries!

Doug
27/11/2021 07:44:57 am

Batteries? What are those?

Sue Clayton
28/11/2021 06:23:07 am

the remote is held in great reverence. Coming in a close second to losing the remote is dropping it on the floor and breaking it. Fun tale Doug.

Doug
28/11/2021 08:57:34 am

Thank you Sue. I'm glad you enjoyed it.


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