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Star Power, by Don Tassone

17/6/2022

 
“I’m sorry,” said the interviewer, closing the empty manila folder on her desk.  “Apparently, I didn't get your resume.”

“I didn’t send one.”

“You didn’t?”

“No, I just made a call.”

She looked puzzled.  

“Well, let’s go ahead,” she said, picking up her pen.

"Great.  What would you like to know?”

“Why don’t you tell me a little about yourself?”

He chuckled.

“Don’t you know who I am?”

She studied his face.

“I’m Phineas J. Whoopee.”

She blushed.

“Oh, Senator Whoopee!  I’m sorry.  I guess I’ve only ever seen you on TV.”

“No worries.  It happens all the time.”

“Well, your record in the Senate speaks for itself. Why don’t you tell me what you did before you were a Senator?”

“I played golf.”

“Golf?”

“Miniature golf actually.”

“Miniature golf?”

“Yes.  I won the Harris Cup.”

“The Harris Cup?”

“I was the international miniature golf champion.”

“Congratulations.”  

“Thank you.”

“And your experience before that?”

“I was in the restaurant business.”

“Interesting.  Did you own restaurants?”

“No, I was an assistant manager.”

“I see.  And what were your responsibilities?”

“I mainly worked the drive-thru.”

She cleared her throat.

“So you were elected to the Senate based on your fame as a miniature golfer?”

“It certainly helped.”

She put down her pen.

“Senator, I’m sorry to be so direct, but can you tell me why you believe you’re qualified to be the CEO of this company?”

“Star power.”

“Pardon me?”

“People know me.”

“And you think that’s sufficient?”

“Well, it’s worked pretty well for me so far.”

“That it has."

He smiled.

“I think those are all my questions for now, sir.  Do you have any questions for me?”

“Just one.”

“Yes?”

“Is there a corporate jet?”
Gordon Lawrie
17/6/2022 09:44:58 am

"Have you considered applying for the vacancy of 45th President of the USA, sir?"

"I've already accepted that post. But I'm waiting to see if the package you offer me is better."

PEppermint
17/6/2022 01:13:12 pm

Priceless! It's just sad that this story is wrapped up in abundance of truth.

Jim Bartlett link
17/6/2022 04:05:17 pm

Just wonderful, Don. I agree with Peppermint - there is indeed an abundance of truth in this story
Jim

Kathy K
17/6/2022 04:15:05 pm

And who will be the next Phineas J. Whoopie? They are coming out everywhere. Voters, beware.

libby belle link
17/6/2022 05:23:20 pm

Got a chuckle out of this one, then it flew out the window once the truth took hold. Still, it gave me a good laugh, and that is a rare thing these days considering... Love the name! What does J stand for? A fun one, Don!

Paritosh Chandra Dugar
17/6/2022 05:34:51 pm

You have told so much through a short dialogue. Your art of writing flashes is superb, Don.

Dee Lorraine
17/6/2022 07:00:20 pm

Like Libby, I laughed with an awareness of the sad reality this story confronts. I suspect the “J” stands for John, but other words come to mind. Thanks for another well-told tale, Don.

Peggy Gerber
17/6/2022 09:36:07 pm

Very clever. Not only does Phineas have star power but I suspect his children will be treated as if they have it too.

Padmini
18/6/2022 08:32:24 am

Politicians can go to any level. Realistic story. Nicely done.

Pamela Kennedy
18/6/2022 08:46:53 am

👍👍

Don Tassone link
18/6/2022 11:49:29 am

Thank you all. A comment on our celebrity culture.

Candace Arthuria Williams
18/6/2022 01:08:34 pm

I can't stop laughing, Don. Hilariously clever.

Don Tassone link
18/6/2022 02:06:22 pm

I'm glad you liked it, Candace. Thanks.

Sue Clayton
19/6/2022 06:41:22 am

Comical from start to finish, Don. Loved the last line.

Don Tassone link
19/6/2022 12:08:14 pm

Thanks, Sue!

Phyllis Souza
26/6/2022 09:26:30 pm

Dialog carried the story. Loved it. The last line made me laugh! Great twist.

Don Tassone
26/6/2022 10:09:05 pm

Thank you, Phyllis.


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