The cry that unites the fans no matter what the code goes out, “Friday night football!”
It meant nothing to me except I would be busy. I knew what everyone would be doing. It didn’t matter. I would wait for no game, especially football. I would stride up to any door and bang on it or press the doorbell.
Shouts would come from inside, “Who’s that? Don’t they know the game is on?”
I would hear angry footsteps approaching but would stand firm. The door would fling open.
Anger would turn to a smile as they would call out, “The pizzas are here.”
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Nonna Beach
October 11, 2011 at 00:27
Good one Ross ! Pizzas and football do go together very well !!!
Ross Mannell
October 11, 2011 at 08:26
Thanks for the comment.
I was wondering how to approach this prompt not being a Friday night football fan. Rather than miss a Centus, I thought I would take the role of a pizza delivery person. 🙂
Judie
October 11, 2011 at 08:31
I bet they make good tips on Friday nights! Great take on the prompt, Ross.
Ross Mannell
October 11, 2011 at 12:13
Thanks for the comment.
I’m sure pizza delivery shops do well when football is on. They probably are looking for reliable staff who don’t mind missing the games. 🙂
Ames
October 16, 2011 at 04:40
Ha didn’t see that coming! That was great!~Ames
Ross Mannell
October 16, 2011 at 13:40
Thanks for the comment.
There is life outside Friday night football. 🙂
Jenny Matlock
October 17, 2011 at 01:10
Ross, love the unusual angle you brought this creative story from.
What a neat way of writing you have.
You really surprised me here.
Ross Mannell
October 17, 2011 at 06:57
Thanks for the comment.
Since being directed to your Saturday Centus and the UK 100 Word Challenge, I’ve had a way to exercise my would-be writing without the time needed for normal short stories and novels I’ve attempted. I love the challenge of writing to the exact word limit for each prompt.