LOOK! DOROTHY’S ON TV
100 words for Friday Fictioneers
Photoprompt © Nick Allen
I’m supposed to pick one from three hidden behind a screen. Based entirely on their replies to my questions and whatever crumb of a hint the host drops.
Number 1 stammers that his s-s-s-star sign’s Leo then they say he’s run clean away.
Number 2 has a squeaky voice, like he’s a tin can that needs oiling.
Number 3 says he’s known round here for being a right scruff bag.
“Ah,” says the host. “It’s a no brainer.”
I’d rather stay on the shelf. Honestly, the more men I meet, the more I love my dog.
C’mon Toto! We’re going back to Kansas.
Sugar on the Bee 
The tin man on a dating game show? Lovely, Jilly
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Thank you, Neil.
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I absolutely love the clues, especially “his s-s-s-star sign”. And Dorothy’s reaction gave me the best of giggles. Run, clever girl!
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Thank you so much, Magaly, for your lovely comments. My narrator might have chosen the cowardly lion if he hadn’t run away 😉
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Blind Date! I love it, Queue the tacky music, brilliant stuff
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I loved that show when Cilla did it – a must- watch on Saturday nights back in the day. I can hear the tacky music now – thank you so much.
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I was once cilla at my university blind date, I’m relatively glad there’s little photographs
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Ah, come on, there must be a couple you can post for us 🙂
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No idea where?!! Honestly, I wore some ones skirt and a silky blouse, awfully applied lipstick and dark red dreadlocks (my own!)
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Good time to run for your life. Even the TV programs are having trouble finding manly men 🙂
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They were kind of disappointing, weren’t they. I think she’s better of with Toto! 🙂
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No doubt about it 🙂
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Though if I had to choose, the scarecrow is head and shoulders above the others!
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I actually always rather liked the Tin Man – especially when I saw him without the tinny outfit.
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Lions and tigers and bears…oh my!
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And the scarecrow may have been head and shoulder above the rest partially because he was hung up there to scare off crows.😊
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Yes, or hoisted up on a stick 😉
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this is a story i truly enjoy reading. well done. 🙂
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Thank you very much, so pleased you liked it 🙂
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Ha ha ha, delightfully quirky!
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Thank you so much. I love your comment. (I kind of think quirky should be my middle name) 🙂
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So different, lovely
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Thank you, Michael. So pleased you enjoyed it.
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A modern telling of Wizard of Oz! Great fun 🙂
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Thank you, Ian!
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So sorry, Iain!
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Clever take on the prompt! Well done.
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Thank you so much, Sandra.
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Aw, she mustn’t give up on love! Though her choices seem a little limited at the moment 🙂
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I’ll make sure she doesn’t give up on love – I’m sure it’ll walk in when she least expects it 🙂
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Ha ha – love this take on the Wizard of Oz!
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Oh, thank you, Susan, so pleased you enjoyed it 🙂
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Brillant, Jilly! I love this on so many levels… being single today ain’t all that and a bag of chips… gonna go walk Zeke now… 😉
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Ain’t all that and a bag of chips – you have such a wonderful turn of phrase, Dale – I guarantee that one’s going into the writing soonest 🙂 Absolutely delighted you enjoyed the story and thank you for giving me the best laugh of the day!
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Dale, does say the most wonderful things, doesn’t she?
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Wonderful, yes, Alicia, Dale has a terrific way with a phrase. Always absolutely on point.
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Obviously she did not like any of the men. Why not lower her standard a bit and explore a little with any of the real men. May be she will look what she would find when scratched beneath the surface.
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Thank you, Abhijit. Wise words from you 🙂
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I don’t blame her , I know the feeling. there are somethings more precious than you can explain. Nice take on the Wizard of Oz.
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Thank you, James.
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Oh, I love where you took this prompt. The little clues that let us know exactly who the characters are. Perfect!
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Thank you so much, Alicia, glad you enjoyed it.
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And why I love my cat!
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Oh, absolutely!!!
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Dear Jilly,
Perhaps she’d be better off with lions or tigers or bears. Oh my! What a great little story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle, unfortunately the lion ran away. Maybe she really is better off with Toto until her prince comes along, Jilly 🙂
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And yet if Dorothy met them on the road, she’d pick them all up.
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Now that’s clever! Thank you, Alice, and as I recall, Dorothy DID pick them all up.
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Super fun story and clever take on the photo prompt, Jilly.
I loved Dorothy’s quick exit. No wool being pulled over her eyes. LOL
Have a super weekend …
Isadora 😎
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Thank you, Isadora, and you too, Jilly 🙂
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Excellent idea.. That staying home with Toto.. I’m with you sister…
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I just love your response. Hilarious. Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂
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An entertaining take on the Wizard of Oz with Dorothy and her little dog too! Very clever! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Brenda. I saw the tin cans and instantly thought tin man. And I had to include Toto. He was the real star for me!
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Loved Toto too!
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Toto is definitely the better choice. Nicely told.
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Yes, unconditional love is so comforting! Thank you, Jo.
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What a rich take on the prompt. Not a word wasted–I can hear and see the whole thing. Delightful!
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You have written a really lovely response, thank you so much. It was great fun to write and I saw the Tin Man as soon as I looked at the photograph. Thank you again, Jilly.
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Such a clever, witty story! Dorothy definitely made the best choice.
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Thank you SO much, Magarisa. What a great response. And I totally agree. Toto is fully deserving of Dorothy’s love.
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You’re welcome, Jilly. The bond between a pet and its owner is priceless.
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Awesome that you thought of the Tin Man also! Great minds, great minds…
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Yes, isn’t that great, Russell. At the risk of repeating myself, I do love FF.
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Me too!
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Ha! Ha! That’s a fun take on the prompt. In this age I think she should be happy with someone who just breathes.
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Nothing like a person willing to compromise – you made me laugh out loud. Thank you.
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Funny and clever, Jilly, but there seems to be a developing trend for ladies to prefer their pets to men.
Are we really all so awful?
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NO. I plan to have Dorothy meet somebody sensitive, understanding and very special which will mean she has her own true friend.
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And you can assure me that he will be a man, not a dog, right! 🙂
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Love your version of “the dating game.” I think Dorothy will have better luck in Kansas.
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How far is Kansas? 🙂
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In some games you can only loose.
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You know, I always think it’s a terrible risk to go on television. Not something I’ve ever been asked to do but some people love to do everything in public. Dorothy clearly found it didn’t work for her 🙂
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Definitely made me smile.
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Thank you very much, so pleased you enjoyed it!
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Great use of the prompt, Jilly. I remember watching “The Dating Game” and wondering which loser the contestant was going to pick. Also, Jerry Springer hosted one called “Baggage” that was even worse.
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“Wondering which loser” – brilliant. Ours was called Blind Date but the host, the late Cilla Black, retired from presenting it and though it’s back on it’s not the same without her. Her special talent was her ease with people and I loved that show. So glad you liked my story, Russell!
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Go Dorothy! Back to Kansas.
Fun take. I can relate
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Me too! Thank you, Dawn 🙂
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Bahahaha LOVE it 😊
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Thank you so much, Laurie, so pleased you liked it 🙂 🙂 🙂
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LOL. Fun take. With those three Toto definitely wins hands down but I wouldn’t give up altogether.
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Yes, Toto wins – but I’m certain Dorothy won’t give up – thank you so much for your comments, Irene 🙂
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Oh, Jilly! This is wonderful. All three of Dorothy’s companions are on the dating game. Love the commenter saying “no brainer” after the scarecrow. So witty! And, yes, dogs rule!
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Thank you so much, Sascha, what lovely comments to receive! It was fun to write and revisit those wonderfully inspirational characters, especially the adorable Toto!
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Super! Such a clever comic sketch!
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Thank you, Penny, really good to have your comments, Jilly.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
IF THOSE ARE THE ONLY CHOICES…THEN THE MODERATOR COULD PLEASE EXPLAIN HIS OBTUSE COMMENT, PLEASE?
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