Friday, August 30, 2013

Robe - Cotton/Polyester Blend, Actually


“What is that bolt made out of?”

“Fiberglass.”

“Fiberglass! Are you kidding? Look at this - plywood. Solid, simple. That's all you need. Don't have to fancy it up. I'm just kidding, use whatever you want. Plastic, metal. Doesn't matter, who cares. So, what's your cloud made of?”

“Memory foam.”

“Memory foam! What in the world is that? Look - wool. Fluff it up, looks just like a cloud. I don't even know what yours looks like. An expensive blob. I'm kidding, it looks fine. Looks great. Very cloud-like.”

“Can I throw now?”

“Yeah, go ahead. I was just having fun. Go for it. Let it rip. Whenever you're ready. There are no gods.”

Sunday, August 25, 2013

There Are Leash Laws For A Reason


“Not at all – we get many first-timers here and I'm happy to explain. This instrument has been designed to emit subsonic frequencies that stimulate parts of the brain and evoke certain moods and images. For example, if I may, this is a simple melody called 'Sunset at Beach'.”


“Oh!”

“Oh, that is lovely.”

“Thank you. Here is a list of songs I can perform, if you so wish. Note that these are full songs, carefully crafted for a rich and vivid experience.”

“Hmm. 'Road Trip Through Mountains in Autumn'. 'Surfing, Party, Bonfire'. 'Chateau After Skiing'.”

“Wait, wait. Dear - 'Picnic in Park, Interrupted by Thunderstorm'.”

“What? Are you kidding?”

“It's like when he proposed. We'll hear that one.”

“Excellent.”

“Can I ask you though, will there be a lake?”

“Ah, I believe you will perceive just a small pond.”

“Could you add a lake?”

“Unfortunately I cannot take requests. The complexity of these songs make improvisations nearly impossible.”

“Really? You seem quite competent, and I'm betting you have aspirations of being a songwriter. Couldn't you at least give it a try? I can make it worth your while.”

“I really shouldn't, but it's such a slight change... Yes, I believe I can do it. If you insist.”

Proceed, then, Maestro.”

♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫

“Astounding.”

“Wonderful.”

“Truly amazing. The lake and everything. Genius.”

“You are too kind.”

“I have to ask though, why the dog?

“Dog?”

“There was a dog in your song. A stray dog.”

“It was running around like crazy.”

“Yes, ran by, snatched some fried chicken right out of my hand!”

“I am so sorry. Obviously I made an error.”

“Well, no matter. It was a beautiful song.”

“It was. I loved it.”

“Thank you. And sorry for the mistake.”

“Think nothing of it.”

“Please enjoy the rest of your evening.”

“Thank you.”

“Goodbye.”

“Goodbye.”

“Did you see anything?”

“Not really.”

“Me neither. Sometimes I wonder about this place.”

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Nobody Likes Gary


“Tulpa.”

“What?”

“What? Nothing. I just... I thought I saw something by Gary. Don't look. But do you see it? Don't look!”

“Are you okay?”

“I don't know. No, I'm okay. That was weird. I must have nodded off for a second.”

“Shh.”

“Yeah, Gary, all right. We'll keep it down.”

“Hey, what were you mumbling about? Pulp? Bulk?”

“Have you seen Fight Club?”

“Do you want to talk about it?”

“What does a mental breakdown look like? How do you draw the line between reality and... not? You think you're making progress, making a new discovery, but what if it's all delusion. There's nothing to discover. A trip to nowhere. Or did you catch a glimpse of something? Something bleeding through the world. Even if it looks ridiculous.”

“Shh.”

“Shh yourself, Gary. Jesus.”

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Tomatoes, Not So Great


“You look disappointed.”

“I didn't make it. Everything is slightly off tonight. The wind isn't right, the moon is too low. Got lost, ended up in Mrs. Denison's garden. You should see the size of her zucchinis.”

“I bet. Can I get you something? Tea? Socks?”

“I know you think it's a joke, but if this meeting is going to take place it must be on their terms.”

“Yes, but what if they're pulling your leg?”

“But doesn't it makes sense? Everything old stripped away, approaching the world unencumbered. A new beginning, simple and natural.”

“How about Mrs. Denison's cucumbers?”

“Huge.”