“So, Mr. Holton, what would you say is the reason your party won all the votes in the last election?”
“Good, old-fashioned , on-the-ground campaign work, young man. Blood, sweat and toil is what did it. You youngsters can learn from that.”
“Yes, Mr. Holton, but there was an allegation that some votes were bought in some constituencies.”
“Well, let’s just say some corners were cut. No such thing as a clean election, eh?”
Holton leaned forward, ‘Actually, cut that last bit out in the final airing, would you?’
“Er. . . Mr. Holton, this is being recorded live. You’re on the air.”
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An Oxymoron rendered in micro-fiction.
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Ha! He got what he deserved. I am picturing the reaction with mouth hanging open and then rushing to make corrections 😀
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I enjoyed this one. Serves you right Mr Holton.
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Haha!! Very well played!!! And that’s how it should be done!
Cheers
Serves him right!
This made me want to do my evil laugh, Buhahaha! 😀
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Some advantages of LIVE TV or disadvantages.
I so wish this were to happen in real life in an Indian election. Scarily, I also know people will jump to defend it.
Oh dear oh dear… That’s one foolish Mr Holten. What an ending 😀😀😀
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Hahaha these Mr. Holtons never know when these things bite them. Buahaha, he deserved it!
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I’m just stoked I picked that oxymoron. As for Mr Holton, karma is a bitch!
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That’ll teach him a much needed lesson!
Ha! Straight from the horse’s mouth.
Always watch what you say, should be the moral here 🙂
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Ha ha. Mr Hilton didn’t realize the live recording. Truth went on air.
Ouch for Mr Holton. He’s going to be in a spot :-).
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