Rapunzel, famed for her long, golden locks, was dumped last week by her long-time boyfriend.
“I know, it’s hard to believe anyone would break up with me,” she braided a piece of her hair. “But, no biggie. I mean, I know he’s a prince and all but he’s kind of a jerk.”
Reports from the kingdom paint Prince as a kind and generous member of the royal family, often donating to the local animal shelter and helping out at soup kitchens.
“Everyone loves princey-boy. But he pulled my hair! He climbed it like a stinkin’ ladder! And he likes macaroons. I mean, seriously, who likes macaroons?”
When asked if she had any plans to get a haircut, Rapunzel answered, “I cut my hair one time, you know, to get down from this tower because,” she swung her arm in a circle, “no stairs! Then princey suggested I donate it to Locks of Love. I felt good for, like, five minutes. Then I shut myself up here until it grew back.”
When asked about Helga, the owner of the tower Rapunzel now rents, Rapunzel replied, “She’s a witch, you know, always brewing concoctions in her cauldron.”
“I believe the term is ‘Wiccan’, now.”
“Whatever. Anyway, it’s not ‘real’ magic stuff. She makes awesome hair products and I model them for her through there,” she tilted her head toward the window. “I just smile and,” she laughed, “let down my hair! She’s making boatloads of money.”
“So, just for the record, Helga doesn’t force you to stay here?”
“Ha! No! I’m not going out there.” She examined the ends of her hair through a small telescope. “Do you have any idea what sunlight and humidity can do to your hair?”
~~~
We visited the palace to speak with the prince about the infamous break-up.
He said, “I couldn’t support her shampoo habit any longer. Nearly all the gold from my kingdom is with the barber who closed shop and retired to Hawaii.”
When asked if he regretted his decision, he responded, “Nah. She’s pretty vain. And selfish. I’m happy she’s gone. Macaroon?”
#Blogbattle is a weekly writing prompt for flash/short stories hosted by Rachael Ritchey
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Week 52 Prompt: Hair
Genre: Satire/Humor
Hahaha, that was really funny! Nice one!
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Thanks! 😄
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Another celebrity couple bites the dust. How sad.
I meant, how funny! Well done.
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Thanks, Allie. 😄 These are wicked fun to write.
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Lol!! This was great! What a clever and fun idea, Sarah! Brava!
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It was fun. 😜 Wicked silly fun. Thanks!
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The best kind!!
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LOL…so fun to read!! Once I posted my link to the blogbattle page, I scrolled up to check out the other stories, and saw your title. Great minds think alike 🙂
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Was fun to write, too. Thanks! 💖 Saw your title… Such a fantastic organization. Perfect for ‘hair’ prompt.
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I like this title much better…love word play like that!! 😉
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That was adorable. Lovely twist on the Rapunzel tale. 🙂
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Thanks. 💖 These are always so fun to write.
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I cut my hair once, for a summer job interview (it was oh so much more shorter than it is now) I felt good for all of five minutes too till I got the Dear Sir We regret
sigh
So now I grow it…..
~B
P.S. Shampooing is a very expensive habit
hahahaha ♥the story
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Ugh… That’s a bummer. Cut your hair for nothing… I’m glad you just grow it now. It’s gorgeous. But, yes, shampooing is a very expensive habit. 😀 Thanks!
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🙂
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Love this!
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Thank you! 💖
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Hahahah this is genius! Like proper genius! Loved it. However… I also love a macaroon!
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Thanks! 😄 (I like macaroons, too.)
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Loved this – you write funny stuff well.
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Thank you! These are such silly fun. 😜
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That was so funny! I see Rupunzel in a new light. 😉
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Not a pretty sight, is it? 😉
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Lol, I might not use the word pretty. 😉 But definitely most entertaining!
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I love macaroons! Prince and I would get along famously! That was funny, Sarah! Love your take on ‘hair’ week!
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That would be good for him. He needs a kind, generous woman. 😄 The macaroons would be a bonus. Thanks for setting up ‘hair’ week.
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Haha pleasure!
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Love it, Sarah! A wonderful take on the story. I did think we were going to get a strong independent female lead, but seems she’s still ruled by her appearance. Imagine all that money going on shampoo – that’s money down the drain if you ask me!
Sorry I got here so late. Sorry for me – I was missing a good story. 🙂
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Haha! Money down the drain! Nice one. Yes, these satire pieces are wicked fun. My mermaid story has a strong, independent female MC you might like a bit better: Mermaid Misses Ocean
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You do them so well. I love your wicked sense of humour. Thanks for the link. 🙂
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