Candid Camera

A funny thing happened on my way to work Was stopped by a down and out man Asked if I could spare a ten bucks for a coffee Ten bucks could buy a whole damn can! Said he didn't want to keep on bugging me Every day when we met on the street Thought ten bucks would keep him in coffee For two or possibly three weeks! Suspected this coffee he was talking about Wasn't your average brew His breath was enough to knock down a rhino It was extraordinarily potent, p-eew! Well lo and behold saw a dude with a camera Filming the whole damn scene Turned out this down and out beggar guy Was a plant from Candid Camera it seems! Was just about to give him the finger Good thing they told me in time Would have seen my mug on national TV Giving him that very rude sign!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Blown Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 3:09 PM
...there came 'era' toys and then...canned dead-film pictures....which reminds me of todays tv.....no intelligence, all violence, anger and death......give me the classic radio stations man.......ummm....off topic again......ah well........stan
Ellison Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 3:32 AM
Off topic but anger violence and death is the norm! Fun world we live in eh!!! Classic radio stations oh yeah! Have a good one Stan in spite!
Hankins Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 8:38 AM
You just never know, Jack! I assume that your deportment was camera-acceptable! I think there was a time when they asked for a dime for a cup of coffee. No more.
Ellison Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 9:12 AM
Wasn't far off with the price off of coffee and everything else... insane!
Jendayi Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 5:09 AM
Lol! This was adorable, this was good, made me smile. Awesome piece. Keep sharing. XO Gu
Ellison Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 5:11 AM
A great big thank you my friend! XOX
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