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Nutty As a Fruitcake

When confused or excited, Phil chatters inanely. When he’s irked, he’s not placid; He gestures insanely. When he’s full of strange antics, some folks won’t go near him. He just gets on their last nerve-- no reason to fear him. When he makes wild suggestions, his family get surly, and his friends are disparaging: “Phil, don’t be squirrelly!” They think Phil’s such a fruitcake, a loser, a dummy. He would show them all. He'd make creations so yummy. When this loser got famous, they all were astounded. A great fruit cake company old nutty Phil founded! His old critics are huge fans, rating his cakes "superior.” They recall when they all thought Phil was so inferior. April 15, 2023 Contest Name: They say he's a loser Sponsor: Joe Maverick

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Date: 4/21/2023 3:15:00 PM
I really like this happy ending, Janice. You 'filled' in the blanks. ~ Gershon
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/26/2023 11:57:00 AM
Thanks a million, Gershon. Janice

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