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Holy Land

October 14, 2020 5 Comments

By Phil Temples

Bubba and his wife clear customs then they depart Tel Aviv’s international airport with their heavy suitcases in tow. It’s been the couple’s dream to visit the Holy Land ever since they were married. Before catching a tour bus to Jerusalem, Bubba decides they will hail a taxi and head to a nearby shopping district for lunch. The Holy Land can wait just a little while longer. It ain’t goin’ nowhere, and Bubba’s famished! Doreen will no doubt order some hummus or tabouli crap but Bubba will have none of that. He has a hankerin’ for a nice, juicy, pulled-pork sandwich.

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  1. Cathleen O'Connor says

    October 14, 2020 at 7:30 am

    Great surprise ending – had me laughing!

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  2. Constanée Malik Hemedi says

    October 14, 2020 at 8:00 am

    I laughed out loud!

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  3. Bheemaray says

    October 14, 2020 at 8:49 am

    The ending is both surprising and meaningful.

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  4. Lissa W Perrin says

    October 14, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    Very funny turn at the end!

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  5. Liz Falkner says

    October 15, 2020 at 2:11 am

    Typical for a Bubba… well done!

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