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Pussy Unlimited

January 19, 2016 8 Comments

Pussy Unlimited

By John La Briola

“Whaddya need? Megaphones? Fire extinguishers? Chainsaws? More ski masks?”

“Balaclavas.”

“Whatever. It’s a two-minute concert. Tops. You don’t have to sing well. It’s punk. Just scream. Then riot cops clear the stage.”

“Our performances are unauthorized.”

“Right! That cathedral thing! Genius! Putin must’ve pissed himself!”

“Only vivid illegal action brings media attention.”

“So I’ve heard. How many grrrls you got now?”

“Membership varies.”

“So recruit. Think there’s only one Blue Man Group? They’re an army! You’ll be the opener. Worldwide tour. Stretch-limos. Exclusive merch’—maybe a breakfast cereal. Beats turnip soup in the Gulag. Am I right? Or am I right?”

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Comments

  1. john says

    January 19, 2016 at 9:32 am

    Yep I like a lot and am obviously familiar with the story. Think the style of writing captures the event well and relates

    Reply
    • John La Briola says

      January 19, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      Thanks for the kind words, John.

      Reply
  2. Sue says

    January 19, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    I like it, it’s well pulled together. (There’s a name for that, but I’m a bit aphasic right now. Forgive!) Good story!

    Reply
    • John La Briola says

      January 19, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      Awww. Thanks, Sue. I appreciate your kind words.

      Reply
  3. Bobby Warner says

    January 19, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    Good story, John; title might be a mite “course”…

    Reply
    • John La Briola says

      January 19, 2016 at 11:10 pm

      Thanks, Bobby. Debated over the title, decided “Riot Unlimited” didn’t have the same elegance that I was after.

      Reply
  4. FloridaGirl says

    January 22, 2016 at 5:02 am

    This was really inventive. Liked the rhythm. Great dialogue. Clear voices. Good work!

    Reply
    • John La Briola says

      January 22, 2016 at 10:54 am

      Thanks! You made my day, FloridaGrrrl!

      Reply

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