Sunday, December 16, 2012

Writing Prompt #181: Cut Open to Interpretation

Have you ever noticed that a guy can say almost anything and if enough girls hear it someone will be able to translate it into a proclamation of affection?

"Pretty sure he just said I was the devil."
"No, that was TOTALLY his confession of love. Run to him, sister, and confess your undying like."

Riiiiiight.

Sometimes different cultures and experiences and genders really do see completely different subtext and meaning in what they say. Sometimes what one person sees as something kind or innocuous or flattering can mean "I don't like you and need you to understand that I am in love with Sylvia" to someone else. Sometimes we just wish people would not be so confusing.

Your challenge: A character receives multiple interpretations of what someone has said. Bonus points if you involve a metaphor including a piece of sports paraphernalia or a member of the local wildlife.

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