Hi there. It’s time for your new Thursday story challenge.
Can you tell a story in 52 words using the following words in it somewhere:
- SEAL
- GROWL
- ALLERGIC
- HAPHAZARD
- POLKA
Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 38 words using the following four words in it somewhere:
- ALGORITHM
- WAXWORK
- RAZZLE-DAZZLE
- ELICIT
Here are your entertaining stories:
Barnum is Proud
The diabolical social media algorithm activity was designed to elicit angst in nervous Martha’s management style of her waxworks museum. She was convinced she was doomed, but all the razzle-dazzle drew in more curious customers than ever!
Our GPS sent us to the waxworks, about thirty minutes away, where we were razzle-dazzled by the exquisite wax figures. This elicited a bunch of oohs and ahhs from those in attendance. The algorithm then led us home.
Waste of Time
Sharon looked at the still and unspeaking man who resembled a waxwork of a date. Trying to find true love using an algorithm to elicit the razzle-dazzle of those first moments of attraction was not working for her.
Sitting there like a waxwork, Joe was concentrating on the new algorithm the instructor offered. Whatever Joe’s answer was, would not elicit praise from the professor – only the teacher’s pet, a razzle-dazzle freshman dressed in tight jeans.
Gary set up an algorithm on his computer. They were plans for his waxwork show. He made a family out of wax. He involved razzle-dazzle in his waxwork show. His show elicited questions, answers, magic, also raucous comedy.
Pete:
Once I learned to be the algorithm, I saw the whole waxwork facade melt away. No amount of razzle-dazzle frazzle trying to elicit delicious delights to spoon feed down my gob saved the shabby thin A.I. veneer.
Squirreljan:
To elicit the correct response from the waxwork dancer, the following RAZZLE-DAZZLE algorithm must be followed. Right Arm Zing Zang, Left Elbow Down And Zing Zang, Legs Easy.
And you will be a star, however old you are.
Having escaped a razzle-dazzle but elicit love affair, the Madam Tussaud’s artist enshrined his conquest in an exquisite waxwork using an AI algorithm.
All I wanted to do was elicit comments on my waxwork candle of a cat, but the newfangled razzle dazzle new algorithm on the website messed it all up and banned me for being illicit! It’s not fair.
Tweak the algorithm, and any musical can be improved: Razzle-Dazzle Chicago becomes quite Chekovian; Jesus Christ Superstar, a Tussaudian Waxwork, shines when set to grandiose pomp; even Beckett’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ can elicit emotion when performed upon ice.
Nicola Daly:
Can’t you elicit a better suggestion from that damn machine? I know it follows an algorithm but frolicking in the waxworks is hardly the razzle-dazzle setting I had in mind. Wax is worse than sand for getting everywhere.
The algorithm was cunningly hidden in the razzle dazzle suit worn by the waxwork statue of a celebrity.
The elicit undertones of the false smile and cold calculating eyes added to the secret message that many never noticed.
Rall:
Algorithm? What sort of response am I expected to elicit. I am no razzle dazzle genius who understands these technical terms. Probably some dance competition they are having at the Waxworks Museum…Dancing with the Dreaded Dingbat Doobie Dolls
Murray Clarke:
In a vain attempt to elicit the truth about the true identity of the waxwork dummy, Esther ignored all the razzle-dazzle surrounding it, and tentatively applied an algorithm to come up with a satisfactory solution. She failed, miserably!
Failure
As a magician Ronnie thought he had the right algorithm to perfect his trick and with a bit of the razzle-dazzle he hoped to elicit a grand response from his audience, instead it was waxworks like dead silent.
Since his death, I stare at the computer checking my email for someone to razzle-dazzle me out of my algorithm of grief. Opening my email: Grand Opening of Elicit Waxwork Museum. Meet me. My boyfriend from high school!
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Since his death, I stare at the computer checking my email for someone to razzle-dazzle me out of my algorithm of grief. Opening my email: Grand Opening of Illicit Waxwork Museum. Meet me. Eliciting my response, “What time?”
No eliciting any reactions from his audience. Time for his razzle-dazzle plan to gain fame: Overnight he put up a waxwork of himself and tampered with the collective memory regarding his heroism via an algorithm.
Success until sunrise!
The algorithm was trying to elicit a razzle-dazzle reaction!! In 38 words.? Right now that was done let’s go see the waxwork of Sir Tim Burners – Lee., but that is 10 words short she said very annoyed.
Speak Plainly, Please!
I’m convinced the government is hiring waxwork employees to elicit & receive info I give them…the next ‘wax-figure’ who tries to razzle-dazzle me by saying their algorithm tells them whatever pertinent answer I require, will be a melted-puddle!
Insurgent
The building, the waxworks, the sickening razzle-dazzle — it was meant to elicit awe, wonder… jealousy. Hah. I was brought here by the algorithm — a circus filled with cruelty and facade. Upon connecting the wires, a bleeping begins. Run.
Black to the Future
Under a curse, Black Bart followed a glowing algorithm, sailing centuries ahead. He mistakes a waxwork exhibit for his crew, with razzle-dazzle, he swings is cutlass. To elicit clam, staff offer him tea. Bart sighs, ‘Where’s me rum?’
Sweat poured from his face as he tried to pin-point the algorithm to create the detailed waxwork that would elicit his client’s profile. ‘Almost done and I think I got it,’ he thought, ‘it mustn’t be too razzle-dazzle.’
“Our online Razzle-Dazzle Waxwork Museum needs help climbing the social media algorithm ladder.” Said the CEO. “Ragtime music, flapper dresses and prohibition isn’t enough to elicit engagement. It’s brainstorm idea time!” Boisterous voices erupted from around the room.
The dance instructor used an algorithm to teach the group. Soon they were perfect .Wearing their razzle-dazzle suit, they entertained in the local theatre. This elicit group became famous. They were inducted into the Waxworks Museum in Blackpool.
In the waxwork museum, an algorithm secretly animated figures, their razzle-dazzle performances designed to elicit wonder. Visitors applauded, unaware the code whispered deeper truths, blurring spectacle and reality until wax seemed warmer than flesh.
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Esther Chilton 
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