Short Story- “Smile and Frown”

“Smile and Frown”

The following is a conversation with Smile and Frown. Here it goes:

FROWN: War is raging in a foreign country.

SMILE: Oh, it’s a beautiful sunny day over there in that region. Ha ha!

FROWN: Why are you laughing? That’s not good for any of us.

SMILE: I know! We don’t need to talk about war anymore.

FROWN: Well, cars are crashing on the freeway in our neighboring city.

SMILE: Why, yes! And, the car wash is always open for happy drivers.

FROWN: Huh? You have evil thoughts.

SMILE: No, of course not, you silly goose. Evil does not exist.

FROWN: Really? Are you making all this up?

SMILE: But it’s true! We believe in peace on Earth.

FROWN: Yeah, really! I’m going to the dentist to get cavities done with.

SMILE: Don’t worry my friend. Our local dentist is incredibly handsome.

FROWN: Well, duh! The dentist does not have any cavities in his mouth.

SMILE: Yes.

FROWN: Visitors to the local park are leaving their garbage by the sidewalk.

SMILE: It’s a beautiful sunny day!

FROWN: Yes, you idiot.

SMILE: At least the visitors can go to McDonald’s and get their Happy Meals.

FROWN: Are they happy?

SMILE: Yes! They are very happy.

FROWN: Some families are struggling to earn a living and run out of food.

SMILE: Maybe! The sky is so beautiful today, isn’t it?

FROWN: What?! This is getting stupid.

SMILE: But it’s true! And, the car wash is always open for happy drivers.

FROWN: Some customers are obese with health problems.

SMILE: Well, they probably have soft, smooth skin.

FROWN: Really?! After all that? That’s what you say?

SMILE: The doctors at our local hospital are very friendly.

FROWN: Yeah, and the doctors probably feel bad sometimes.

SMILE: Oh, don’t say that! That’s not polite.

FROWN: Well, restaurants struggle to make food for their customers.

SMILE: Yes, and..?

FROWN: You know restaurants have issues from the Health Department.

SMILE: Most restaurants have great speed of service.

FROWN: Speed, huh? This is nonsense. Why am I talking to you?

SMILE: Because I’m your boyfriend and give you my heart.

FROWN: Yeah, and I have liver disorder. You’re getting crazy up there.

SMILE: Clowns are friendly at the circus these days.

FROWN: Yeah! And, they scare many children! Do you feel good about that?

SMILE: It’s a beautiful day, honey! Let’s talk about the stars!

FROWN: Oh, and the black holes, too?

SMILE: Of course.

FROWN: Aliens from outer space are going to destroy us.

SMILE: It’s a beautiful sunny day.

FROWN: Yes, I know that, you stupid idiot. What else are you going to say?

SMILE: The aliens from outer space are very cute and adorable!

FROWN: Oh, right! Do you think soldiers in fighting wars are cute, too?

SMILE: Yes! Soldiers are very cute, very handsome, very lovely.

FROWN: Why are you talking like this? You’re scaring me.

SMILE: I have no regrets! I am all smiles! I am always positive no matter what!

FROWN: Yeah. Well, what about the vehicle collisions on the freeway?

SMILE: Denny’s is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Good times!

FROWN: Good times?! Yeah, right. The drivers are probably suffering.

SMILE: Drivers on the freeway can go to a Yoga class.

FROWN: A Yoga class?! During a horrible time like this?

SMILE: McDonald’s has delicious cheeseburgers!

FROWN: Yeah, and drivers are struggling in heavy traffic on the freeway.

SMILE: It’s a beautiful sunny day!

FROWN: Sometimes, you need to shut up. I know we’re friends, but come on!

SMILE: You need to smile, Frown.

FROWN: Why on Earth would you say that? Terrible things are happening!

SMILE: Get a sense of humor, you dope.

FROWN: I worry about people.

SMILE: Yeah! You worry too much!

FROWN: Do you support the war?

SMILE: No, but I just love pretty T-shirts!

FROWN: This is stupid.

SMILE: What? Do you love T-shirts?

FROWN: Yeah! But, people still have vehicle collisions on the freeway.

SMILE: At least they change their underwear.

FROWN: What?! You’re talking stupid again.

SMILE: The car wash is always open.

FROWN: People are leaving their garbage everywhere! Think of the children!

SMILE: I think children are very adorable.

FROWN: Yeah. Bullying is a big problem in our local school district.

SMILE: Now, do not use judgmental language. The bullies are adorable children.

FROWN: Oh, right! You know too much, do you?

SMILE: I have a big heart.

FROWN: Well, I have a big brain.

SMILE: Do you love our soldiers?

FROWN: The soldiers are fighting a war, Smile! Do you even care?

SMILE: I love a man in uniform! They are proud Americans!

FROWN: Oh, yeah. Arrogant soldiers are cute. Do you really think that stuff?

SMILE: Come on, Frown! They are proud Americans!

FROWN: Yeah, and some Americans in the war will die.

SMILE: At least they have wonderful dogs.

FROWN: I’m out of here.

SMILE: Have a nice day!

FROWN: Oh, yeah? Every day is nice for you. Be gone.

SMILE: I love you any way you are!

FROWN: Well, my name is Frown.

SMILE: You need to smile.

FROWN: No, I don’t. Do you know what you are saying?

SMILE: The vehicles on the freeway look brand new.

FROWN: Oh, yeah. And, the drivers are crashing! Seriously?

SMILE: At least it’s for the holidays.

FROWN: Yeah, you don’t know anything…

SMILE: “Ignorance is bliss.”

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