The Amazing Carnac (Blogophilia 30.15)

This was turning out to be an interesting night. A girl from work asked if he'd like to go to a game night at a friend's house. They needed another couple. Oh, why not?  She was nice enough and it was better than looking at some rerun.

He arrived at her apartment when told. She was nicely dressed and ready to go, which was a nice change from the last date he'd been. In due time they arrived at the host's place. About 10 people he didn't know introduced themselves. He'd never been one for small talk, so outside of a quick handshake he wandered toward where the food was and just watched. 

After a while, the host brought out a copy of "The Amazing Carnac", based on the old Tonight Show gag. He had played it before. A lottery draw was done and he was selected as the first contestant.

The envelope lay on the table in front of him. He was reluctant. Something told him the road of life was about to hit a curve. 

"Do it. Do it." Everyone chanted.

Finally, he placed it on his forehead.

"Mud, Snow, and Sand." The words came out without thinking. 

He pulled the envelope down and looked inside.

"Name three things you could get stuck in." Cheers broke out.

The girl he had come with piped up with a mischievous grin, "I've been stuck in all of them and I want to do it again with you."

He looked at her with a shocked face. They had only gone out a couple of times.

"Really?" 

"Really."

The rest of the evening was just as surprising. 




Comments

  1. BlogophiliaJanuary 28, 2024 at 10:19 AM

    Ha! I remember those Carson skits well, but didn't know there was actually a game. Funny how game nights have a way of breaking the ice and moving things ahead! KUDOS Earthling!

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