Today’s Music: Atlas Genius – Trojans
In yesterday’s post, I made reference to my refusal to do group hugs after The Great Garbanzo Bean Incident, saying I would speak no more of it.
Well, a clamor went up. Ok, it wasn’t a clamor, more like a cry. Ok, it wasn’t a cry either.
But one person did reference it in their comment on that post.
How can I refuse such an overwhelming plea for the story?
And then the admirably bent folk at Trifecta provided the final impetus with this weeks challenge, to provide (in 33 words) the opening sentence of your novel.
So, without further ado, I present the first sentence from my nonthcoming novel “The Great Garbanzo Bean Incident”
Oh the condimentanity!
For what would be the last time ever, we all joined in a group hug, filled with tears and pain, horror and screams, and hummus – and the husks of the beaten garbanzo beans.
Guapola 
You crack me up. I’ll remember to bring the hummus to NY.
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The pita awaits, Mel!
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Your nonthcoming novel, huh? That said, if it is every forthcoming, let me know. I love stories about food! And also food in general, which would explain my jeans keep shrinking… 🙂
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Everyone enjoys eating food, L&L. It’s when the food eats you…
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Group hug! ahhhhhhh – a horror novel!
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A cautionary tale, beautiful. It could happen to anyone!
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That sounds like comedy gold and sheer horror at the same time. Genius!
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Thanks! Horror-comedy. Story of my life, Madadme Weebles.
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So glad there was a word limit.
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I know, right? It would have been all too painful to relive the whole thing, Elyse…
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Or to read it!
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Trust me, it’s bad enough just having it rattling around in my head.
I may have to infli- share more of it at some pont.
hehehe
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We can’t forget the beans! This was brilliant.
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The beans are seared into my brain, Tara!
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I forgot what the question was………………..
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Careful, Jots – those garbanzos are insiduous with their mind control!
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Group hugs are bad enough, throw some garbanzo beans in the mix and a group hug becomes traumatic. : )
I’m just happy this wasn’t a limerick.
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Alas, I couldn’t think of two words to rhyme well with Garbanzo, Lisa.
But I did try! 😉
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You just had to say the L-word didn’t you. Now see what you’ve done…
We never knew of the danger they posed
“Innocent” legumes, their evil intentions exposed
The war was hard-fought
Great damage was wrought
The hummus was as bad as supposed.
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And yet more evidence of why I love you!
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An enjoyable start. Especially with the backdrop
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Thank you Ruby!
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The visual I got from that had me laughing immediately,,,,which I needed to do….seriously considering shutting down my blog.
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I would be very sad to see your blog go, Zannyro. If you’re having issues and there’s anything I can do to help, please let me know!
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Thanks 🙂
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I vote horror story, too. *giggles*
Red.
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Alas, so many people seem to have been victimized by side dishes, Red.
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Hummus would scare me, not to mention the group hug. Great prompt!
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Combine the two and it’s a recipe for nightmares, Tessa!
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I don’t know which is worse: hummus or a group hug 🙂
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I could tell you, but you’d never eat again, Janna! 😉
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Youv’e got me curious, since it’s the last group hug, have they come to their senses and sworn off, or is it something more ominous?
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Can it get more ominous than a group hug (and garbanzos), Lumdog?
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I would definitely read this one. Neat first line.
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Thanks Kelly! (and my therapist says writing about it is the only way to let it go….)
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It is an interesting first line that pulls you in and leaves you wanting more…(I have never tried hummus or garbanzo beans – I take it I’m not missing anything good)
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I actually like hummus, whitelady.
I just need to be hypnotized to block out the trauma before I eat it.
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tease.. ya know writing is what gets stuff out of my headf once I have written it.. I no longer remember it so much.. I mean well I remember it but if it was something that bothered me .. a lot. like um lemme think a group hu\g or something with beans… writing it would help .. ya knw what i mean? WRITE IT! .. ok see I was impatient and now i am fine..
I may have to try this one this week.. and be vague and nonforthcoming… but I wrote dowm all the names to my book ideas and forgot where I put them.,.. HEY you need a ghost writer and you are in luck I happen to provide that service and will give you a super discount – free.. just go ahead ,.,tell me the whole story 😉
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But if I don;t pay you, how will you afford the mental assistance you’ll need after this is stuck in your brain?
The horror, the horror…
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I may just consider it hazards of the job – but then again… I may have to reconsider.. my horror section is a little full ..
sigh
oh well I tried… 😉
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Too funny. Love the title, too!
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Thanks Annabelle. The title is all I had to start with.
Probably would have been better if it stayed that way….
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Perfect combination – group hugs with garlic breath!
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Thanks Marie. Garlic breath too? Cripes, this just gets worse and worse…
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This has all the makings of a killer cult classic, an Attack of the Killer Tomatoes for the new generation. Thanks for the laugh. Be sure to come on back tomorrow for the weekly challenge,
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is actually from the memoirs of a fellow survivor. Some of the details were changed, but still…
Can’t wait to see what you come up with next week!
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Oh, seriously! After it is written, it could be animated, released and become viral both ways! I’m afraid they have yet to find a cure for either of those viruses, so the responsibility for all of that infection would rest squarely upon your shoulders, and upon all of ours who encouraged you. We could start a support group, sell t-shirts. So many possibilies. Just write it!
Want a bite of this apple? It’s so shiny, sweet, and juicy! Hehehe!
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We could make lunchboxes too, Betty! Socks! Condimen- ACK!!!
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I must admit that my favorite part is your picture caption!
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Even worse, I may have to admit that too, wim2s!
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I used to believe
that there was no bad hummus.
Then you proved me wrong.
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Good and bad hummus is in the eye of the beholder, Laura.
Seriously.
AHHH!!! GET IT OUT OF THERE!!!
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Ummm….yeah. I liked TMWGITU’s poem…she should guest post…just a suggestion….okay, I’m off to drink a plethora of wine by a fire with the girlies. AND, no there will be no group hugs nor garbanzo beans. Just in case you were wondering… 🙂
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I like to think that anyone who tries to drag a drunk you into a group hug is getting a kick in the bits, Kayjai.
And enjoy!
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Definitely a fun piece that makes me want to read more.
New to Trifecta, and your site. New follower as well.
Christine
@thatgalkiki
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Thanks Christine, and a pleasure to meet you!
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This is ripe for a Quinton Tarantino movie.
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He would be a perfect director, Frank! Everyone knows how vulgar Garbanzos are…
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You are so freakin’ funny. I don’t even need the garbanzo story, the title of this post is enough. And the opening paragraph. So great to usher in a new week with laughter and visions of slippery bean paste. 🙂
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Thanks Laura!
(But you really shouldn’t be encouraging this kind of behavior from me)
(hehehe)
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I’m pretty sure “nonthcoming novel” is the best thing I’ve read all day.
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Thank you Cameron! Most people are very relieved I won’t be writing this up and publi- Oh, you meant the opening line…
Thanks so much!!! 😉
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LOL!! And I’ve always found Hummus to be the most affectionate of the dips! 😀
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Ha – that’s what they want you to think, Linda!
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I’d meant to ask about the Garbanzo Incident yesterday, but was so flustered by my Hanson gaffe (my Mmm-Flop, if you will) that I just dashed out.
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I never did care much for humus now I will fear it as well. Although the photo you found looks friendly enough.
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Oh, it looks so delicious! I’m starving now.
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