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Commando Marvin Lifelike Magnum Model Commercial

Two men are at a shooting range. The first man, holding a pistol, empties a clip into a target with astounding speed and precision.

Man 2: Wow, Jim, that was pretty good. But it’s my turn now. (He pulls out a huge handgun and points it downrange.)

Man 1 (impressed): Holy smokes, Mike, that’s some serious firepower!

Man 2 pulls the trigger several times, but the gun only makes a tinny “pew pew” sound from a hidden speaker.

Man 2 (disappointed): Aww shucks, my kids swapped their Commando Marvin Lifelike Magnum Model for my real gun! It looks so real, I can’t even tell the difference!

As several giggling children peek from around the corner, an ecstatic voiceover growls…

Announcer: That’s right kids, the new Commando Marvin Lifelike Magnum Model looks SO real, only YOU will know it’s a toy!

Cut to Man 2, laughing at the prank. The children run into view, jumping around him with glee.

Children: We got you, Daddy!

Man 2: You sure did, kids! (Laughs.) Hey, let’s go surprise Mom!

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