A Mini-Play: Life Stinks

3-Act Play in 12 Lines

Jack: “Why is it, whenever I find something I like, they take it away?”

Jill: “Who are they?”

Jack: “You know, the proverbial they.”

Jill: “Oh, yeah, a pesky bunch. What have they taken away?”

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Jack: “My deodorant brand. It's been discontinued. But it's not that, it's everything. It's like a Cosmic Rule.”

Jill: “So yours is a philosophical question, huh?”

Jack: “Yes, what's the answer?”

Jill: “Because they can.”

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Jack: “D****t, but that’s not fair! It’s so petty.”

Jill: “What can I tell you, pal, life stinks.”

Jack: “Yeah, and so will I when my MitchumTuff runs out.” 

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