Remote Location

It seemed so perfect...

 

Remote Location

By Jack Ivey

 

This place was perfect and the price extremely reasonable for this neighborhood. It was nicely furnished and the 60" flat panel hung like a trophy on the wall.  

 

Tired from moving, Frank opened a beer and sat back to watch some tube. The problem, he couldn't find the remote. Up and down he moved all night, changing channels, correcting the volume, until he was completely worn out.

 

"This is crazy," he said picking up the phone.

 

His landlord responded, "Remotes are strictly forbidden because of government testing and wave lengths in the area."

 

Frank promptly moved out the next day.  

Author's Note

For the prompt challenge

Reviews

[exotic flotsam]

The 60" flat screen was reason enough to move in. No remote becomes my irrational frenzy. I should have known the government would restrict our remote use. I think your landlord might have shared news of the remote reverse revolution. This reads nicely. Smooth flow and pleasant cruising right up to the revelation. He's going to be beyond completely worn out. I like the title too. Clever. Nice write.
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[Jack...]

Thanks, trying to write this in100 words was difficult. I am happy you enjoyed it and thank you for your kind comments.

[Norma M Sutton]

LOL He'd stepped back into the 60's and a period without TV remotes lol. Too funny!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much

[CS]

Cute and clever, Jack. Great job on the word play.

[Jack...]

Thanks, I am happy you enjoyed it.

[Frieda P]

Ha! Thanks for the giggle this morning....

[Jack...]

Thank you

[Frieda P]

:-D

[Monster ^.^]

I laughed! Seriously! hahaha this is hilarious! Who bans remotes? intelligent.

[Jack...]

Thanks, it was for a contest. I had to write it in 100 words or less.

[Monster ^.^]

Yes, I'm in that contest too :)

[Helen Crutchett]

Thank you Jack for this wonderful write for my contest! Much enjoyed the story which reminded me of my brother, who after moving into a beautiful home in a bit of a valley found that he was the ONLY one in the neighbourhood who could not get reception for T.V.It has now been fixed much to his relief!

Helena

[Jack...]

It was fun, thank you

[Marie]

Very good. I may write one for this challenge, but haven't put my mind to it yet.

[Jack...]

Thanks, it was a challenge for me.

[Marie]

Jack, please give me the site of this prompt challenge; I've lost it.

[Jack...]

Well, since you said please...
http://www.writerscafe.org/contests/Helena%27s-Blue-Rose-Cafe-~-PROMPT-CHALLENGE%21/47513/