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Friday Flash – Situation Vacant

November 18, 2011 by Icy Sedgwick 22 Comments

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Filed Under: Creative Writing, Flash Fiction Tagged With: graphic design

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  1. Sulci Collective says

    November 18, 2011 at 10:24 am

    this is really nicely done. An idle part of my brain wonders whether the red circling is in fact a lipstick ring?

    marc nash

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  2. LynnCee Faulk says

    November 18, 2011 at 11:26 am

    I love how the visual aspect makes a great idea even better. I might polish up my resume and see what happens.

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  3. afullnessinbrevity says

    November 18, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I love it. Perfect.
    Adam B @revhappiness

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  4. FARfetched says

    November 18, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Clever! The format really makes it work!

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  5. Tony Noland says

    November 18, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    I love this! Not just the text, with all that’s left unsaid, but the graphic format is expertly done and ties it all into a work of art.

    Reply
  6. Lacy says

    November 18, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I agree with all the posts above. Very nicely done.

    Reply
  7. John Wiswell says

    November 18, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    I smiled at the “dastardly plans” bit. That’s when it all came together for me. And look, they circled your ad! So applicants should be on the way.

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  8. ganymeder says

    November 18, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Perfect!

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  9. Craig Smith says

    November 18, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    The life of a henchman. I think I could do it, and then work my way up.

    Very clever and nicely done!

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  10. flyingscribbler says

    November 18, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    Genius Icy. This would fit perfectly into any number of journals and literary/art periodicals. You are always innovative with your ideas. Not for the first time, I predict great things for you.

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  11. flyingscribbler says

    November 18, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    ps. I used your ‘robin’ photo prompt for my flash this week.

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  12. Tim VanSant Writes says

    November 18, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    Absolutely brilliant. The format really takes it to another level.

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  13. Steve Green says

    November 18, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    WOW, sounds like my kinda job (in my dreams)

    What-the-hell, I’ll send a C.V. off anyway, ya never know, do ya? ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. storytreasury says

    November 18, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    whoa. I am applying! Sounds fun. ๐Ÿ˜€

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  15. Raven Corinn Carluk says

    November 19, 2011 at 12:01 am

    But what supervillain would actually make up their resume? Only henchmen obey orders.

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  16. Michael A Tate says

    November 19, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Name: Michael A Tate
    Phone number: 1-888-Hnchman

    Recent Experience: Jan 2006 to October 2011. ‘Sidekick’ at Evil Temp Jobs are Us.
    – Cleaned up after capers
    – Maintained shark pits
    – Extensive experience with death rays and lasers
    – Plus skills in physics
    – Great evil sidekick laugh

    Apr 2005 to Jan 2006 Minion for Dr. Doomschminks Inc.
    – Served as a meatshield
    – Tested shark pits
    – Donated lots and lots and lots of blood

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  17. Icy Sedgwick says

    November 19, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Marc – No, just red marker.

    LynnCee – You never know!

    Adam – Thanks.

    FAR – Just fancied trying something different.

    Tony – One of the benefits of teaching graphics.

    Lacy – Thanks!

    John – I hope so!!

    Cathy – Thanks!

    Craig – That’s always a good career plan.

    Justin – There are plenty more coming with this theme.

    Tim – Always good to experiment.

    Steve – What’s the worst that could happen?

    Sonia – Great!

    Raven – The supervillain is advertising for henchmen, and it’s the henchmen who need to make up a resume. That’s why they’re supposed to send their emails to an @supervillain.com address.

    Michael – Ah, experience with death rays is a definite plus.

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  18. Gemz Cooke says

    November 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I love the concept and it made me giggle (in a good way) when I read it. Of course, you know this because you were there when I read it. Great work, as always! ๐Ÿ˜€

    As for being suitable for the role, aren’t I already in your employ as a henchman? You’re not firing me, are you? *sadface* Or am I getting a promotion? ๐Ÿ˜›

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  19. Helen says

    November 20, 2011 at 1:28 am

    Ha haa this was great I’m feeling a bit dastardly today may knock off a resume myself ^__^

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  20. daniellelapaglia says

    November 20, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Pure awesome, Icy. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  21. laradunning says

    November 21, 2011 at 6:55 am

    Very clever. Love the use of “dastardly plans” – what fun!

    Reply
  22. Maria A. Kelly says

    November 28, 2011 at 12:38 am

    Oh, the ad itself is the beginning! How cool and clever! I still want to join!

    Reply

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Icy is a folklore blogger and host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast. She is based in the north east of England, where she was born and raised amid the folk tales and legends of Tyneside and Northumberland. Icy is fascinated by history, cinema, art, and the occult, and griffins will always be her favourite mythical beast. She also writes dark fantasy novellas, Gothic short stories and the occasional weird Western, and she holds a PhD in Film Studies!

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