Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Magpie/ Prompt #4

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BACK IN STOCK!! YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT ANY LONGER... Here he is again..Obmud.... the Indian Elephant God, known and venerated for centuries as the lesser Ganesha, granter of simpler wishes.

When a humble elephant herder at the training center at Pathanamthitta had an early morning vision of Obmud making a phone call, he understood what he
had to do in order to uplift the poor folk of his village.  As is well known to the world by now, he immediately made a replica of the deity who presided at the temple.  He carved and polished some ivory-like plastic till it resembled the revered Obmud, fitted his cell phone to the underside...and so was born....
The Elephone !!

                                             
Before long, everyone was carving and fitting cell phones to the Little Elephant God, who is guaranteed to bring you peace, love and right numbers. And if you order today, you'll also receive the popular Elepages as a special bonus.  Wind the cord around Obmud's neck, it looks just like Allavattam!

Because of popular demand, the Elephone has been outsourced, and will now be shipped to you from China.  Order Today!!


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40 comments:

  1. LoMarch 9, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    Oh, I want one of those....clicking on "order now" got me nowhere.......please let me know when they will be available.
    Love 'ya, Lo

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  2. Blue Sky DreamingMarch 9, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    I'll take two!!!!!

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  3. spacedlawMarch 9, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    Fun tale of success (appropriate seeing who the elephant god is patronizing).

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  4. A Cuban In LondonMarch 9, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    This is a piece of astounding genius. I laughed and cried (from laughter). Many thanks, that was brilliant.

    I'm off to get my elephone. :-)

    Greetings from London.

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  5. Brian MillerMarch 9, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    lol. that was a fun departure from the other magpies i have read...the elephone. ha. smiles.

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  6. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Hi Lo-
    Guess the system is down..will take care of it!! Thank you...

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  7. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Hi Mary Ann-
    Thank you ..I'm shipping as fast as I can!!

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  8. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Hi spacedlaw-
    Thanks..just what we need..lesser gods supporting commerce!

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  9. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Greetings to a Cuban-
    Namaste'...I do feel this is one item we all need!!

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  10. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Hi Brian-
    A departure..yes, you can count on me to take the fork in the road!! Thank you!

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  11. Vicki LaneMarch 9, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Oh, tee hee! Love it. Ordering now...

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  12. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    Hi Vicki Lane-
    This is what happens when I'm off my meds! Thank you...

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  13. Tess KincaidMarch 9, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Thanks for the giggles, Lyn! This was priceless.

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  14. UnknownMarch 9, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Hi Lyn,

    I'll avoid the obvious jokes about making trunk calls! These could catch on. Do they come in a range of colours?

    Such is your genius mind that I had to Google 'Obmud' (no success) and 'allavattam' (a peacock feather fan?) but I did at least see mention of a thick cord or rope round an elephants neck.

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  15. CatalystMarch 9, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Laughter abounds! That was a fun one, Lyn!

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  16. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Hi Willow-
    Please keep the inspiration coming! Thank you

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  17. Pete GouldingMarch 9, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    Will you later progress to ele-vision?
    Groan-inducingly brilliant!

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  18. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Hi Derrick-
    Hint: hold Obmud up to a mirror..
    Allavattam, yes, a necklace..
    TRUNK CALLS??? now you've got it too, there's no cure..thanks for humoring me...

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  19. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Hi Catalyst-
    Thanks so much..trying to get serious..keep failing..

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  20. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Hi Peter Goulding-
    A partner in crime, I see..just what I need!! Thank you...

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  21. UnknownMarch 9, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Well, I guess you could apply that name to me, huh Lyn??!! Obmud did come up in google but not in anything that I felt safe to click on. Now I know why!

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  22. The MuseMarch 9, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Obmud, who was a wee bit jealous of his cousin Dumbo...should now feel vindicated!...ah the elephant lords shall now be at peace :)
    No more tug of trunks... :)

    Totally unexpected twisty tale of invention and commerce! :)

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  23. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Derrick-
    I did try to publish your revelation, but it's gone its own way...it could show up anytime..now what's this about an insavory Obmud?

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  24. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Hi Muse-
    Thank you...twisted, from moi??
    Each symbol gets its due!!

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  25. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Hi Kat-
    Thanks..shopping channel, huh..if you join me in selling them!!

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  26. christineMarch 9, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    A clever twist and something I 'd love... put me on the waiting list for at least two!
    Christine

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  27. JenniferMarch 9, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    haha! That's terrific. True creative thinking - associating with something beyond the obvious. Well Done Lyn.

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  28. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Hi christine-
    Thank you...yes, it would be fun to have! You know, I could make some money on this!!

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  29. steviewrenMarch 9, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Funny take on the Magpie prompt.

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  30. amyMarch 9, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Thank you for the chuckles, Lyn! What a great imagination you have =-)

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  31. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Hi steviewren-
    Thank you..I did have fun!

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  32. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    Hi amy-
    Thank you, and my imagination thanks you!!

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  33. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    Hi Jennnifer-
    Thank you so much..I really like to play with words!

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  34. C.M. JacksonMarch 9, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    didn't see this one coming!! very funny!

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  35. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    Hi C.M.Jackson-
    Thank you..guess I sort of like sneaking up on you!

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  36. LynMarch 9, 2010 at 9:30 PM

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  37. rob kistnerMarch 10, 2010 at 4:56 AM

    Your work is bold your spirit is awesome, and you are courageous and free -- come visit me…

    …rob
    http://image-verse.com

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  38. LynMarch 10, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Hi Rob-
    Thanks so much for visiting, and for your more than kind words!

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  39. SuzMarch 14, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    A bit of humor is good for all
    nice work...had me laughing

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  40. LynMarch 14, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    Hi Suz-
    Thank you..I'm with you..humor is #1 on my list!!

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