It’s been quite a grueling competition! Sebastian is determined to win the championship even if is by the skin of his teeth!
He has come far and this is it! The moment of his life and his dreams!
He could almost taste the victory and the fame at the end of it all.
His face would be splashed all over the papers and television. Instant celebrity status stamped on him as he turns into the toast of the town.
Endorsements would fly in from here and there. He could imagine his preening and the ladies cooing after him; his companionship sought by all. He could see it all! The pause to pose for silent brooding pictures for the paparazzi. The constant request for interviews. The frenetic social calendar. What a success it would be!
For just a split second, his wandering mind drifts off from the game at hand. In that split second, the ball comes sailing through the air and his delayed reaction causes him to over-reach. His legs fly out under him! He sails into the air, landing with such a heavy thud at an odd angle.
Pain pierces and radiates through his entire body. He struggles to rise but this legs crumble under him as the excruciating pain keeps him down.
The medics rush to attend to him and a quick examination is carried out.
Through the haze of the pain, a sober voice filters through;
“Well my young man, it appears you have popped a rib or two!” Said the Voice.
”You will be needing a FLANGIPROP for support for several months or more.” ”Unfortunately you cannot continue with the game.” The droning voice continued as he administers on-site first aid.
He is quickly holstered on a stretcher whilst he writhes in pain and anger. This is not the way it is meant to end he argues in his mind.
The flashes of the camera keeps popping in his face as the paparazzi catch every wince of pain and misery that is etched on it.
Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha.
In response to The Daily Post – Invent a definition for the word “Flangiprop,” then use the word in a post.
The actual definition of Flange: An external or internal rib or rim which is used to add strength or to hold something in place.
The actual definition of Prop: An object placed against or under another to support it: anything that supports.
a cooking pot and twisted tales 
What a great story to illustrate the ‘flangipop.’
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Edwina, thank you for taking the time to be flangipropped. I honestly wonder where on Earth they found that word! Well, I had to make something out of it 🙂
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You did a fine job indeed, I was very impressed. Great word though! 🙂
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Thank you my lady 🙂
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That was a great use of the word.Who would have thought?
But I do wish there was more.Your stories seem to peek my curiosity levels 😛
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Thank you Sabah 🙂 Had to make good use of a curious word from WordPress. Who knows, maybe he will get an opportunity to win next time.
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Yes,hopefully 🙂
Unless the injury was severe than thought,stopping him from playing again!!! But that turns out to be the best thing that could have happened to him.
Really into the story 😛
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A lot of twists. Hmm! You give me some ideas 🙂
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I am glad I did:)
Your short stories inspired me to write one myself.If you have the time,do check it out! 🙂
https://sabahbatul786.wordpress.com/2015/10/01/a-years-wait-a-short-story/
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I would love to 🙂
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🙂
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Hmmm…I could use the support of a flangipop or two…can’t wait to use that word on my grandsons.:0)
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I am sure they would wonder where grandma dug that one out 🙂
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I can see them cocking their heads sideways and wondering if it’s a real word or something silly that Grammy made up…;0)
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I bet you. I am sure they cherish your time with them and store up these moments like grandma’s odd words 🙂
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We’re pretty close…and they love my silly songs and rhymes…
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That’s lovely. Every opportunity to impart some wisdom nuggets on these young ones is a fruitful one.
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Oh, what a magnificent use of the word, Flangepropped. I would say in this busy time I’m in, that your story flangepropped me. I’m going to get up and get at some other stuff I need to do rather than sit here in neutral.. Thanks for the flangeprop. (I’m just playing around with the word. I’m not really going to get to work on my stuff!) I think I’ll try a story. I’ll link to you if I get it done. If I don’t do it, flangeprop me again!
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:):):) Oneta you are priceless. Thank you for reading and I am happy you liked it. Please do link me when you are done. I wouldn’t want to have to flangeprop you 😉
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And I guess a brace for a broken finger would be a phalangiprop! http://judydykstrabrown.com/2015/10/03/flangiprop-flangiprop-oh-flangi-flangi-flangi/
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That should really work ;);)
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I love love Maya Angelou! R.I. P. Didn’t Rachel say something about the ‘flanges’ not working on a plane – in FRIENDS? Your flanges works equally well!! Totally believable. Thank you.😊
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I adored Maya and her wise words. Thank you too Sir Reuben for cheering me on 🙂
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I love your clever definition!
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Thanks Kat 🙂 WordPress wanted to try us out with a highfalutin’ word and we showed them that we can handle such stuff 🙂
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Indeed you did! Bravo! 😊
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🙂
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You did it Grammy 😉
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Love your creative take! This prompt had me stomped 😊
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Your words does make me glad. For several moments I wondered who exactly came up with that word and what to tell them. It set the gears in my brain working hard 😉
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