WEEK 282 / 337 — The Count
ELECTION NIGHT. THE EARLY LEAD IS ENORMOUS — AND IT IS MADE OF THE VOTES THAT GET COUNTED FIRST.
“WE ARE LOOKING REALLY GOOD ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. THANK YOU!”
I will be making a statement tonight. A big WIN!
“STOP THE COUNT!”
“I WON THIS ELECTION, BY A LOT!”
“STOCK MARKET UP BIG, VACCINE COMING SOON. REPORT 90% EFFECTIVE. SUCH GREAT NEWS!”
THE COUNT IS CALLED AGAINST HIM ON THE SATURDAY. ON THE MONDAY THE VACCINE ARRIVES. HE WILL NOT BE THE ONE TO HAND IT OUT.
TO BE CONTINUED →
This week in the saga
Election night: the early lead is enormous, and he tells the realm it looks very good. At half past two he goes out and calls it a win. As the mailed ballots come in the lead melts, and he demands three words. On the Saturday the count is called against him, and he says the opposite, in capitals. And two days later the vaccine he chased all year is announced — for the next king to give out.
Readers' Corner
Letters from the readership on Week 282. Pick a pen name — no account needed.
Opening the mailbag…