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David Perlmutter's avatar

You might remember when I posted this on Medium last year. It got a good response I wasn't expecting, and it seems like it's getting a similar response now on Substack.

I'm not really sure if there will be a sequel or not. I meant this as a one-off joke thing, but there might be some more in it with some more thought....

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Jack Everly's avatar

Part II: Revenge of the Swamp Robots!!

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Yana Bostongirl's avatar

I wasn't expecting the ending at all - I mean they were all about going to make their demands heard and if not unleash utter destruction - oh well - is there a part 2 to this?

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Colin Sullivan's avatar

Rioting at Walmart is my 3rd favorite form of cardio

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Jacob Calta's avatar

OK, this was too much fun lmao. Nicely done, very nicely done.

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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

Really enjoyed this, David 😁👍🏼

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Jill Ebstein's avatar

This line made me imagine them in funny ways:

the robots found themselves caught by much larger beings, as those beings rushed inside whatever building they were inside and cavorted like ridiculous, crazed fools.

Very creative

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Maurice Clive Bisby's avatar

Huh - very real !!

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Bette Perkins's avatar

Thank you for recommending Actoss the Broken Line by Bette Perkins!!

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Jack Everly's avatar

Delightful!! Ho Hoooooo….

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Writer Pilgrim by So Elite's avatar

I had to re read the ending and discovered on second reading a much darker aspect to your story. Self inflicted destruction or inviting the enemy to your home. Curious as to what your intentions were as it is reflective of our society. Well written piece!

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Wendy Van Camp's avatar

Delightful. :)

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Robert Garron's avatar

I love the twist at the end.

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Maurice Clive Bisby's avatar

Well of course you do , and so will Douglas !!

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Giulietta Passarelli's avatar

Merry Christmas!

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Sandy Shaller's avatar

Tobor, Robbie, the Dalek - all beloved robot names in my life. I love this story; it's perfect. One moment that had me laughing out loud was when the Dalek croaked "Exterminiate" several time and then fired it's 'stupid' gun without reason. The ending was hilarious. Thank you for a delightful reading experience.

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Virginia Neely's avatar

Love the twist ending.

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Maurice Clive Bisby's avatar

Aaaaah Virginia...... It's not an ending, It's an intelligent observation, Ho Ho Ho !!

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Posy Churchgate's avatar

Loved this David- great to have the robot toys’ PoV & not take any suppositions for granted.

Seasonal indeed!

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