Are You Gonna Go My Way?

Posted on May 23, 2013 by troy P.

I liked this one.

I can’t be too sure that many more will. I hope you do, but you know, they can’t all be zingers.

Friday Fictioneers, HO!!!

Jesus???

Ain’t no flippin’ way you’re Jesus. That’s bullcrap!

Then why’d you answer? Weren’t you just now asking for some sort of sign; that I’d “call you?”

Well, yeah… but a phone?

Look, the device is obviously defunct. Inoperable. You’re pretty dense Dave, and I had to get through. Plus, I thought you might also enjoy the spectacle of it all.

I suppose…

I have been talking to you your whole life. You get that, right? You just never listened.

Yeah?

Yeah.

…Yeah.

So, do I need to perform these asinine tricks anymore?

No, we’re good.

Good. Now hang up and go your wash your hands. That thing is filthy.

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41 thoughts on “Are You Gonna Go My Way?”

lingeringvisions on May 23, 2013 at 9:01 AM said:

Clever :)

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- troy P. on May 24, 2013 at 8:32 AM said:
  
  I have those moments sometimes =)
  
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  - lingeringvisions on May 24, 2013 at 8:45 AM said:
    
    So I’ve noticed.
    
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Helena Hann-Basquiat on May 23, 2013 at 9:05 AM said:

A lovely, absurd, hilarious thought. I’ve often wanted that phone call myself, darling.

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- troy P. on May 24, 2013 at 8:33 AM said:
  
  Careful what yo wish for Helena… =)
  
  Thanks!
  
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  - petrujviljoen on May 25, 2013 at 6:36 AM said:
    
    Yes, Helena, be careful.
    
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Kir Piccini on May 23, 2013 at 9:06 AM said:

oh how I wish it was that easy, that He’d just give me a call, a word of wisdom.
But deep down I know He’s going to say, “I’ll been trying for years lady!”

Like it? Five stars. Creative, funny, thought provoking, honest.

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- troy P. on May 24, 2013 at 8:33 AM said:
  
  Right?
  
  And thank you for the stars, I’m glad to take all 5!
  
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k~ on May 23, 2013 at 9:18 AM said:

A fun venture through some antiquated means. I enjoyed it.

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- troy P. on May 24, 2013 at 8:34 AM said:
  
  Thank you k~, thank you!
  
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rheath40 on May 23, 2013 at 9:53 AM said:

It’s perfect my brother. Perfect. Loved it!

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- troy P. on May 24, 2013 at 8:34 AM said:
  
  “Perfect” might be a tad strong, Renee, but thank you regardless =)
  
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sustainabilitea on May 23, 2013 at 3:41 PM said:

I liked it, too. :-) I’ve always thought a phone call or fax or email would be really nice.

janet

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- troy P. on May 24, 2013 at 8:35 AM said:
  
  hahaha! Jesus through fax? That’s even better!! Thanks Janet =)
  
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Jan Brown on May 24, 2013 at 10:08 AM said:

Excellent! Something to hope for….

And I loved the last line!!!

Here’s my little story for the week: http://mezzojan.wordpress.com/2013/05/24/kip-and-dredge-in-the-22nd-century/

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- troy P. on May 24, 2013 at 4:41 PM said:
  
  Thank you Jan, and yes, something =)
  
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DesiValentine on May 24, 2013 at 1:23 PM said:

God bless Lenny Kravitz. I liked the story, too. From personal experience, I’ve found that if I’m not paying attention to the things I need to be paying attention to, Life does tend to catch me with a phone upside the head. Or a brick. Metaphorically speaking… mostly. Also, I think it’s kind of ironic that you chose a song by a guy who is half-Jewish (ethnically if not religiously) to contextualize a story about Jesus calling on the telephone. Was that intentional?

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- troy P. on May 24, 2013 at 4:44 PM said:
  
  Indeed, and indeed. As for the choice of Lenny, I had heard awhile back (maybe incorrectly?) that the song itself was built around Jesus asking the question that Lenny sang in the chorus. After I slapped down my 100, it seemed the natural choice based on this. So I guess, yes. Intentional as charged =)
  
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  - DesiValentine on May 24, 2013 at 9:00 PM said:
    
    lol! I have to admit, my interest in Mr. Kravitz is more carnal than biographical, so I am by no means a worthy source. I do recall reading that, when he was married to ethnically/religiously Jewish actress Lisa Bonet, his family practiced Orthodoxy on the high holidays – scandalous among the few Jewish people in my small town who preferred a little less melanin with their matzohs. Either way, great song!
    
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memyselfandela on May 24, 2013 at 3:55 PM said:

I absolutely loved the story… and Lenny’s song… Actually it’s not easy to write something to go with the picture, but your being clever is a permanent gift, not just a moment… Well done! =)

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- troy P. on May 24, 2013 at 4:45 PM said:
  
  Thank you for appreciating my permanent gifts Ela… and I am thrilled that you loved the story! =)
  
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stankmeaner on May 24, 2013 at 4:15 PM said:

ha, what is up with the cuteness I’ve been reading today? it’s like the world is determined not to let me sulk about the weather turning to crap again :) loved it, and the last line was laugh out loud funny

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- troy P. on May 24, 2013 at 4:46 PM said:
  
  Sorry dear, but some days cuteness is called for simply BECAUSE there’s so much that is sulk-worthy =)
  
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  - stankmeaner on May 24, 2013 at 7:42 PM said:
    
    Touché, pussy cat-o ;)
    
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    - troy P. on May 25, 2013 at 10:33 AM said:
      
      ;)
      
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg) on May 24, 2013 at 5:32 PM said:

That was a clever take, and I adore the end.. go wash your hands.

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- troy P. on May 25, 2013 at 10:34 AM said:
  
  Glad you liked it! It was one of those “oh my, I simply HAVE to use THAT bit!” moments =)
  
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petrujviljoen on May 25, 2013 at 6:35 AM said:

I totally loved this! I understand as well. Seems we all do. I think I read somewhere that God (or Jesus if you like) is prepared to meet humankind halfway by magic if He/She must.Well done!

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- troy P. on May 25, 2013 at 10:36 AM said:
  
  Thank you! Sometimes I wish I would get that call, and sometimes I kinda think I already did =)
  
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rochellewisoff on May 25, 2013 at 6:46 AM said:

Dear Troy,
This gives new meaning to heavenly communication. Clever.
shalom,
Rochelle

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- troy P. on May 25, 2013 at 10:36 AM said:
  
  Much thanks Rochelle =)
  
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sandraconner on May 25, 2013 at 3:32 PM said:

Very creative, Troy. And the last line was superb. God really does have a great sense of humor.

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- troy P. on May 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM said:
  
  Thank you Sandra – let’s hope He saw the humor in this!
  
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anelephantcant on May 26, 2013 at 11:01 AM said:

Very amusing and great punch line.

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- troy P. on May 26, 2013 at 1:33 PM said:
  
  ! uoy knahT
  
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rgayer55 on May 27, 2013 at 12:44 PM said:

Loved it, Troy. I bet Jesus got a kick out of it too.

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- troy P. on May 30, 2013 at 8:22 AM said:
  
  Let’s hope so! I’m sure to hear from Him if He didn’t… =)
  
  Thanks!
  
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Joe Owens on May 29, 2013 at 4:34 PM said:

Reminds me of the concept of people begging for a sign, then denying when the sign isn’t what they want to see!

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- troy P. on May 30, 2013 at 8:23 AM said:
  
  A concept I’ve been very well acquainted with Joe!
  
  After you ask for the sign, you actually need to be on the lookout for it, right?
  
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kz on June 2, 2013 at 11:54 AM said:

:) and i loved that ending. funny ^^

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- troy P. on June 2, 2013 at 8:37 PM said:
  
  Thank you KZ =)
  
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