This week’s short story takes a bit of a dive into the ridiculous. It’s what you see that counts when you first view the picture, so as you can guess from the title, I saw a field of chocolate mousse with a stock car topping. Very odd, but as I worked back to how the situation arose, the story just took off from there (No story pun intended).
Anyway, ‘Chocolate Mousse’ is my latest submission for the Friday Fictioneers challenge. Photo prompt this week is courtesy of Jean L Hays.
I will try to read everyone’s submission, unlike last week where I failed miserably in attempting to read other stories. Sorry if you read, liked or/and commented about mine and I did not return the favour.
Finally, a short word on the weekly challenge. The Friday Fictioneers are a friendly group of online writers from all over the globe who endeavour to create short but fantastical tales with which to enthral and inspire both reader and writer alike. The genres and styles of writing are varied, so there’s something for everyone to be found within its midst.
Chocolate Mousse
‘EMALS test fire in ten’
In retrospect, a comically written sign that said ‘Caution, chocolate mousse drowning hazard ahead’ should have been warning enough for Bill. Whoever had thought of using stock cars to shakedown a launch system needed shooting.
‘Five’
Taking a deep breath, Bill cursed the suggestion that shakedowns needed pilots. Live feedback my arse.
‘Four’
Tuning out from the count, Bill focused on the target. Filled with impact foam that resembled chocolate mousse, the car would launch skyward, hopefully to fall bonnet first within the landing zone. As the system engaged, Bill wondered how his career had hit a new low before shouting what had become an informal motto for test pilots around the world.
‘Yippee Ki-yay Mother……’
Notes
EMALS stands for “Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System” and is under development by the US Navy to launch carrier-based aircraft in place of the conventional steam piston drive.
Shakedown in a testing context refers to a period of testing using real or similar to real word conditions prior to being declared operational.
Weltchys Notebook 
July 3, 2015 at 11:32 am
Thanks for the explanation of EMALS, and I had to check what shakedown meant (in a testing capacity) so I didn’t get it all on the first read. Still funny little story that put me in mind of The Right Stuff test pilots 🙂
Cheers
KT
July 3, 2015 at 11:34 am
Cheers for reading KT. Noted with regard to EMALS and shakedown. I’ll add more explanation at the end.
July 3, 2015 at 2:52 pm
Yikes! I hope he has the same good luck as John McClane 🙂
July 5, 2015 at 10:01 am
I hope so too. Cheers for reading!
July 3, 2015 at 3:53 pm
Imact foam resembling chocolate mousse? But that’s cheating. It should be foam covered in chocolate mousse, that would make the pilots happy (I guess). 🙂 Great idea, fun take on the prompt. Thanks for the explanations.
July 5, 2015 at 10:02 am
I fancied a lighter take this week. Glad you liked it and took the time to comment. Thank you!
July 3, 2015 at 4:33 pm
Just love this! I saw chocolate in the picture too, only mine was a kids chocolate cake!
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July 5, 2015 at 10:03 am
Glad it wasn’t just me who saw chocolate. Thanks for reading!
July 5, 2015 at 5:48 pm
Do they get to partake of the chocolate moose at all? Because, this is an important question, right? 🙂 It’s the first thing I think about when I hear the word “chocolate.” Imaginative take!
July 5, 2015 at 5:49 pm
Thanks Amy. Not sure impact foam is edible, but it’s fantasy, so……
July 5, 2015 at 5:52 pm
So, the answer must be a yes! 🙂
July 7, 2015 at 6:37 pm
Reminds me of Elbonia in the Dilbert comic strip.. I think they used a giant slingshot instead though.
July 7, 2015 at 9:45 pm
I’m guessing first class means the slingshot is padded? Thanks for reading Björn