[verse]
Is there a word or a phrase that you happen to like?
Something random or strange or bizarre?
It could be short or quite long or be something creative.
Whatever the words let me know what they are.

As long as the images flow in my mind,
The sort of creative and unusual kind,
Then I guess that those words will be just what I need,
To continue my A Game A Week creative greed.

[chorus]
Go. Go. Give me a word, now!
Give me a phrase, and we'll see what I make of it.
Go, Go, Give me a bit of a thought,
And together we'll build on the theme we've created.

[bridge]
Some days I need to focus on the challenge of the code.
But I've been doing this so long, it's getting kind of old.
I need some new ideas, I think, to keep my games refreshed.
But I'm not sure which path to take, so help me do my best.

[chorus]
Go. Go. Give me a word, now!
Give me a phrase, and we'll see what I make of it.
Go, Go, Give me a bit of a thought,
And together we'll build on the theme we've created.

[verse]
Is there a style or a type of game that you like to play,
Something I haven't already made. (there's not a lot I haven't made)
Look at the game list and pluck out a genre,
Or if there's something you love but that you'd like me to ponder.

Bring it up, let me know, of the games you'd like to see.
Whether curious or abstract or just plain as plain can be.
If it sparks my 'magination, then it's good enough for me,
To be building up another game a week. (yeah!)

[chorus]
Go. Go. Give me a word, now!
Give me a phrase, and we'll see what I make of it.
Go, Go, Give me a bit of a thought,
And together we'll build on the theme we've created.

JNKCE20241228

Shopping Day

Int. Kitchen Bargains Store
[Dave wanders the aisles, occasionally patting fridges as he passes them, nodding respectfully]
Dave: That's a lovely ice dispenser you have, there.
[The fridge doesn't respond]

[Dave continues to walk until he gets to the Air Fryer section]
Dave: Oooh, heat baskets.
Salesman: Can I help you sir?
Dave: Yes! I'm looking to adopt a new kitchen appliance.
Salesman: That's excellent news. Air Fryers are all the rage, nowadays.
Dave: Mr Standard Fridge suggested I might need company while he's sleeping.
Salesman: [blinks] Well, we have some excellent top of the range AirFryers on sale-
Dave: [examining an AirFryer carefully] How about this one, here. It's got two baskets. Does that make it male or female?
Salesman: I... what?
Dave: Well, I'd need to know for the proper pronouns.

[Dave pulls out a can of Cola from his pocket]
Dave: And crucially, how many of can of coke will it need for breakfast?
Salesman: [blinks]
DavE: Mrs Microwave is quite grumpy until she's had at least two.
Salesman: Sir, it's an electrical appliance. It runs on electricity, not cans of pop.
Dave: Greenie says that. But this is coke, so that's ok. Do you think it'll join in our morning meetings?
Salesman: [blinking beyond all rational amount of blinking]
Dave: It's been lonely since I moved out of RCHomes, so the more voices the merrier.

[Dave picks up the display model and holds it to his ear]
Dave: Hello?
[Dave puts the model back down]
Dave : [To salesman] I think it's shy. [To air fryer] Are you shy? Don't worry, Mr Standard Fridge was quiet at first too.
Salesman: Perhaps I could show you our regular fryers instead-
Dave: No, no. It's ok. I'll get this one. I like his two baskets. I can fit chips in one, and more chips in the other.
Salesman: That sounds ideal. Great for feeding the whole family.
Dave: It's only me, and sometimes Greenie when he shows up. I've not invited Matt around, yet.
Salesman: Well, I'm sure..
Dave: And Joe and Andy, too, and Jenny. I don't think Bill would come around, though. He keeps saying I need less Red Coke and more Blue Microsoft.
Salesman: That sounds like a big family.
Dave: Sure is.

[Dave pulls out his phone, and starts showing pictures of his kitchen.]
Dave: That's Mrs Microwave there, she had an incident with a Christmas Pudding recently. And there's Mr Standard Fridge - he's the sensible one...

[End credits roll as the salesman slowly backs away]