fandomweekly | [#187 | Bad Judgment] Challenge Post

Challenge 187:
BAD JUDGMENT

Sometimes we know something is a bad idea. It just seems so obviously ridiculous. Who on Earth – or a different planet for that matter – would even think about doing something like that? No, that would be terrible judgment.

…Wait, why is that guy running right toward the hornet’s nest with a baseball bat?

Some people just have very, very bad judgment. Whatever the worst choice is in a particular situation, they will make it. They make absurd logical leaps, they start fights they absolutely cannot win, and they pick up the strange glowing rock whispering ominous threats. And shockingly, sometimes this even works out for them.

Are your characters the ones with bad judgment, or do they watch in horror as their friends – or enemies – make terrible choices? Do they try to hold back someone with bad judgement, or stand back and watch? Or did they set up the bad choice in the first place?

Write a story about bad judgment.

BONUS GOAL: Parrots, Parrots Everywhere

If your submission features parrots (or a fantasy equivalent), it will earn an extra point to be tallied in voting!

Challenge ends Monday, July 31 at 9:00PM EST.

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