tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post1549833718501529051..comments2023-06-12T13:43:01.685+01:00Comments on Icy's Blunt Pencil: #FridayFlash - AllergyIcy Sedgwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11501193571425442406noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-81976444955119406892014-01-04T17:28:01.316+00:002014-01-04T17:28:01.316+00:00Absolutely perfect. When SARS hit Toronto, it was ...Absolutely perfect. When SARS hit Toronto, it was also the middle of hay fever season, which led to not a few misunderstandings. It's interesting Karea starts sneezing after she spots the cat, though -- I've noticed a lot of people with animal allergies don't have major symptoms until they spot the cause.Katherine Hajerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08270232675026751342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-78794258594811038222014-01-04T16:13:18.000+00:002014-01-04T16:13:18.000+00:00I've always been more of a dog person!
I actu...I've always been more of a dog person!<br /><br />I actually misread the title as 'Allegory' so was trying to think outside the box a little as I went along. Great stuff either way, Icy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-14286917758918614772014-01-04T15:36:59.842+00:002014-01-04T15:36:59.842+00:00Oh that poor girl! I hope she's agile and can...Oh that poor girl! I hope she's agile and can slip away from those nasty officials.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-73785271170638027932014-01-04T14:54:55.588+00:002014-01-04T14:54:55.588+00:00This built up well, and I don't fancy Karea...This built up well, and I don't fancy Karea's chances with that crowd. What an unfortunate allergy to have...Virginia Moffatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12071059148315715405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-60749566785593212872014-01-04T01:03:42.411+00:002014-01-04T01:03:42.411+00:00Whilst I can't help but feel sorry for poor Ka...Whilst I can't help but feel sorry for poor Karea, it is certainly easy to understand the knee-jerk panic reaction of the people close by when she started sneezing.Steve Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414279461366098783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-83604305341943520872014-01-03T19:26:09.586+00:002014-01-03T19:26:09.586+00:00I agree with the paranoia comment. It can be truly...I agree with the paranoia comment. It can be truly tragic the way a mob-like mentality, fueled by disinformation or a lack of understanding, can create chaos out of a perfectly normal situation. A good story, Icy. Thank you for re-posting it. I did not see it the first time.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753736809917062955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-75459597079873873372014-01-03T19:24:46.471+00:002014-01-03T19:24:46.471+00:00also, i am picturing her being paraded in front of...also, i am picturing her being paraded in front of cats to prove she is allergic. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-30227934793590598442014-01-03T19:00:43.471+00:002014-01-03T19:00:43.471+00:00Oh no. Poor thing! What a time for a cat to show u...Oh no. Poor thing! What a time for a cat to show up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-71625747867549843712014-01-03T18:27:36.432+00:002014-01-03T18:27:36.432+00:00Ha! There's a reason I'm a dog person! :DHa! There's a reason I'm a dog person! :DCat Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160039271069426174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-63198924984051915252014-01-03T18:27:05.587+00:002014-01-03T18:27:05.587+00:00Ditto! But no one honors my allergies in public. I...Ditto! But no one honors my allergies in public. It's enough to turn one into a wicked witch.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-33604722863202836622014-01-03T14:55:57.485+00:002014-01-03T14:55:57.485+00:00Oh, no. Poor dear! What a time for a cat to pop up...Oh, no. Poor dear! What a time for a cat to pop up!<br /><br />Paranoia trumps reason every time in these situations, doesn't it? Thanks for the story, really enjoyed it.Janet Lingel Aldrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05633969913976791146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-18212530869541193692014-01-03T12:45:15.161+00:002014-01-03T12:45:15.161+00:00oh wow, not a good time to have allergies! Great s...oh wow, not a good time to have allergies! Great story, love it - have a great day!Claudia H. Blantonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406380021918841988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6396788184066846681.post-62445750399414049432014-01-03T09:32:37.126+00:002014-01-03T09:32:37.126+00:00Hahaha I love your twist. I think you captured the...Hahaha I love your twist. I think you captured the loss of reason that always accompanies mass hysteria. Great piece!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com