The Downfall of Boss: A Saga
As some of you in cyberspace already know, I, Miss A, used to work for a newspaper in my little hometown in the hills. The small newspaper was known all over as the spitting image of a midget National Enquirer and my old employer, an a-hole who I will call Boss managed to run the tiny paper with the help of two people, actually, three when I came along. My first day there was a little okay. I was shown the ropes of the joint, followed by Boss' paranoid rants about Busy Bee, the Sheriff, the Fire Chief, and The Legend(a famous reporter who came from our town). I didn't pay him any mind to this behavior, simply put that no one in town likes the man. I was asked afterward by a lot of people why I chose this newspaper and I would casually say, "Well, I wanted to work for Busy Bee, but he never replied to my resume."
*All the characters in this saga are represented by their real-life personas, however, their portrayal is in this story is entirely fictional. This event did in fact happen in my town, but the convesations, actions, and people involved are used in such a way to invoke comedy. It is not my fault that they act this way and I do not take the blame for their actions. What the reader will get to see now is a resprentation of a Bible-belt town crawling with corruption and the injustice we see on a daily basis. Do not be shocked by what you see-it's a fact of life.
"A lot of truth is said in jest."
~Marshall Mathers aka Eminem~
The Contenders in this saga:
Boss was a plump man in his late 50s. He was, I assume, balding on top, but on account of me being only 4'10, I couldn't tell. The only thing I can tell you about his shiny dome was that he had a little bit of white curls left, which appeared to be the same color as fresh snow when contrasted to his bright red face. His face, however, was neither friendly nor stern, and he always looked like he had something dangerous going on in that senile mind of his. Since I have the odd ability to sense things from people, I can definatelty feel that he always had a Grand Canyon-shaped chip on his shoulder, but he was always one to hide this from the rest of his staff. Because of this, I only asked questions when needed and made sure that I stayed away from him at all times. I always answered him with, "Yes sir" or "No sir" out of a forced respect, which he demanded at all times from everyone in his path.
Busy Bee was a skinny dude in his mid-40s. Unlike Boss, he was completely bald, with the exception of a scraggly goatee on his chin. It is rare that you can see his eyes because he is always wearing dark, Intimidator-style sunglasses, even when he is indoors, prompting me to ask the question, "Is Busy Bee a pothead because only potheads wear sunglasses indoors to cover up their bloodshot eyes?" From all the times I've ever seen him, he never walked normally. His gait was somewhat of a loopy stagger and he always acquired assistance from his faithful and equally drugged out wife, Queen Bee. His claim to fame, unlike Boss, was his rousing article on the effect that DMT has on an individual, one being the "vivid, sexual imagery that someone experiences while taking this drug". Ummmm.....I'm officially scared. My new researcher friends might know Busy Bee. No one can forget an idiot like him. By the way, when he's around, be sure to lock your cats indoors. Why? Don't ask-please!
Bassette is the typical example of a "crazy cat lady". She first appeared in my blog titled, "Meet the F*ckers" as a quiet reporter who went to the National Guard dedication ceremony in early September. Her husband, who I will call Bubba, is a mild mannered reinactor at a tourist attraction in the neighboring city who also works as a forest ranger. Although she was quiet in "Meet the F*ckers", Bassette loves to gossip when she's around her friends at the newspaper where she works. You would think with all the gossip she spreads at work, she would turn her juicy stories into a column. However, she writes about her Cat, her Cat, her Cat died, and her new Kitten, causing many in town to become rather aggravated at the fact that such a good reporter had gone to waste.
The Police Chief himself is an authoritative man when he wants to be. He has been credited with bringing the number of meth labs found in our county down, however, he is in a certain subject of controversy as of late due to the fact that a local political influence got away with destroying a 100-year old building, which will be told in this saga. The Police Chief, like Boss, demands a certain respect while someone was in his presence and made it known. The only thing bigger than his ego was his Jabba the Hut-esque body, which moved and sloshed about in a disgusting manner as he walked around town. It was rumored that a little girl who had gone missing in our town was a victim of his. Word on the street is that one day, he was taking a stroll around the courthouse when suddenly, a little bright-eyed girl of about 6 years old walked up behind him and exclaimed, "Hey, Mr. Policeman!" What happened next was nothing short of disturbing.(If you can't handle hearing things like this, I suggest you stop reading NOW!!!) A few eyewitnesses at the scene say that Police Chief made a sudden turn to see who was talking to him and when he did, that's when it happened. His ass was so fat, that when he came to an abrupt stop, the poor child didn't see it coming. That portly tub of lard immediately swallowed her up, never to be seen again. My sources say that the witnesses were permanently scarred and therefore, needed treatment for the rest of their lives.
Twelveohsheven was like Charlie, that loveable announcer from Charlie's Angels- a man who was never seen but heard. To the people of my little hometown, Twelveohsheven was a mysterious man who ruled the police scanners with an oddball persona and disposition every night. The only thing that we do know about Twelveohsheven is that he is, in fact, a police officer who goes by this number on his car. However, we have absolutely no idea of his true name or appearance. Another thing that we know is that he speaks with a slight lisp, and because of this, the name 1207 has became the well-known moniker, "Twelveohsheven" that many people have came to accept. His sense of intuition, direction, and perception is terrifying, as he is always finding himself lost on even the most simplest of roads in town. It is rumored that the only friend he has in life is a spritely German Shepard named Doofy. Go figure!
Doofy is Twelveohsheven's K-9 partner and also best friend. He follows him wherever he goes. Although he goes by a stupid name, Doofy is anything but. His nose is better at finding drugs than an experienced hound dog and sharper than a freshly tempered Samari sword. According to legend, Doofy's father was one of the dogs who helped sniff out 9/11 victims, but no one in town buys this claim, due to the fact that the local animal shelter has made this comment: "Doofy was a loving young pup that was in need of a home.Thankfully, a friendly police officer who we will call 'Twelveohsheven' has a made a true difference in the life of this dog. He adopted Doofy after seeing an ad in Busy Bee and Boss's newspaper." Whether or not his lineage is legendary, we only know that Doofy is a faithful companion to an unknown police officer in town.
Sammyboy is the reason why Boss came into his downfall. A raging alcoholic, Sammyboy is a political influence who is constantly babied by his Republican father, causing him to get away with anything that he had done in his life. Boss, Busy Bee, Bassette(a reporter who is obsessed with cats. She was first seen in my blog, "Meet the F*ckers".), Twelveohsheven, Doofy, and the other law enforcement in town were on the scene when Sammyboy inexplicably slammed his father's truck into a 100-year old thrift store, destroying it. There is some sort of conspiracy at work with the events that follow.
Daddy B is Sammyboy's daddy. A stern man who goes to the largest church in town just to be seen, Daddy B commands a certain respect from everyone who lays eyes upon him, local or no. Even though we have a new mayor in town, it is rumored that Daddy B controls our city, but this claim could never be proven. Wealthy and arrogant, Daddy B is a big-shot Republican who has somewhat of a political influence and therefore, should not be trusted by anyone. Sammyboy destroyed Daddy B's truck. Instead of doing the fatherly thing and yelling at him, Daddy B gave him a pat on the shoulder and ordered him to go to rehab. He is part of the conspiracy that follows after these events.
Tune in next week to read the Saga itself in.....The Downfall of Boss, Episode 1: Of Pot and Pissants.