This Wasn’t Even a Remote Possibility

They were an unlikely pair. Charlie watched trash TV while Madeline, a viewing snob, preferred premium cable or PBS.

One day, Charlie cajoled her into watching Strip Poker Mud Wrestling, and Madeline, instantly hooked, began a rapid descent into mindless TV.

“I’m worried,” Charlie said. “Now she’s bingeing shows even I think are dumb. I’m having some professionals over tonight to help out.”

“Be careful,” his friend warned. “Those interventions usually blow up.”

“Intervention? These are reality producers. They want her to star in Trash TV Junkies. They pay great, plus free premium cable—not that she’ll ever watch that again.”



Prompt: Uncorrupted