Firecracker Justification
One of my favorite improv comedy exercises is justification, when a performer must attempt to make sense out of whatever nonsense comes out of a scene. Trying to clarify the association between seemingly random choices makes for some good laughs and, often, a unique setup for a story. This week's writing prompt will ask you to justify why five words are grouped together.
Creative Writing Prompt: Firecracker Justification
Use the five words below, or pick five random words of your own. Write a scene or story that includes all of the words.
- Firecracker
- Sad
- Antacid
- 72
- Courtroom
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
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