Gunge Galore

    By messysomessy

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    23 Aug, 2023

    Under a roof adorned with blinding lights and an unmissable red banner, the set of "Get Your Own Back" buzzed with life. The audience, a cacophony of excited whispers and breathless anticipation, awaited the commencement of yet another thrilling episode.

    At the center, like the sun in a solar system of mischief and mayhem, stood Dave Benson-Phillips. His exuberance was infectious, his grin as bright as the spotlights. He was all jazzed up, ready to mete out hilarity and gunge in equal proportions.

    “Alright, folks! We have a show to run!” boomed Dave, pointing out two sections dyed in bright yellow and blue. The crowd erupted in applause as he introduced Jessica and Lucy, the young heroines of the day.

    Jessica, a brave soul donned in yellow, had a bone to pick with her dad. His cheesiest habit had made her the laughingstock in her school. It was time to exact her revenge.

    On the opposite team, Lucy, adorned in blue, was all set to hush her chatterbox Aunt Jo. Who needs an alarm when you have Aunt Jo as your morning wake-up call?

    Dave set the stage for the cheese-footed father to face the music. The man shuffled onto the stage, bearing an awkward, sheepish grin, hoping to turn the tide in his favor.

    This episode promised an absolute gunge fest, both Aunt Jo and Jessica's dad perched precariously above a gigantic tank filled to the brim with smelly ginger gunge.

    The games were the hilarious stepping stones to that inevitable, messy dunking. An obstacle race was first, with Jessica and Lucy squealing with exhilaration, charging through like a pair of unstoppable forces.

    Meanwhile, the grown-ups wore uneasy grins, a cocktail of dread and amusement adding a peculiar shine to their eyes. They knew their fates were hanging by a thread of their children's performances.

    Jessica navigated the obstacle course masterfully, driven by the anticipation of revenge against her father's cheesy habits. Her brilliantly calculated moves earned her a place in the yellow team’s history.

    Lucy, although initially lagging, caught up brilliantly. Showing-off her agile moves, she ended up giving Jessica a tough competition, making it a thrilling spectacle for the audience.

    Aunt Jo watched with bated breath, hoping against hope that the tides might turn in their favor. The chatterbox found herself, for the first time, rooting for silence - silence from the audience signifying Lucy's victory.

    As the final buzzer sounded, a wave of suspense blanketed the studio. The once roaring crowd held its breath, waiting for Dave to announce the results. The adults' fate hung in the balance.

    With a dramatic pause, Dave announced, “And the winner of this round is...” he drew a breath, “Team Yellow!” The crowd exploded with screams and cheers. Jessica's dad's face fell slightly, a hint of dread creeping up his spine.

    Jessica pumped her fists in triumph. The taste of victory was sweet, but the promise of revenge was sweeter. She gave her father a sly grin; this was just the beginning.

    Next up was the trivia challenge. Jessica and Lucy, now fueled with a competitive spirit, battled it out with quick responses and clever tactics. The grown-ups could only watch helplessly.

    The questions were a mix of amusing and tricky, keeping everyone on their toes. The girls' answers elicited laughter and cheers from the audience, further escalating the excitement.

    In this round, Lucy managed to pull ahead by a hair. Her aunt's hopeful glances were met with Lucy's determined expression. Could Lucy turn the tables in her favor?

    By the end of the round, the teams were neck and neck. The suspense was palpable, and the audience was enthralled. Aunt Jo and Jessica's dad eyed each other nervously as the finale approached.

    Dave announced, “And the winner of the trivia challenge is... Team Blue!” Lucy jumped with joy while Aunt Jo allowed herself a sigh of relief. Jessica's hands balled into fists in anticipation.

    Now, it was time for the final round - the classic 'Gunge the Adult'. The kids' palms were slick with sweat, their hearts thundering in their chests. Only a few moments separated the grown-ups from their gooey doom.

    As the girls took their positions, Dave gave them a nod of approval. From the corner of her eye, Jessica could see her dad’s nervousness while Lucy’s aunt was a picture of resigned amusement.

    The girls pulled the lever almost simultaneously, and the studio was filled with a collective gasp. The first one to plunge into the gunge was... Jessica's dad! The audience erupted into raucous laughter and applause.

    The crowd went wild, Jessica's grin widened, and the victory felt even sweeter. There was no feeling like seeing justice served in the form of smelly ginger gunge.

    Covering his face in a futile attempt to shield from the smell and the sticky substance, Jessica's dad emerged from the tank. His sheepish grin had turned into a cringe.

    Dave stood there, laughing heartily at the spectacle. His hand clutching his stomach, he proclaimed, “Well, that’s one cheesy feet punishment down!"

    Lucy, now next in the hot seat, looked equally nervous and excited. The anticipation was high; the fate of chatterbox Aunt Jo hung in the balance.

    Dave handed over the power to Jessica, allowing her to decide Aunt Jo’s fate. Would she follow Lucy’s lead and let her off the hook?

    The studio fell dead silent, the anticipation hanging thick in the air. Everyone watched as Jessica reached for the lever, her eyes locked on Aunt Jo.

    With a twitch of her fingers, she pulled the lever down. The crowd gasped, then roared with laughter. Aunt Jo plummeted into the gooey gunge!

    The shock on Aunt Jo's face was priceless. Lucy stood stunned, her jaw dropped, as sounds of laughter and applause echoed around her.

    Dave quipped, “And that is how you Get Your Own Back!” as the audience erupted in laughter. Jessica and Lucy exchanged triumphant smiles.

    Extracting themselves from the tank, drenched in smelly ginger gunge, the grown-ups joined Dave in the center. Their expressions—of defeat and amusement—were unforgettable.

    Dave announced the end of the episode. The kids rejoiced. And the adults? Well, retribution was served, and it was smelly and sticky!

    As the lights dimmed and the camera stopped rolling, Dave turned to the audience with a final grin. “Until next time, folks!” he called, and the crowd roared back.

    While the adults began their arduous journey towards cleanliness, Jessica and Lucy celebrated their victory. They had got their own back, indeed!

    The lights flickered off, leaving behind an empty set filled with laughter echoes and the remnants of gunge. Another triumphant episode of "Get Your Own Back" concluded.