Ice cream. Neopolitan tonight, that glorious mix of everything basic and holy about the cold delight. Vanilla. Strawberry. And chocolate. The best of the best.Everyone knows that in a civil society we eat Neopolitan ice cream in equal amounts of each flavor so no one gets stiffed with the lousy leftover vanilla. The properly composed bowl will contain 1/3 vanilla, 1/3 strawberry and 1/3 chocolate.
I open the lid and discover chaos. Ignoring all social protocol, someone has decided to "Break the Rule of Thirds," Theme #33. There are a couple of miserable strawberries alone in one corner, a few spoonfuls of chocolate in another and a MOUNTAIN of vanilla in the middle.
When I question the perp (There are only TWO people living here and I am one of them. I don't need to call Crime Stoppers to figure this out.), he peers into the container and says, "Isn't that a third of each?" in a voice that suggests I am very bad at simple math or, just maybe, this isn't really a big deal.
Not a big deal? I've seen people on reality TV divorce court over less. I can take the high road here and eat the leftover vanilla with a fleeting taste of chocolate and strawberry. Or I can appear to take the high road, go to the store for more ice cream and buy a gallon of a flavor he hates. Now if I can only think of an ice cream he doesn't like...
The Rule of Thirds is about much more than photographic composition; it's life.
Great take on this one. Nice shot of un-even left overs of three flavors of ice cream. For that the perp gets solid vanilla next time.
ReplyDeleteWhere is my third - I never got it.
ReplyDeleteNow this is absolutely perfect for the theme, how dare they - it needs to be equal or it's NOT neopolitan!! OMGosh does this look good!
ReplyDeleteI would go for a flavour he doesnt like and leave him with the vanilla ;o)
ReplyDeleteI never buy those mixed boxes, because there is always one flavour I dont like much in them.
Creative and unique take on this theme. Love that you shot the ice cream with the theme list underneath. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteYou could use that fun shot as evidence in court. Wonderful take on the theme and life for that matter....
ReplyDeleteVery clever. Love the story! Very cute.
ReplyDeleteIn the perps defense the picture of the freezer the next day is a container of beloved chocolate just for her.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the replacement chocolate, honey!
ReplyDeleteAnd don't break the rule again.
Yes MAAM
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story and photo for this theme!!! LOL - I say bypass ice cream and bring home frozen yogurt if you really want revenge.
ReplyDeleteewww strawberry. lol
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