This Went on for a While [50-Words]

“I’ll take Omicron for $1000, Alex.”
“And it’s a Daily Double, Bob!”
“I’ll wager everything, Alex. The whole enchilada.”
“That’ll give you $14,500 if you’re correct. If not…”
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“Who coined the name Omicron for the coronavirus variant?”
“Who is WHO, Alex?”
“Yes, Bob, who coined the name?"
“Who is WHO?”

Lisa H. Owens
Inspired by an Inner Writers' Circle 50-Word Flash Fiction Friday.
​December 17, 2021

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