8/30/2012

Stuck at Prom

            College loomed.

She was determined to attend, and had done everything she could to make that happen. Money was tight, and she’d given up a lot. But she just couldn’t give up her senior prom. And she wouldn’t.
“But we can’t afford a dress, honey,” her dad said.
“Don’t worry, Dad. I’ve got it covered.”


These kids each won a $5,000 scholarship for their tux and prom dress, which are made entirely of duck tape. They spent 127 hours and used 18 rolls of duck tape.
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Written for Friday Flash 55, hosted by G-Man at Mr. KnowItAll.
Posted by PattiKen
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18 comments:

  1. TeresaAugust 30, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Now that is creative! It's nice that it comes in so many colors now. :-)

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  2. Brian MillerAugust 30, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    that is very cool...have seen a bunch of pics from duct tape prom...they get pretty creative...and look pretty cool some of them...hey whatever it takes...


    i might have to go to prom this year....oy....

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  3. MargaretAugust 30, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Brian at prom! I love it.

    Honestly... they should get a full ride scholarship for that creativity!

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  4. G-ManAugust 30, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    That stuff can be made into anything! Great job kids.
    And a most entertaining little story Patticake, very well done!
    Loved your sticky 55...:-)
    Thanks for playing, I just love your POV, and have a Kick Ass Week-End!!

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  5. ScarletAugust 30, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    That is so creative...love the enthusiasm and colors too ~ Happy Friday ~

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  6. Maude LynnAugust 30, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    If the economy gets any worse, I'm going for a full duct tape wardrobe!

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  7. Alice AudreyAugust 30, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    By the time you've paid for the duct tape, you could have bought one. The scholarship, though, covers it.

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  8. DaydreamertooAugust 31, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    What in the world would we do without duct tape. This is so creative. WTG on the kids for winning a prize for their efforts. I am amazed at what can be made with duct tape. This is a fabulous idea :)

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  9. izzyAugust 31, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Wow ingenious! I was going to say his and hers vinyl tablecloths! Thanks.

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  10. Tara R.August 31, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    I've enjoyed seeing the winning ensembles from past years. These kids are so creative, and the outfits amazing.

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  11. hopeAugust 31, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Amazing!

    And I agreed with your comment: 6 weeks of politicking is enough! :) Personally, I'd give each of them an hour of air time, no ads, no bashing each other...just 60 minutes to explain His/Her policy. ;)

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  12. LincAugust 31, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I love it! Very clever, very creative, and very true? Rare combination! Bravo!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Very clever. I've not seen for prom dresses but costumes and purses - actually! I have a character in my novel, Nose Dive --check it out on Amazon! by Karin Gustafson! - sorry for shilling - but one of my characters makes a bunch of stuff with duct tape.

    Very nice pic - thanks much. k.

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  14. happygirlAugust 31, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    I love a duct tape prom dress. Great 55.

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  15. Shrinidhi HandeSeptember 1, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    very clever and thoughtful

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  16. hedgewitchSeptember 1, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    HA! That is creative, and more power to them. They look very nice, too.

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  17. UnknownSeptember 1, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    That is so cool and awesome! Prom dresses are way too expensive and the pressure on both the parents and kids...thank God , we do not have prom here. LOL
    I love your 55, Patti!
    Mine is here
    Have you a ROCKING AND BLESSED WEEKEND!!!
    hugs
    shakira

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  18. BainoSeptember 1, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Good for them and far more serviceable that a wedding dress made from toilet paper.

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