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[Shocking Dialogue] The Prophet

“A prophet’s job is never done.”

“Well, no, I guess it wouldn’t be. With the end times, terrorist attacks…”

“No, no. I don’t prophesy any of that stuff.”

“Oh, really? Then what do you prophet about?”

“Oh, you know. What you’ll have for lunch that day, what time your mom’s going to call you to tell you all about her day, that kind of thing.”

“Isn’t that kind-of, you know, trivial?”

“I guess so, but all the big stuff was covered by other prophets.”

“Well, couldn’t you help with police investigations or something?”

“Huh?”

“You know. Prophesy about who did it.”

“Well, I don’t know that it would be a good idea for me to do that.”

“Why’s that?”

“Because I have to go out and do everything I prophesy myself.”

“You mean?”

“Yes. I’m a self-fulfilling prophet.”

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