Syndic No.45 ~ J.R. Solanche
Red
Written and Narrated by J.R. Solonche
New York
RED
We were in the bar. College
basketball was on the big TV.
Alabama versus Kentucky.
“Kentucky will win,” said Jim.
“How do you know?” I said.
“Alabama’s wearing red.”
“And that’s why Kentucky
will win?” “Yep, that’s why.
Alabama’s red uniforms will
make Kentucky see red. It’ll
pump up their testosterone,”
Jim said. “It’s the psychology
of color.” “Interesting. I guess
that explains why St. Valentine’s
Day’s color is always red.” “Yes,”
he said. “It’s always red lingerie.
Red roses. Also why a Ferrari
is sexiest in red.” “So why
didn’t you marry a redhead?”
I said. “I almost did,” Jim said.
“You never told me that. What
happened?” I said. “She wasn’t
natural. She dyed her hair red.
She had black roots,” Jim said.
“That’s tough,” I said. “Gee.”
“Yeah,” Jim said. “Hey, look,”
I said. “Alabama won. Sorry.”