Summary
An unusual launch event for pink strawberry bagels takes a bizarre turn when the bagels begin to scream as customers attempt to take a bite. The launch, held at a local bagel shop, draws a crowd eager to try the new offering, but confusion ensues when the bagels emit loud, piercing screams, leading to chaos in the restaurant.
Ollie, a customer at the event, witnesses the pandemonium as bagels start running around on tables and attempting to escape. The bagel shop employees are equally baffled, with the chef admitting to experimenting with a new yeast that seems to have caused the strange phenomenon. In a moment of desperation, Ollie suggests using silver to exorcise the bagels, drawing parallels to classic monster lore.
As patrons begin to touch the bagels with silver trinkets, the screaming subsides, and one brave customer finally takes a bite, discovering that the bagel is now just a regular bagel. After the initial shock, the crowd settles into an awkward silence as they enjoy their bagels, reflecting on the bizarre experience. The chef later reveals that the yeast was sourced from a local witchcraft practitioner, prompting Ollie to request another bagel and coffee as a fitting conclusion to the strange event.
Show Notes
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