Eggnog vs Advocaat

A 55-word microfiction story

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“Eggnog and Advocaat are the same,” George said.

“They’re similar, but not the same” replied Ted.

“What’s the difference?”

“Eggnog is thinner, see,” Ted said, pouring a glass of it over George.

Before George could react, Ted continued, “…while Advocaat‘s so thick I can’t pour it.”

He upended a glass of Advocaat over George.

“Oops!”