One of my favorite television programs was Candid Camera. The show creator and producer Allen Funt would capture people who did not know they were being filmed in unusual or practical jokes. In the 60s it became popular to tell people to smile when they were on candid camera when bizarre or strange circumstances occurred.

Have you ever felt that you were in a contrived constructed situation? Suddenly life has become a mirror reflection of reality. What you always understood to be true has become false. Up is down and black is white. You discover that you are ill-equipped for the new norm. You went to put on your Big-Boy Pants and found out they were at the cleaners.

‘Come in and rest for a while coffee brewing cookies are in the jar,’ CC said with a wide and toothy grin. ‘The Boss will soon be back he is at the Stylist,’ CC demured. ‘He does not like to have a hair out of place,’ CC laughed as his eyes widened.

‘Hurry quick take your places around the throne…it is praise time,’ Alice cried out! ‘Remember to not look the King in the eye lest you turn to stone,’ Alice continued. ‘He is wearing the royal robe do not forget to praise his royal robe and his hair…especially his hair,’ Alice said as she prostrated herself before the King.

‘Just lay my ministers on the castle’s steps and spread them out so their gashed necks are fully displayed…Bums All,’ the King said with disgust. ‘Garbage In…Garbage Out I say,’ TK said. ‘Where is the Peasants Lawyer bring him in,’ TK commanded.

‘I am right here TK next to you,’ CC smiled with only his grinning teeth and wide eyes showing. ‘The first petitioner is your son, Little John,’ said CC. ‘He desires a position at Court,’ CC noted.

‘You are my dad and I love you and have served faithfully for many years and now I would like a place of honor at your side,’ Little John said. ‘Many laugh in the gates and streets when I pass they point the finger and say, ‘Whose Your Daddy.’

‘Well you may be my Body Man,’ TK said with a flourish. ‘Now you know that requires bathing me and caring for my toilet needs,’ TK asked with a slight smile. ‘You will be the closest to me,’ TK winked.

‘What a lovely royal robe luxurious and resplendent,’ Son Number Two said passionately. ‘Never have you looked more Kingly,’ SOT continued. ‘If I could just touch the hem of your robe I will be made whole,’ SOT said.

‘You do realize I am naked,’ TK asked? ‘With hair like mine I need no other accouterments,’ TK continued. ‘Smile you are on Candid Camera…,’ TK said with a wide grin like the Cheshire Cat.