I stood, lifted my phone, and took a bright, sharp photo of her handiwork. “Marvelous,” I said sweetly. “This deserves a wider audience. Everyone should see your brilliance.”
Margot blinked, momentarily unsettled. “It was only a small joke.”
“Genius often is,” I replied.
That night, once the house was quiet, I poured myself a glass of wine and opened my laptop. If Margot wanted attention, she would have it.
I created a playful event on Facebook: “Margot’s Bespoke Holiday Turkeys.” I uploaded the photo of her grinning behind the bird adorned with my face. The caption read: “Looking for a centerpiece that truly makes a statement? Book a Margot special: turkey with a personalized portrait. Perfect for weddings, divorces, office parties!”
The reactions were immediate. Friends and acquaintances left comments like:
“Margot, this is wild. Could you put my boss’s face on a ham?”
“Inspired! Can you do vegetarian options?”
“Is this for charity or performance art?”
