groups – Julian Worker Fiction Writing

Guess the Cost of the Zebra Society (GCZS)

This society argues the toss about questions that have no particular value in society such as how much a zebra would cost if you ran a barcode reader over various parts of its skin. Other questions include how many ants does it take to make an ant colony successful and how many cars have toContinue reading “Guess the Cost of the Zebra Society (GCZS)”

Dolphin Friendly Cheddar Cheese Producers (DFCCP)

Extract from the book – 40 Strange Groups This organisation promotes animal welfare and ensures that no harm comes to any dolphins during the production of cheddar cheese by its members. The cows whose milk is used in the production of the cheese are gently persuaded to enter the milking shed, either by being givenContinue reading “Dolphin Friendly Cheddar Cheese Producers (DFCCP)”

Beaver Introduction Society of the UK

Extract from the book – 40 Strange Groups This society believes that beavers should be introduced into all areas of the UK where streams and brooks regularly overflow their banks. They cite examples in the south west of England, where the recent introduction of beavers had led to less flooding during the rainy winters. BeaversContinue reading “Beaver Introduction Society of the UK”

Humane Mousetrap Society

Extract from the book – 40 Strange Groups To be accepted into this elite group, prospective entrants must demonstrate they’ve invented a mousetrap that no one else has thought of. The trap must not kill the mouse, so bringing your hungry pet cat to the entrance exam won’t work. Would-be members have one hour toContinue reading “Humane Mousetrap Society”

The Eight Wives of Henry VI society

This society, known familiarly as the “The Eight Wives”, is an umbrella organisation for groups who believe a number of conspiracy theories regarding English history, including the theory Henry VI had eight wives, a record that Henry VIII tried to break without success. Other theories include one where Elizabeth I was really a man calledContinue reading “The Eight Wives of Henry VI society”