In these days of pandemic propaganda, gaffes, about turns, disinformation, fake news and general confusion by so called leaders and their capacity and willingness to confront COVID-19, came this story. The theme was ‘Contrary’ and the word count 150. Who knows why Jennifer can’t find a party or cause in which she can apply her skills for good, but hey, this is just fiction.
Contrary to popular belief, Jennifer had not always been committed to the movement. That was part of the fiction she had created, rewriting the past to suit her present narrative.
In reality she was deeply sceptical, completely lacking any conviction for the cause. She had joined in order to further her own agenda and not theirs.
She spouted untruths, regurgitating the party line, legitimising policies and showing unwavering support for their credo, all the time sounding as if she meant it.
With her natural credibility, she became the mouth piece for the campaign and an authority on their doctrines. She spoke on radio and television and gave interviews, advocating strongly for their fundamental purpose.
Everyone loved her but she hated herself. She questioned everything but said nothing.
She was torn in two. The public Jennifer committed to a crusade and the authentic Jennifer, mistrustful of everything it claimed to represent.
