A typical morning for a dictator

2. Andrew, the dictator, wakes up. It is a dreary Wednesday
morning and he can hear his people shuffling down
the street off to work.
He loves this sound. It makes him think about all the fun
he will have while they slave away at work, and the
great benefits that he will receive from their effort!
It doesn’t bother him that there are children heading to
work with empty tummies and holes in their shoes.

3. A dog begins barking just outside Andrew’s
window. Andrew feels himself getting frustrated at
the intrusive noise. “That’s it!” he mutters.
He angrily summons his staff
and they promptly rush in.
“I’ve got a new law that must
be made final today! Dogs are
to be kept inside between the
hours of 3pm and 11am.
Anybody who disobeys me
will be sentenced to 3 months
in prison.”

4. Andrew feels much calmer after putting this law into
action and suddenly realises how hungry he is.
He marches downstairs, demanding a three course
breakfast be served immediately. A waiter brings in a
glass of orange juice. “I wanted apple juice!” Andrew
yells. “I will not tolerate such silly mistakes, your pay
for this week is cancelled!”

5. Soon after, a member of Andrew’s army strolls into the
dining room. “Good morning” he cheerfully sings.
“Hello,” Andrew responds, his eyes scanning the
soldiers pristine uniform. A shimmer of red catches his
eye. It is a badge… This is not part of their uniform.
“Come here, soldier,” Andrew urges. The soldier steps
closer. Rrrriiiippppp…… Andrew snatches the badge off
the soldiers pocket. “You will wear your uniform the
way that I say! The way that every other soldier does!”

6. Andrew swiftly stands and
charges up to his study.
“What might I do this
afternoon?” he wonders to
himself. “With a morning this
bland, things can only get
more interesting.”