Mute

A man in an impressively pressed frock spoke first.

'We are gathered here today, to join these two people in holy-'

The bride and groom were nervous, but they needn't have been. This was to be the perfect union. Everyone agreed. Except one guy.

The one guy interjected.

'Hehhemmmm', he said. And the wedding carried on regardless.

A minute or so later the procedure was complete, and the union was official. The bride, groom and officiant turned to a large screen, on which the man was waving his arms wildly.

'You're on mute', said the bride.

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