Sunday, January 2, 2011

The All Purpose Limerick

Some Hollywood script writers compose two different endings to seek premiere viewers opinion - I believe that was done for CASABLANCA.  Daringly still, some Broadway playrights let the audience decide on the play's finish. I am fond of limericks and will share one I heard a long time ago - but the reader can choose the punch line to suit the particular occasion - or make up your own. As follows:

It's easy to grin - when your ship comes in -
and you've got the stock market beat -
but the guy/gal worthwhile - is the one who can smile -

A - when your shorts are too tight in the seat.
B - when your shoes are too tight on your feet.
C - when H.R. tells you to hit the street.
D - when the landlord turns off the heat.
E - when you have to ask "where's the meat".
F - when they tell you your grade's incomplete.

I once used letter C at a retirement roast.
tjs
Next - In the Hood IV

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