The Fall-down Comic
What happened at a tedious lecture.21 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Lol! Now that's the best outcome we can hope for. I can imagine such a lecture and how that would put most to sleep but ending with a laugh would help everyone else to wake up! Best wishes in the contest!!
And congratulations on your many recent wins!!!
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Lol! Now that's the best outcome we can hope for. I can imagine such a lecture and how that would put most to sleep but ending with a laugh would help everyone else to wake up! Best wishes in the contest!!
And congratulations on your many recent wins!!!
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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One of my more embarrassing moments, this did actually happen. I don't know why I thought that joke was appropriate to tell at an academic lecture. I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that lecturer managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my audacity to tell such a juvenile joke.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
This is just delightful! It is a funny and enjoyable read. Your rhyming is perfect. I have to give you a six for this so well crafted work.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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This is just delightful! It is a funny and enjoyable read. Your rhyming is perfect. I have to give you a six for this so well crafted work.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Thank you very much for that wonderful high rating!
One of my more embarrassing moments, this did actually happen. I don't know why I thought that joke was appropriate to tell at an academic lecture. I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that lecturer managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my audacity to tell such a juvenile joke.
Comment from royowen
I can remember a similar joke to the one in the very lighthearted poem. (I've fallen asleep in similar) "Why do we have little armies? To clap our little handles." A most entertaining work Jenny, blessings Roy
Query : we front row seats?
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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I can remember a similar joke to the one in the very lighthearted poem. (I've fallen asleep in similar) "Why do we have little armies? To clap our little handles." A most entertaining work Jenny, blessings Roy
Query : we front row seats?
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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One of my more embarrassing moments, this did actually happen. I don't know why I thought that joke was appropriate to tell at an academic lecture. I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that lecturer managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my audacity to tell such a juvenile joke.
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Ist that funny?
Comment from patcelaw
I enjoyed your poem so very much. I have had all my life a secret desire to be a standup comic. But now that I am getting old and no longer able to really stand comfortably for any length of time I am now a sit down comic..... Patricia.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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I enjoyed your poem so very much. I have had all my life a secret desire to be a standup comic. But now that I am getting old and no longer able to really stand comfortably for any length of time I am now a sit down comic..... Patricia.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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One of my more embarrassing moments, this did actually happen. I don't know why I thought that joke was appropriate to tell at an academic lecture. I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that lecturer managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my audacity to tell such a juvenile joke.
Comment from Richard Montfort Cary
How often did I drift away during tedious lectures...! Your poem story tickled me easily. Much enjoyed. Nicely done. Fun:
"...I asked the expert if he knew where Caesar kept his armies.
He looked at me with a blank face. I told him: 'In his sleevies!'..."
Hysterical! Should be a winner!
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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How often did I drift away during tedious lectures...! Your poem story tickled me easily. Much enjoyed. Nicely done. Fun:
"...I asked the expert if he knew where Caesar kept his armies.
He looked at me with a blank face. I told him: 'In his sleevies!'..."
Hysterical! Should be a winner!
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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One of my more embarrassing moments, this did actually happen. I don't know why I thought that joke was appropriate to tell at an academic lecture. I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that lecturer managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my audacity to tell such a juvenile joke.
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Keep your spicy spirit!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is very funny Lisa, I just loved the humour here and your end rhymes, a fun write from start to finish and I was entertained, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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This is very funny Lisa, I just loved the humour here and your end rhymes, a fun write from start to finish and I was entertained, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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One of my more embarrassing moments, this did actually happen. I don't know why I thought that joke was appropriate to tell at an academic lecture. I did Latin and Ancient History in high school and am interested in Classical things, but that lecturer managed to make it boring. He probably laughed out of amazement at my audacity to tell such a juvenile joke.
Comment from JSD
Hilarious. Beautifully crafted piece with excellent rhyme and rhythm. Surely a strong contender in the competition and I wish you all the best of luck.
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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Hilarious. Beautifully crafted piece with excellent rhyme and rhythm. Surely a strong contender in the competition and I wish you all the best of luck.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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Thank you. How to make a fool of myself.
Comment from Wils
A funny and entertaining write. It loses rhythm a little in the third stanza but managed to pick it up again. Good luck in the contest, this should do well.
Geoff
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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A funny and entertaining write. It loses rhythm a little in the third stanza but managed to pick it up again. Good luck in the contest, this should do well.
Geoff
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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Thank you. How to make a fool of myself.
That bumpy rhythm is a problem, trying to get the right words to keep the story going.
Comment from Debbie Pope
What a charming tale. I like the joke. That's a great way to end the story. What I like more though is your characterization. We all identify with embarrassing moments. Not all of us could pull it off as your girl did. With her spunk, she puts her friend to shame.
Enjoyed your rhymes as well. Nice job.
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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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What a charming tale. I like the joke. That's a great way to end the story. What I like more though is your characterization. We all identify with embarrassing moments. Not all of us could pull it off as your girl did. With her spunk, she puts her friend to shame.
Enjoyed your rhymes as well. Nice job.
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Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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Thank you. How to make a fool of myself. My friends were embarrassed and I was too but it was question time and no-one was asking any so I told the joke instead.... then we scuttled out quick smart.
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Thought that might be a true story. It?s too you!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Great fun and a joy to read! You hooked me in from the start and I knew it was going to end with a laugh. Your rhythm got a bit bumpy at times and I would have preferred a smoother read. Your syllable count is always regular but sometimes you need to read out loud just to get a good metric beat. But this is amusing and a good, refreshing contender for the contest! Good Luck! Debbie
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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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Great fun and a joy to read! You hooked me in from the start and I knew it was going to end with a laugh. Your rhythm got a bit bumpy at times and I would have preferred a smoother read. Your syllable count is always regular but sometimes you need to read out loud just to get a good metric beat. But this is amusing and a good, refreshing contender for the contest! Good Luck! Debbie
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Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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Thank you. How to make a fool of myself.
That bumpy rhythm is a problem, trying to get the right words to keep the story going.
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No not at all ! It's tough when you have so much to say and your meter is generally good. Take the line beginning My friend.... It's all going well but then you get to the sprawling heap and it's not so good. I have tried to fix it but the problem is your 15 syllable count I think. If it were say 14 it would give you a regular beat which would make things a whole lot easier. But I think I'm just muddying the waters here in what is in any event an excellent verse and a strong contender.