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That Old Joke

As the old joke had it:
"No chance to find your gold ring
in here, not in this pit,
I've lost my 'Austin Seven,'"
Fred said, "and it ain't no Heaven
in this fireside rug,
where many a bug
might give a hug
or a tug
to you or me
as we look to see
past the giant follicles
of this hirsute beast,
no treat."


Author notes

The old joke (circa 1950) is too rude to repeat (heehee!). For non-UK people, the Austin Seven was a very small runabout car of the inter-war years and beyond.

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  • crazymomma
    May 9, 2008
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    Great imagery. My man is quite hairy too.

  • montez gold member
    May 2, 2008

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    Fraid it's a bit...

    ...lost on me Donald, even though I'm almost your generation.
    Dunno wot the joke is - though "hirsute beast" provides a clue!
    Robin.


  • PoetrysAngel2041
    May 1, 2008
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    Applause

  • PoetrysAngel2041
    May 1, 2008

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    Hood Wink

    Well I'm not from the Uk and i dont understand the joke, however the piece was well written and interesting to read. It was a good piece to end my day with. excellent work!


    • quantumsurveyor
      May 2, 2008
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      'Fraid I couldn't tell such a rude joke in public - really, you would not wish to know (heehee)


  • Sandra R Reynolds gold member
    May 1, 2008
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    HOOK WINK

    Good write. I'm not from UK but I hear English humor is different and very funny. Best to you.


  • grannyeri gold member
    May 1, 2008

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    You have been HOOD WINKED by the POETIC BANDITS. This is your day in the spotlight - enjoy!
    Liked the rhyme in these lines, the brevity, and the flow of the poem. Some jokes are just for those who can understand them...LOL


    • quantumsurveyor
      May 1, 2008
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      Thank you, Grannyeri, for your kind comments. I think I get the idea of hoodwinked. Can I read up on it?


  • tawk gold member
    May 1, 2008

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    Hood-Winked!

    I so enjoyed this fun write this morning. I also learned what the Autin Seven was back then. Thanks for sharing my friend. I have so enjoyed reading your amazing poetry this morning. Please never put your pen down. Have a wonderful and blessed day. Theresa

    • quantumsurveyor
      May 1, 2008
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      Thanks Theresa for warm comments. I was somewhat edgy about the "comic" element but it seems to have gone down well enough. Thanks again, Donald


  • aboomer silver member
    April 24, 2008

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    A fun read. Aw, those old jokes of times past - some of them were full of wisdom in their own way. Now-a-days, it seems like most of the jokes are just plain crude and have no meaning at all.
    best wishes in your contest


  • LilyAngel
    April 15, 2008
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    remarkable attempt...leaves a great smile on my lips... thanks for entering.

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