Monthly Archives: March 2012

Private Eyes Ation?

Posted on March 3, 2012 by twitmericks

The British policeman or copper Belongs to the state, as is proper For keeping the peace With private police Undoubtedly must come a cropper. http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/mar/03/police-federation-vice-chairman-warning

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Bye Bye Mr Blue Sky

Posted on March 3, 2012 by twitmericks

There once was a man with no shoes Who contracted the sky thinkin’ blues & quit as an aide Perhaps he’s afraid That Cameron’s going to lose. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/03/02/uk-britain-hilton-idUKTRE8211R320120302

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Getting the Hump

Posted on March 2, 2012 by twitmericks

Engelbert Humperdinck, who Is to represent Brits in Baku Has had the odd hit If you go back a bit But the last was in ’72. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17222934

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Taking The Piss?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by twitmericks

Un homme qui habite Maine-et-Loire Après having un peu trop à boire Appeared on Streetview (& threatens to sue) Confusing jardin & pissoir. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/02/uk-france-google-idUSLNE82100N20120302

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Flogging a Dead Horse

Posted on March 2, 2012 by twitmericks

That tale of the nag from the force Whose name is Raisa of course It seems has a coda For Cameron rode ‘er (To flog, as it were, a dead horse). http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/i-did-ride-police-horse-says-david-cameron-7473606.html

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John Yates’s Pricey Dates

Posted on March 2, 2012 by twitmericks

An adviser to cops in Bahrain Has admitted accepting champagne From his newspaper mates But it’s OK as Yates Can perceive no reciprocal gain. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/leveson-inquiry-john-yates-faces-champagne-quiz-7467906.html

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Daydream Bereaver

Posted on March 1, 2012 by twitmericks

There was an old Monkee named Jones Whose band aped the Beatles & Stones A daydream believer Become a bereaver But music is deep in his bones. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17217161 Hope Monkees fans aren’t offended by the word “aped”, but the pun … Continue reading →

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Google’s Stop and Search

Posted on March 1, 2012 by twitmericks

Google of North California Is changing its settings, I warn ya The EU commission Views this with suspicion As privacy issues get thornier. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17205754

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Not So Shipshape

Posted on March 1, 2012 by twitmericks

A ship in the Indian Ocean On losing its power of motion Was towed into port In a Seychelles resort But the company’s screwed, I’ve a notion. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17216437

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