Monthly Archives: December 2013

2013 The Year That’s Been

Posted on December 31, 2013 by

The Vatican got a new Pope/ And Uruguay legalised dope/ Lasagne con Pony/ Bye bye Berlusconi/ See everyone next year I hope/// https://twitmericks.com/2013/12/19/twitmericks-review-of-the-year-2013/ … The Vatican got a new Pope & Uruguay legalised dope Lasagne con Pony Bye bye Berlusconi See everyone next year I … Continue reading →

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It’s All Gone Pete Gong

Posted on December 31, 2013 by

The New Year award of a gong/ Distinguishes folks who belong./ Establishment names/ Made barons and dames/ But this time it’s all gone Pete Tong. ///http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/pete-tong-proud-to-be-honoured-with-mbe-9031407.html The New Year award of a gong Distinguishes folks who belong. Establishment names Made barons and dames But … Continue reading →

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Dead Lines: Limerick Obituaries 2013

Posted on December 28, 2013 by

HERE ARE SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO LEFT US THIS YEAR, REMEMBERED IN LIMERICK FORM: Nelson Mandela (July 1918-December 2013) So RIP Nelson Mandela A quite incomparable fella Though back in the day They locked him away Today his approval … Continue reading →

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Cameron in the Kent Countryside

Posted on December 28, 2013 by

There was an old village in Kent/ To which David Cameron went/ To look at the flood/ But seeking his blood/ The people of Yalding gave vent./// http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10539504/David-Cameron-ambushed-on-flood-visit.html https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/416887128555925504    

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Enigma Man

Posted on December 24, 2013 by

IT pioneer Alan Turing,/ Whose legacy’s been so enduring,/ Helped crack the enigma/ But suffered a stigma,/ His gayness subjected to “curing”./// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/alan-turing-gets-royal-pardon-for-gross-indecency–61-years-after-he-poisoned-himself-9023116.html https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/415411021621125121 **This another limerick taken from the book – http://www.amazon.co.uk/There-Was-Geezer-Called-Caesar/dp/1907554866 **

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Denis Caught

Posted on December 23, 2013 by

Ex-minister Denis MacShane/ Has entered a new world of pain,/ In jail for offences/ To do with expenses,/ His public career down the drain./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25492017 https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/415111023427743744

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No Pussycats

Posted on December 23, 2013 by

Two women who formed Pussy Riot/ Are finally off prison diet/ But both put the boot in/ To Vladimir Putin Insisting/ they won’t remain quiet./// http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/world/europe/member-of-russian-punk-band-freed-under-amnesty-law.html?hpw&rref=world&_r=0 https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/415074809807388672

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Anna Fingers Nigel

Posted on December 22, 2013 by

Ms Soubry has caused some diversion/ With this unexpected assertion:/ If Farage looks pained/ It may be explained/ By digital rectal insertion. ///http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nigel-farage-expects-apology-from-tory-mp-anna-soubry-after-she-says-he-looks-like-somebody-put-their-finger-up-his-bottom-9020769.html https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/414782000277360641    

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Wynne-Win

Posted on December 21, 2013 by

A puzzle compiler named Wynne/ Created a grid to fill in/ He came from the Mersey/ And went to New Jersey/ And that is where crosswords begin. /// http://www.channel4.com/news/crossword-centenary-anniversary-cryptic https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/414362315446697984

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Pastry Case Collapses

Posted on December 20, 2013 by

Two PAs employed by Nigella,/ Accused of defrauding her fella,/ Alleged she did coke/ And her nasty bloke/ Made them buy his would-be bestsella./// ///http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-25466909 https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/414075217053368320

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