Monthly Archives: November 2015

Mao Look What You’ve Done!

Posted on November 26, 2015 by twitmericks

A chap named McDonnell’s in shtook/ For waving the Little Red Book/ And quoting from Mao/ Without grasping how/ His humorous gesture might look./// A chap named McDonnell's in shtook For waving the Little Red Book And quoting from Mao Without grasping how His … Continue reading →

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Turkey Shoot

Posted on November 24, 2015 by twitmericks

The loss of a jet by the Russians/ Resulted in urgent discussions/ As Vladimir Putin/ Told Turkey the shootin/ Could lead to severe repercussions./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-34913173 The loss of a jet by the Russians Resulted in urgent discussions As Vladimir Putin Told Turkey the … Continue reading →

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Smooth Operators

Posted on November 23, 2015 by twitmericks

A company merger’s been signed/ Creating one big firm behind/ Your botox injections/ And longer erections -/ The solidest assets combined./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34900344 https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/668897602511970304

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Wat Da Phuc?

Posted on November 22, 2015 by twitmericks

An Aussie with roots in Vietnam/ Said “Facebook, I am who I am./ My name’s Phuc Dat Bich/ It’s not gonna switch/ As frankly I don’t give a damn”./// http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/phuc-dat-bich-the-australian-man-with-a-name-so-awkward-no-one-believes-him-20151120-gl4egu.html An Aussie with roots in Vietnam Said "Facebook, I am who … Continue reading →

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Undercover Lovers

Posted on November 21, 2015 by twitmericks

The Met now admits it’s improper/ To lie to get sex, as a copper -/ To go undercover/ And when with a lover,/ Come out with an absolute whopper./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34875197 The Met now admits it's improper To lie to get sex, … Continue reading →

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Fallen Giant

Posted on November 21, 2015 by twitmericks

Farewell to a fellow named Jonah,/ A 6 foot 4 tall 19-stoner/ Who played with great pace,/ With power and grace,/ A towering sporting persona./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/34853536 Farewell to a fellow named Jonah, A 6 foot 4 tall 19-stoner Who played with great pace, With … Continue reading →

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Sorry Affair

Posted on November 18, 2015 by twitmericks

Ken Livingstone made an apology/ For using unkind terminology./ Challenged on Trident/ Ken got all strident,/ Dishing out cheap cod psychology./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34853430 Ken Livingstone made an apology For using unkind terminology. Challenged on Trident Ken got all strident, Dishing out cheap cod psychology. — … Continue reading →

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Cameron’s Anti-Cuts Campaign

Posted on November 12, 2015 by twitmericks

Dave Cameron, MP for Witney/ Took issue with Oxfordshire’s litany/ Of deep spending cuts./ Its leader went nuts/ Said: “PM u gotta be shitt’n’ me!*”/// *Well, it almost rhymes! http://www.witneygazette.co.uk/news/national/14026343.David_Cameron__wrote_to_council_leader_to_complain_about_cuts_/ Dave Cameron, MP for Witney Took issue with Oxfordshire's litany Of deep … Continue reading →

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Generals’ Election

Posted on November 10, 2015 by twitmericks

“I won”, declared Aung San Suu Kyi,/ “Cos everyone voted for me./ Your average punter/ Rejected the junta”./ Let’s see if the generals agree./// http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/09/myanmar-election-result-military-aung-san-suu-kyi-govern-analysis "I won", declared Aung San Suu Kyi, "For everyone voted for me. Your average punter Rejected the junta". Let's … Continue reading →

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Wada Fiasco

Posted on November 9, 2015 by twitmericks

A damning athletics report/ Found high-level Russian support/ For organised doping/ And nobody coping/ With large-scale abuse in the sport./// A damning athletics report Found high-level Russian support For organised doping And nobody coping With large-scale abuse in the sport. — Mick Twister (@twitmericks) … Continue reading →

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