Monthly Archives: September 2016

Roald Goald

Posted on September 18, 2016 by twitmericks

A popular author named Roald/ Lives on in the stories he toald/ He wrote many books/ Where adults are crooks/ And children are clever and boald./// http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2016-09-17/roald-dahls-books-brought-to-life-in-cardiff-city-centre/ A popular author named RoaldLives on in the stories he toaldHe wrote many … Continue reading →

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Ukip Skinny-dip

Posted on September 17, 2016 by twitmericks

A Ukipper stripped off his gear/ To go for a dip off the pier;/ Allegedly Farage/ Showed bare undercarriage/ And flashes of lily-white rear./// http://www.itv.com/news/2016-09-17/nigel-farage-marks-final-conference-as-ukip-leader-by-going-late-night-skinny-dipping/ A Ukipper stripped off his gearTo go for a dip off the pier;Allegedly #FarageShowed bare … Continue reading →

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The China Syndrome

Posted on September 15, 2016 by twitmericks

Theresa, at quite a late hour,/ Supported more nuclear power;/ Apparently minor/ Concerns about China/ Resolved by the Tory kowtower./// https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/sep/15/theresa-may-accused-backing-down-hinkley-point-c-deal Theresa, at quite a late hour,Supported more nuclear power;Apparently minorConcerns about ChinaResolved by the Tory kowtower.#Hinkley — Mick Twister … Continue reading →

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Election Fever

Posted on September 15, 2016 by twitmericks

There was a contender named Hill/ Who started to get a bit ill/ To show her infection/ Won’t stop the election/ She roped in a substitute, Bill./// http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/14/politics/bill-clinton-hillary-clinton-diagnosis-pneumonia-flu/ There was a contender named HillWho started to get a bit illTo … Continue reading →

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Stand Down David

Posted on September 14, 2016 by twitmericks

A formerly prominent Brit/ Announced his intention to quit/ As Witney MP/ And use his degree/ In making things all go to shit./// http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/david-cameron-step-down-mp-worst-prime-minister-in-living-history-legacy-theresa-may-tony-blair-a7248326.html A formerly prominent BritAnnounced his intention to quitAs Witney MPAnd use his degreeIn making things all … Continue reading →

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Quick Brown Fox Jumps on Lazy Dogs

Posted on September 10, 2016 by twitmericks

The UK’s top trade diplomat/ Finds Britons too lazy and fat/ To work for prosperity/ (Except Adam Werritty/ With whom Liam once shared a flat.)/// http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/sep/10/business-leaders-politicians-attack-fox-over-lazy-accusations The UK's top trade diplomatFinds Britons too lazy and fatTo work for prosperity(Except Adam … Continue reading →

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Don’t get Sherte

Posted on September 8, 2016 by twitmericks

Obama met up with Duterte/ Who told him to stop getting shirty:/ “Don’t be an old bore/ You son of a whore/ Folks love when Rodrigo talks dirty”./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37303922 Obama met up with DuterteWho told him to stop getting shirty:"Don't … Continue reading →

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Good Clean Fun?

Posted on September 5, 2016 by twitmericks

As washing machine salesman Jim,/ Keith partied with vigour and vim,/ But not even Daz/ Will rid Mr Vaz/ Of all the dirt clinging to him./// http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/married-mp-keith-vaz-tells-8763805 As washing machine salesman Jim,Keith partied with vigour and vim,But not even DazWill … Continue reading →

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The Living Dead

Posted on September 2, 2016 by twitmericks

There was an old man from Tashkent/ Whose death was a drawn-out event/ Officials denied/ Karimov had died/ Long after the autocrat went./// http://europe.newsweek.com/rumors-president-death-funeral-sweep-uzbekistan-495334?rm=eu There was an old man from TashkentWhose death was a drawn-out eventOfficials deniedKarimov had diedLong after … Continue reading →

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The Kaiser’s Bill

Posted on September 2, 2016 by twitmericks

The Twenty-oh-six World Cup bid/ Cost Germany millions of quid/ Ex-footballer Franz/ Who fixed the finance/ Must now explain just what he did./// https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/sep/01/franz-beckenbauer-criminal-investigation-corruption-allegations-2006-world-cup-bid The Twenty-oh-six World Cup bidCost Germany millions of quidEx-footballer FranzWho fixed the financeMust now explain just … Continue reading →

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