Author Archives: twitmericks

A plumber behind the erection/ Of buttocks with turbo-injection/ Said this is my chance/ To say to la France/ I fart in your general direction./// http://www.dover-express.co.uk/French-hear-giant-fart-fired-Channel/story-21937991-detail/story.html A plumber behind the erectionOf buttocks with turbo-injectionSaid this is my chanceTo say to … Continue reading →

There once was a leader named Ed/ Who launched an offensive and said:/ I just do policy./ If that’s too Wallace-y/ Vote for the Tories instead./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-28459474 https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/492721172107509760

The Russians have lost any trace/ Of lizards canoodling in space/ They listen for echos/ Of cosmonaut geckos/ At work reproducing their race./// (Tweeted Friday, just catching up after being away from base) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-28490744

The Met went to terrible pains/ To infiltrate justice campaigns/ But might police time/ Spent tackling crime/ Result in more tangible gains?/// http://blogs.channel4.com/simon-israel-home-affairs/metropolitan-police-spied-families-campaigning/742 The Met went to terrible painsTo infiltrate justice campaignsBut might police timeSpent tackling crimeResult in more tangible … Continue reading →

The church that they call #CofE/ Has voted at last to agree/ Episcopal folks/ Don’t have to be blokes/ You can have a she in a see./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28300618 The church that they call #CofEHas voted at last to agreeEpiscopal folksDon't … Continue reading →

A Baroness named Butler-Sloss/ Resigned as inquiry boss/ Announcing “So long,/ I’ve done nothing wrong,/ It’s just the way things came across”./// http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jul/14/lady-butler-sloss-stands-down-child-abuse-inquiry A Baroness named Butler-SlossResigned as inquiry bossAnnouncing "So long,I've done nothing wrong,It's just the way things came … Continue reading →

When Germany play Argentina/ Their finishing proves to be keener/ As Mario Götze/ Nips in and converts a/ Fine cross in the Rio arena./// https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/488443969811267584 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/world-cup-2014-its-carnival-time-for-germany-in-rio-9603812.html

Farewell to the band the Ramones/ Of wonderful ear-splitting tones/ To Joey and Johnny/ & Dee Dee, now Tommy/ Who sadly did not make old bones./// http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2014/jul/12/ramones-tommy-ramone-dead-sound-in-my-head Farewell to the band the RamonesOf wonderful ear-splitting tonesTo Joey and Johnny& Dee … Continue reading →

A senior judge, Butler-Sloss/ On hearing a C of E boss/ Was being accused/ Of having abused/ Said don’t bash the bishop, if poss./// A senior judge, Butler-SlossOn hearing a C of E bossWas being accusedOf having abusedSaid don't bash … Continue reading →

A striker whose play is exciting/ Who found Barcelona inviting/ Departed the Mersey/ To wear Barca’s jersey/ They dangled the bait & he’s biting./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28180600 A striker whose play is excitingWho found Barcelona invitingDeparted the MerseyTo wear Barca's jerseyThey dangled … Continue reading →