Tag Archives: france

Knob Robbers

Posted on April 21, 2016 by twitmericks

The Arcachon mayor has a trick For foiling some vandals who nick A statue’s male part – A state of the art Prosthetic detachable dick. http://www.thelocal.fr/20160419/french-town-gives-castrated-statue-prosthetic-penis The Arcachon mayor has a trickFor foiling some vandals who nickA statue's male part … Continue reading →

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Fight for your Writes

Posted on February 5, 2016 by twitmericks

The spelling reformers’ advance/ Has led to a big song & dance/ “Allons! Man the decks!/ #JeSuisCirconflexe“/ Declares the resistance in France./// http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/feb/05/not-the-oignon-fury-france-changes-2000-spellings-ditches-circumflex https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/695605222983536641

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Dipsomatic Spat

Posted on January 28, 2016 by twitmericks

Inviting Rouhani to dine/ The French took a principled line/ Let’s cancel the meeting/ There’s no point in eating/ Unless we can also have wine./// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/irans-european-tour-french-officials-cancel-diplomatic-lunch-with-visiting-president-hassan-rouhani-a6838181.html Inviting Rouhani to dineThe French took a principled lineLet's cancel the meetingThere's no point … Continue reading →

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Secrets and Spies

Posted on June 24, 2015 by twitmericks

Obama is firmly denying/ That agencies might still be spying/ On leaders of France./ There could be a chance/ That somebody somewhere is lying./// http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/24/obama-calls-hollande-nsa-no-longer-spying-french-president Obama is firmly denyingThat agencies might still be spyingOn leaders of France.There could be a … Continue reading →

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Storm in a Nutella Jar

Posted on June 17, 2015 by twitmericks

Ms Royal’s attack on Nutella/ Annoyed an Italian feller./ Who cares if it’s green,/ Hands off our cuisine!/ Galletti was prompted to tell ‘er./// http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/17/nutella-italian-minister-demands-apology-from-segolene-royal?CMP=share_btn_tw Ms Royal's attack on NutellaAnnoyed an Italian feller.Who cares if it's green,Hands off our cuisine!Galletti … Continue reading →

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War and Piece

Posted on June 11, 2015 by twitmericks

The Belgians have taken the chance/ To stick up two fingers at France/ A coin now on view/ Will mark Waterloo/ Which halted old Boney’s advance./// http://www.thelocal.fr/20150609/belgium-coin-france-waterloo-napoleon The Belgians have taken the chanceTo stick up two fingers at FranceA coin … Continue reading →

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Racist Blues

Posted on February 22, 2015 by twitmericks

When Chelsea FC went to France/ Some fans made despicable chants/ Dealing with racism/ Urgently faces ’em -/ A boil that the club has to lance./// http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/22/chelsea-fans-paris-metro-racism-identified-police When Chelsea FC went to FranceSome fans made despicable chantsDealing with racismUrgently faces … Continue reading →

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Crepe Name

Posted on January 28, 2015 by twitmericks

French law says a woman & fella/ Cannot call their daughter Nutella/ So why not instead/ Of hazelnut spread/ Pick lager, & call the girl Stella?/// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30993608 French law says a woman & fellaCannot call their daughter NutellaSo why not … Continue reading →

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We are all Charlie

Posted on January 8, 2015 by twitmericks

As a journalist, humourist and human being, I have to respond somehow, hard as it is. 1) On France’s most terrible day The people have gathered to say To those opportunists Who murder cartoonists We’re all Charlie Hebdo today./// 2) … Continue reading →

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Sell Sex Please, We’re British

Posted on December 26, 2014 by twitmericks

Great Britain has taken the chance/ To grow to be bigger than France/ Illegal narcotic/ And also erotic/ Transactions allowed this advance./// http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/11313327/Britain-edges-past-France-on-world-stage.html Great Britain has taken the chanceTo grow to be bigger than FranceIllegal narcoticAnd also eroticTransactions allowed this … Continue reading →

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