Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Geese
Geese, n. The plural of Prohibitionist.
2005 Update:
Cartographers of North and South, Poets of letter "V," Attributed to silliness Their great efficiency. -Walela
do you hear that melodious honking? it is not cars looking for parking. if you crane your head around, a V in the sky can be found. hand stretched out, you shout: GEESE!
Dddragon, that's true poetry. Glad you worked in a "V," silly goose.
Icy, I'm laughing. Good dog, and I'm glad you don't fly.
Monika, that's why I think relationships should have an 8-year term-limit. Try to stop things before people become "Darling Whale" and "The Old Elephant"
Karma, that's hysterical. Tell us about Tagbo, I only know Rocky.
TLP, in defense of your lagophile daughter I oppose use the term "hare brain." I think you mean "Person of Cognitive Lagomorphia"
Ah, Doug, but you don't mind Ambrose Bierce's using geese as a symbol of silliness. Inconsistent respect for animal dignity.
Well, hrmpf! Geese are goofy, and dumb bunny is redundant. They redeem themselves with us because they are attractive. Shallow creatures that we are. (Plus they're delicious.)
Rocky Racoon met his match, although he told the doctor it was only a scratch. Tagbo The Flying Squrrel, on the other hand, is the centre of the V formation. he is the victorious one. way to go, Tagbo!
A flock of very silly geese had recently lost their lease. So off to the sky the group did fly looking for a new home. But then they saw a dog with a bone - It was almost too good to be true, a new home, out of the blue! So now Tom and dear white Icy find stepping thru the yard quite dicey.
But wait, wails Willie, What about me? I love that Geese gang (He said with a bit of fang) Walela gave a consenting yowl When she thought of all that fowl. But Doug shook his head at the dogs (The source of many a blog) "I thought you two were lagophiles And loved to chase rabbits over the miles."
Aral, I wish I'd known that sooner. While I have no issue with your orientation toward women and rabbits, vegetarianism is an abomination. I support the Defense of Sausage Act constitutional amendment. Have at her, TLP. Cute pun, though.
Excessively noisy. Excessively poopy. Excessively aggressive towards little Jamie Dawn when she just wanted to give them some bits of bread. They scare me now.
Noble in a flock, silly in a gaggle Fearsome hissers, ghastly gabblers Source of writing implements and downy sleep accessories Divine pâté providers, harbingers of fall.
What the heck....how come YOU get so many comments?? Psst. You can tell me your secret. Anyways, you really need to learn to spell Shalom. You're not a good Isreali! thanks for the comment. I'll add it to my other paltry one or two. lol
Go ahead, glutton. I'm not protecting that vegetarian of a daughter of yours anymore!
Masil, you mean honkies?
Weirsdo, excellent Rubbaiyat
Dotbar, I love your blog and I'm delighted you're here but I'm not any kind of Israeli so I'm mystified. Having really understanding, good-hearted, funny blog-friends is the secret. Don't sweat the content.
Verifier=wgayrha. Why does every verifier today remind me of Aral's post? I wonder if someone's trying to tell me something.
Sorry. that was my attempt at humor. You know, you wrote "sholom" (hebrew for peace, right?) when you posted your little man on my blogmap and I was trying to be funny about it. oh, never mind....maybe my family is right and I'm really NOT funny.......nah!
34 comments:
do you hear that melodious honking?
it is not cars looking for parking.
if you crane your head around,
a V in the sky can be found.
hand stretched out,
you shout:
GEESE!
What's that white stuff on your shoulder?
Is that a Model-T up in the sky?
I felt a chill, it's getting colder!
Oh, silly friends, good-bye good-bye
Did anyone realize that as a realtionship progresses the animal-nicknames are getting bigger?
sweet honey-bee --> silly goose --> stupid cow
verifier: wyncai- japanese for giant whale ;)
saucy birds who eat the exact same food as ganders but are not as smart as Walela The Talking Dog and Philosopher
obatg: an anagram of Tagbo The Flying Squirrel
A gaggle of ganders
Fowl flyers flowing far
Poultry with hare brains
Dddragon, that's true poetry. Glad you worked in a "V," silly goose.
Icy, I'm laughing. Good dog, and I'm glad you don't fly.
Monika, that's why I think relationships should have an 8-year term-limit. Try to stop things before people become "Darling Whale" and "The Old Elephant"
Karma, that's hysterical. Tell us about Tagbo, I only know Rocky.
TLP, in defense of your lagophile daughter I oppose use the term "hare brain." I think you mean "Person of Cognitive Lagomorphia"
Ah, Doug, but you don't mind Ambrose Bierce's using geese as a symbol of silliness. Inconsistent respect for animal dignity.
Well, hrmpf! Geese are goofy, and dumb bunny is redundant. They redeem themselves with us because they are attractive. Shallow creatures that we are. (Plus they're delicious.)
Aral's not an eiderphile. I'm trying to consider your daughter's feelings since you clearly do not!
LOL. I surrender dear. Speaking of deer...
Ha-ha-ha! I couldn't figure out who that was.
fdagor, ?. Don't know but I bet it has something to do with Aral's post today.
a spokesperson for all the man-geese in the world.
Rocky Racoon met his match, although he told the doctor it was only a scratch. Tagbo The Flying Squrrel, on the other hand, is the centre of the V formation. he is the victorious one. way to go, Tagbo!
wnuzv: when you think victory is zilch
It's a twofer!
ahvzaj - (said in a low, secretive and heavy German accent)...
I have the J and the goose flies at midnight.
A flock of very silly geese
had recently lost their lease.
So off to the sky
the group did fly
looking for a new home.
But then they saw a dog with a bone -
It was almost too good to be true,
a new home, out of the blue!
So now Tom and dear white Icy
find stepping thru the yard quite dicey.
But wait, wails Willie,
What about me?
I love that Geese gang
(He said with a bit of fang)
Walela gave a consenting yowl
When she thought of all that fowl.
But Doug shook his head at the dogs
(The source of many a blog)
"I thought you two were lagophiles
And loved to chase rabbits over the miles."
(okay, I’ve got to run now … )
Wow, dddragon!!
a4g, foin-graine sounds delicious.
Sreekesh, and there are a few aren't there?
Karma, I'm still mystified. Can you use crayon?
Oooh, Sar, secret code. You're a secret agent aren't you?
Hee-hee Dddragon.
I agree, Sar.
Not only am I not an eiderphile, but I don't love ducks, eider.
I'm a vegetarian, so I don't eat rabbits. TLP knows that. She's just being cruel.
Geese, n. Those popular chosen children who are not among the overlooked ducks.
Nah, Doug. It's just from watching too many episodes of Alias (love that show).
Aral, I wish I'd known that sooner. While I have no issue with your orientation toward women and rabbits, vegetarianism is an abomination. I support the Defense of Sausage Act constitutional amendment. Have at her, TLP. Cute pun, though.
Sar, that's what any spy would say.
gooses, geeses
i want my geese to lay gold eggs for easter
at least a hundred a day
and by the way....
dont care how, i want it now
Doug, Doug, Doug. Don't encourage meat-eating.
If some folks don't eat meat, then there's more meat for you and me. See? Like that. Don't go gettin' other folks to eat their fair share of meat.
You can see where that slippery slope would take you, no? If we made it legal for all to eat meat, well, some people would want to eat their dogs.
Excessively noisy.
Excessively poopy.
Excessively aggressive towards little Jamie Dawn when she just wanted to give them some bits of bread.
They scare me now.
Rio, I recommend not digging for them.
TLP, I recognized you this time. I really enjoy the way you find new tricks. Yoou're really good at that.
Jamie Dawn, if I find the goose that did that to you, I'll ring it's neck. Or, really, any goose.
esimqc, n. Igloo building code.
Geese ... yum. Geese with rabbit appetizer. Yummier!
Then I'll have some mutton pie and kidney pie for dessert.
geese-annual lawn decorators of the stinky kind as they move on to better more southern pastures.
Noble in a flock, silly in a gaggle
Fearsome hissers, ghastly gabblers
Source of writing implements and downy sleep accessories
Divine pâté providers, harbingers of fall.
What the heck....how come YOU get so many comments?? Psst. You can tell me your secret. Anyways, you really need to learn to spell Shalom. You're not a good Isreali! thanks for the comment. I'll add it to my other paltry one or two. lol
Go ahead, glutton. I'm not protecting that vegetarian of a daughter of yours anymore!
Masil, you mean honkies?
Weirsdo, excellent Rubbaiyat
Dotbar, I love your blog and I'm delighted you're here but I'm not any kind of Israeli so I'm mystified. Having really understanding, good-hearted, funny blog-friends is the secret. Don't sweat the content.
Verifier=wgayrha. Why does every verifier today remind me of Aral's post? I wonder if someone's trying to tell me something.
Carnivorous Dddragon, I was pansified! If Aral's sister's attacking her I may forgive her vegetarianness.
Alice, I knew they were on the payroll.
doug, I had also been taken in by TLP, and also just HAD to try it out myself. lol ~ I am so lame ~ I never knew what "pansified" meant before.
Sleepin' in, Dougie? It's time for a new word. Heck I've already had my morning walk. Get in here and blog.
Hi, Veej! I'll try to be kinder.
Dddragon, you're not lame. I knew the meaning of pansified long before I knew the word.
TLP, I'm actually kind of tickled to have a friend on the East Coast who notices my slow morning on the West. Thanks.
eycqorms, n.pl. What prevented my promptness this morning.
Sorry. that was my attempt at humor. You know, you wrote "sholom" (hebrew for peace, right?) when you posted your little man on my blogmap and I was trying to be funny about it. oh, never mind....maybe my family is right and I'm really NOT funny.......nah!
Oh, Dotbar, it was a fine attempt at humor. I had a long workweek and my memory wasn't so great. Please come back and stay funny.
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