(lxxxi)
To plunder, to lie, to show your arse
are three essentials for climbing high.
Aristophanes
(lxxxii)
These days so many drama queens play professional tennis
and almost all of them men.
(lxxxiii)
It’s the intention of every interviewer on TV
to deliver a lecture instead of asking a question.
(lxxxiv)
Dearest Pam,
Your left ham is exceeded in beauty only by your right
but i have to say scram Pam, you’re spam!
(lxxxv)
You have the right to bear arms.
It’s enshrined and won’t be changed.
Even if you wanted change, it’s too late;
there are millions of guns out there
and people willing to use them.
Will there be another mass execution?
(lxxxvi)
The English are at their silliest and most embarrassing
when talking about the Royal Family and commentating on sport.
(lxxxvii)
Of course you have the right to freedom of expression,
we encourage and support it;
unfortunately, we can’t offer you protection 24/7
so bear in mind you may have to die for your right.
(lxxxviii)
Golf is the perfect game for today,
you can actually gain weight while playing.
(lxxxix)
Big game hunting would be fun
if the big game had guns.
(xc)
Shaw is right:
it’s not about having good manners or bad manners
but having the same manner for all human souls.
johnpoetflanagan 
Excellent, John — and you saved the best for last. Mega hugs!
Teagan
Thank You
thank you very much
Big hugs, too
john
Excellent posts, John, enjoyable and pointed ad ever. Thanks for sharing these.
Chris
Thank You once again for the wonderful encouragement
Ever
john
I’ve always said the same about big hunting… see how brave people would be if the big game could shoot back..
Gerry
Couldn’t agree more
Thank You for all the support
My best to You
john
Shaw’s should be built into anti-discrimination laws preamble
Excellent observation, Ina
and what a great and worthwhile idea and suggestion that is!
Big hugs
john
“It’s the intention of every interviewer on TV
to deliver a lecture instead of asking a question.”
It’s so true – we no longer have news.
Yes, Dan
i’m so fed up of these so-called interviewers, consummate amateurs,
only interested in hearing themselves;
i saw Amanpour the other day reading her notes while the interviewee was speaking and not paying the slightest attention to his answer – amateur!
Thank you, Dan
Best Always
john
From Aristophanes to Shaw – a terrific compilation.
Joan
Thank You
so much
Big hugs
john
Each of these got me! I love my mental image of lions popping up with guns and shooting back.
And the Brits on sports are hysterical!
Lions with weapons – a great and rewarding image
Thank You, Noelle
Big hugs
john
This is excellent, I smiled, I nodded in agreement, I dissolved in a spasm of giggles over #36! Great job.
Love,
Holly
Holly
Happy you enjoyed the post
Holly
Much love
john
To plunder, to lie, to show your arse
are three essentials for climbing high.
So true!
And we’ve not changed one bit since his time
Thank you, Bruce
john
“Shaw is right: it’s not about having good manners or bad manners but having the same manner for all human souls.” Perfect message for starting the week Uncle John ~ hope you have a lovely one. Sending TX big hugs your way ~
Thank you so much, Miss Mary
Always with love
uncle john
“we can’t offer you protection 24/7”
That’s why we “have the right to bear arms.” 🙂
Thank you Malcolm
for reading and responding
My best to You
john
“Shaw is right:
it’s not about having good manners or bad manners
but having the same manner for all human souls.” Loved the portion. very meaningful piece of writing.
Suchetana
Thank You very much
Best to You
john
🙂
“To plunder, to lie, to show your arse are three essentials for climbing high.” Yes of course, it is self evident as the results of such behavior which result in vile personality types, politicians, media members, lawyers and automobile and snake oil salesmen. Loved these John my dear friend. Thank you. Jon Michael
Good ole Aristophanes got it right; we’ve not changed at all, have we?
Thank You, Sir!
Ever Your Friend
john
‘Big game hunting would be fun
if the big game had guns.’
is my fave 🙂
Thank You
Gavin
yes, that’s a good one
Best to You
john
I. Love. These. All. Keep them coming.
Thank You so much for the great compliment
Best Always
john
Love them all! They make me smile!
Indah, Friend
Thank You
Much love
bapak john
Another little collection of gems. From scaling the corporate ladder, to self-serving media presenters to the perfection of Shaw’s observation – so well-chosen.
Angela, Friend
Thank You once again.
Always here for me.
Much love
john
Freedom of expressions is my favorite of this group. Wonderful John!