# Build a Haiku **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [February 12, 2015, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443 "2015-02-12T03:08:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Nyerguson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3be4f8/32.png) [@Nyerguson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nyerguson)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2015, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/142 "2015-11-05T00:30:21Z")
We need a new rule. Something to spice this thread up ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2015, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/143 "2015-11-05T03:04:06Z")
We need a new rule. Something to spice this thread up. Pumpkin pie to post? The War on Christmas ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2015, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/144 "2015-11-05T03:40:50Z")
The War on Christmas This year? Started in August! ☹ ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2015, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/145 "2015-11-07T15:56:25Z")
The War on Christmas This year? Started in August! A pre-emptive strike? ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2015, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/146 "2015-11-07T16:55:13Z")
A pre-emptive strike? _All_ of the politicians? ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2015, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/147 "2015-11-08T16:07:25Z")
A pre-emptive strike? All of the politicians? Can I go first, please? Thanksgiving’s coming (Apologies for previous SNAFU) ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blue_blistering_barnacle/32/3386_2.png) [@Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blue_Blistering_Barnacle)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2015, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/148 "2015-11-09T04:43:37Z")
Thanksgiving’s coming. Apologies accepted. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2015, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/149 "2015-11-11T21:59:38Z")
Thanksgiving’s coming. Apologies accepted. Ever so thankful. The Peanuts movie ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2015, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/150 "2015-11-11T23:00:17Z")
The Peanuts movie Costs more than peanuts to see ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blue_blistering_barnacle/32/3386_2.png) [@Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blue_Blistering_Barnacle)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2015, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/151 "2015-11-12T04:17:54Z")
The Peanuts Movie Costs more than peanuts to see. Good Grief, Charlie Brown! I’m watching TV ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2015, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/152 "2015-11-13T01:19:55Z")
I’m watching TV Until the chips run out, then ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blue_blistering_barnacle/32/3386_2.png) [@Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blue_Blistering_Barnacle)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2015, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/153 "2015-11-13T03:14:02Z")
I’m watching TV Until the chips run out, then I’ll change the channel. My dog craves long walks ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2015, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/154 "2015-11-13T06:08:07Z")
My dog craves long walks. _MY_ dog prefers the sofa. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2015, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/155 "2015-11-14T03:00:48Z")
My dog craves long walks. MY dog prefers the sofa. Get down! No! Bad Dog! Long day tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blue_blistering_barnacle/32/3386_2.png) [@Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blue_Blistering_Barnacle)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2015, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/156 "2015-11-14T04:39:19Z")
Long day tomorrow 'Cuz, you know, summer solstice ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/157 "2015-11-18T02:22:29Z")
Long day tomorrow 'Cuz, you know, summer solstice, But a short night looms. Flannel sheets are warm ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/158 "2015-11-18T03:09:59Z")
Flannel sheets are warm But she is even warmer ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2015, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/159 "2015-11-18T04:18:43Z")
Flannel sheets are warm But she is even warmer: Debbie the Great Dane. Love some pumpkin pie ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/160 "2015-11-20T18:18:57Z")
Love some pumpkin pie. Even better - pumpkin beer ---
**Author:** ![Tread](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Tread](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tread)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2015, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443/161 "2015-12-05T21:06:53Z")
Love some pumpkin pie. Even better - pumpkin beer Jack 'O Lantern Brew Holiday Time’s Near [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-haiku/712443.md?page=9)