# Loopy Limericks

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [February 8, 2015, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149 "2015-02-08T21:37:07Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 257

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**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2024, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5130 "2024-03-04T05:34:03Z")

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A hapless young baker named Phil  
Liked to butter his baguette and chill  
Margarine would not do  
Since he had not a clue  
That hydrogenated oils can kill.

There was a corrupt judge named Clarence

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**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5131 "2024-03-04T12:54:44Z")

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There was a corrupt judge named Clarence  
Who inherited greed from his parents

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**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5132 "2024-03-04T18:23:57Z")

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There was a corrupt judge named Clarence  
Who inherited greed from his parents.  
He said, "Not a bribe

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**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5133 "2024-03-04T21:29:43Z")

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There was a corrupt judge named Clarence  
Who inherited greed from his parents.  
He said, "Not a bribe  
They’re just part of my tribe

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**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2024, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5134 "2024-03-04T23:17:43Z")

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There was a corrupt judge named Clarence  
Who inherited greed from his parents.  
He said, “Not a bribe  
They’re just part of my tribe.  
Not joining them wouldn’t be fair-ence.”

I’m re-reading Agatha Christie

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**Author:** ![Ferris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ferris/32/11573_2.png) [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2024, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5135 "2024-03-04T23:56:08Z")

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I’m re-reading Agatha Christie  
‘Cos I like books with plots that are twisty

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**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\
**Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5136 "2024-03-07T03:31:22Z")

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I’m re-reading Agatha Christie  
‘Cos I like books with plots that are twisty.  
That’s why movies like _‘Argylle’_

note – saw _Argylle_ last night with my new lady friend, and really, really enjoyed it.  
If you liked the _Kingsman_ movies, I think you’ll also like _Argylle_

_ **-“BB”-** _

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**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\
**Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5137 "2024-03-07T06:04:18Z")

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I’m re-reading Agatha Christie  
‘Cos I like books with plots that are twisty.  
That’s why movies like _‘Argylle’_  
Keep me intrigued for a while

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**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\
**Post date:** [March 12, 2024, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5138 "2024-03-12T00:55:48Z")

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I’m re-reading Agatha Christie  
‘Cos I like books with plots that are twisty.  
That’s why movies like _‘Argylle’_  
Keep me intrigued for a while  
There’s nothing quite like a good mystery.

Super Tuesday came and it went

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**Author:** ![Ferris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ferris/32/11573_2.png) [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\
**Post date:** [March 12, 2024, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5139 "2024-03-12T01:20:28Z")

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Super Tuesday came and it went  
So for those in the ‘publican tent

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**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\
**Post date:** [March 12, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5140 "2024-03-12T19:31:15Z")

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Super Tuesday came and it went  
So for those in the ‘publican tent.  
They knew all along

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**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\
**Post date:** [March 12, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5141 "2024-03-12T23:01:48Z")

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Super Tuesday came and it went  
So for those in the ‘publican tent.  
They knew all along  
that they got it all wrong

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**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5142 "2024-03-22T20:55:44Z")

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Super Tuesday came and it went  
So for those in the ‘publican tent.  
They knew all along  
that they got it all wrong  
And legal fees had all donations spent.

At last spring has sprung

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**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5143 "2024-03-22T21:22:37Z")

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At last spring has sprung  
But I’m stuck here in this iron lung

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**Author:** ![Ferris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ferris/32/11573_2.png) [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5144 "2024-03-23T01:48:32Z")

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At last spring has sprung  
But I’m stuck here in this iron lung  
So I can’t find a way

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**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5145 "2024-03-23T02:05:19Z")

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At last spring has sprung  
But I’m stuck here in this iron lung  
So I can’t find a way  
To go outside and play

_ **-“BB”-** _

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**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5146 "2024-03-29T21:42:19Z")

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At last spring has sprung  
But I’m stuck here in this iron lung  
So I can’t find a way  
To go outside and play  
I just lay here and listen to the “ka-chung”.

The Key Bridge came tumbling down

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**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2024, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5147 "2024-03-30T03:18:07Z")

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The Key Bridge came tumbling down,  
Causing all who were watching to frown

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**Author:** ![Ferris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ferris/32/11573_2.png) [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\
**Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5148 "2024-04-04T02:01:16Z")

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The Key Bridge came tumbling down,  
Causing all who were watching to frown  
As such disruption of trade

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**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\
**Post date:** [April 4, 2024, 8:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loopy-limericks/712149/5149 "2024-04-04T08:43:02Z")

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The Key Bridge came tumbling down,  
Causing all who were watching to frown  
As such disruption of trade  
And traffic slowed to a parade

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