# The Linking Limerick Game **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 15, 2003, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705 "2003-09-15T12:18:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![pierre72](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b2d939/32.png) [@pierre72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pierre72)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/81 "2003-09-17T14:09:34Z")
RotorHead, I’m afraid to guess Your landmass is soon to be **blessed** By Isabelle’s visitation Which may change your location To 76North 37West ---
**Author:** ![Hamadryad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6de8d8/32.png) [@Hamadryad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamadryad)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/82 "2003-09-17T14:11:22Z")
On this landmass we _ **cower** _ and shake Izzy scares us, and make no mistake. Yeah, the East Coast is scared But we’re getting prepared. Well…at least there won’t be an earthquake. The **Rotorhead** has gone askew He’ll miss us all; we’ll miss him, too But he’ll be back: we all have hope There’s no seceding from The Dope! ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/83 "2003-09-17T16:20:36Z")
In the hurricane’s face, yes, we cower Stunned and awed by its terrible power. We are humbled, in shock At raw Nature _ **amok** _ Yet she’s Mother as well of the flower. ---
**Author:** ![Algernon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a183cd/32.png) [@Algernon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Algernon)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/84 "2003-09-17T17:49:30Z")
EddyTeddyFreddy, a username of male names three. Yet from earlier posts do I conclude that you’re really a she? Here in the heartland, no hurricane do we fear. Yet tornados send us to the _ **cellar** _ nearly every year. But the thing that is worst, Involves a simple little thirst. For to truly run amok is to run out of beer. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/85 "2003-09-17T18:41:25Z")
From the cellar my cats will come out: Ed, Ted, Fred: orange-striped, with white snout. They were males till the vet Eunuchized them. And yet **EdTedFred]** is a she without doubt. Sophie, Sylvia – sisters – are black; So’s Serena. With buff orange back And white paws: Veggie Boys! Squash and Pumpkin – love toys! That’s my eight. Yes, I am a bit _ **cracked** _. ---
**Author:** ![Oy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bc8723/32.png) [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/86 "2003-09-17T20:22:38Z")
I usually try to have tact, But dear **handyman** , it is a fact That your moon’s shining bright, Oh, so rounded and white But unfortunately, a bit cracked! ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/87 "2003-09-17T22:49:14Z")
A handyman[/y] you can depend on Is a treasure! A guy you can send on A job, big or small Hang a door! Paint the hall! Handyman, put your _ **magical** _ mend on. ---
**Author:** ![ThreeLeggedBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b4bc9f/32.png) [@ThreeLeggedBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThreeLeggedBob)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/88 "2003-09-17T23:12:06Z")
The magical Lord Voldemort Enjoyed killing muggles for sport. But then Harry Potter Turned him to an **otter** , Which left him without a retort. ---
**Author:** ![Oy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bc8723/32.png) [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2003, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/89 "2003-09-17T23:19:49Z")
A **gallant** young fish in the water Played naughty games with the daughter Of a mammal - “Oh No!” All the neighbors would go. “Stick to your own kind, you otter!” ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2003, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/90 "2003-09-18T00:56:33Z")
Great Gallant Fox once was a foal Who rather would _ **gallop** _ than stroll. Thoroughbred for the track Bright-silked jockey on back Running fast as he passed every pole. ---
**Author:** ![LilyoftheValley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/54ee81/32.png) [@LilyoftheValley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LilyoftheValley)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2003, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/91 "2003-09-18T01:41:01Z")
To the seafood restaurant we would gallop For the chance to eat a fresh scallop But it caused me to act – _ **Aphrodisiac** _! The night ended feeling my pal up. ---
**Author:** ![Oy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bc8723/32.png) [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2003, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/92 "2003-09-18T02:03:11Z")
Upon swallowing an aphrodisaic One can turn into a Dionysiac. But avoid being **lewd** - In fact, best be a prude If you want to end up an Elysiac! ---
**Author:** ![dopetalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@dopetalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dopetalker)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2003, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/93 "2003-09-18T02:21:31Z")
There once was a man from Nantucket With an eye as big as a bucket His limerick fix (sinnish) Was nearly his finish 'Til finally he shouted, ‘Aw shuck it.’ ---
**Author:** ![dopetalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@dopetalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dopetalker)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2003, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/94 "2003-09-18T02:23:24Z")
Wait-wrong page ---
**Author:** ![dopetalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@dopetalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dopetalker)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2003, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/95 "2003-09-18T02:47:35Z")
There once was a lewd Dionysiac who swallowed a huge aphrodisiac The chicks couldn’t run From him fast enough, son, Though now he could vault himself fro and back ---
**Author:** ![dopetalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@dopetalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dopetalker)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2003, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/96 "2003-09-18T02:58:39Z")
But the aphrodisiac failed Soon after it made him prevail The size once more was just like before And all the ladies exhaled ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2003, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/97 "2003-09-18T03:08:24Z")
Amusing, **dopetalker** – but check the first page for the rules of the linking game. Meanwhile, I’ll continue the game with the last link word: Though limericks often are lewd, With _ **double** _ entendres, or crude, This game is much milder Instead of much wilder, In here, you won’t find it blue-hued. ---
**Author:** ![LilyoftheValley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/54ee81/32.png) [@LilyoftheValley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LilyoftheValley)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2003, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/98 "2003-09-18T03:37:58Z")
When you have kids who are double You’ll find that you have lots of trouble. The best way to avoid Tricks to make you _ **annoyed** _ Is to seal each one in his own bubble. ---
**Author:** ![TeaElle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8491ac/32.png) [@TeaElle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeaElle)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2003, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/99 "2003-09-18T03:41:29Z")
A thick double burger I crave For a shake of vanilla I’d rave But meat I do eschew And **milk** does make me spew So against unfulfilled desires I’ll be brave ---
**Author:** ![Shai\_tan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Shai\_tan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shai_tan)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2003, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705/100 "2003-09-18T04:44:07Z")
The beverage that helps me digest Is often found in a breast When cookies I bake My **thirst** I do slake With a glass of milk; it’s the best! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-linking-limerick-game/201705.md?page=6)