Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Failed clerihew attempt: I can’t get this one to rhyme!

Francis Berger
Eats a sandwich
When he gets hungry
Over in Europe.

5 comments:

Lucas said...

Maybe try a different sandwich name, something italian maybe? Oh, I know, he worked for an austrian university, maybe a german sandwich will rhyme?

Francis Berger said...

I like it the way it is. Who needs rhymes when you have a sandwich?!

Wm Jas Tychonievich said...

I tried that, Lucas, but Leberkässemmel doesn't rhyme, either.

Francis Berger said...

There -- see? I rest my case.

Bruce Charlton said...

I don't think you have Yet earned the right to break the rules...

That's only permitted for accredited clerihew masters.

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