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Now let me be the first to hasten to say, And all your smirks and snide remarks allay, That I've never darkened the door of a cabaret, Where exquisite damsels are on display! But (I'm told) they don't wear fancy tutus like in a ballet. Heavens no! They're scantily clad (I'm told) and they sway! And of their practiced gyrations (I'm told) there's quite an array! Their hugging that pole (I'm told) will certainly spin your toupee! They must be on guard (I'm told) to keep lecherous geezers at bay! A few bucks slipped in their cleavage (I'm told) is their meager pay! Shucks! This has piqued my interest - I must check it out some day! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 3 in Miranda Lambert's "Burlesque Boutique" Contest - April 2011

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Date: 4/16/2011 10:38:00 AM
I can't stop laughing. 'will certainily spin your toupee', that has got to be the best line I've heard in a long time. Thanks for making my day. The tears are running down my cheeks I am laughing so hard. Many congrats on your win, Robert. Lainie
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Date: 4/13/2011 2:52:00 PM
Very cleverly done..Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 4/13/2011 5:34:00 AM
Congratulations for your win Bob in the contest "Burlesque Boutique" sponsored by Miranda Lambert. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/13/2011 3:39:00 AM
Many Congratulations Robert on your 3rd place win in this Burlesque Boutique contest.Nice write. Gautami
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Date: 4/12/2011 11:16:00 PM
I remember this sly one. congratulations, robert, a very well deserved win.
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Date: 4/12/2011 5:11:00 PM
{so you say ;)} LOL Could write here Congrad's on your win nice to see you stepping out of the norm for you a bit! Congrad's Light & Love Always
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Date: 4/12/2011 4:44:00 PM
Congrats. on third place Bob. Agape, Moses
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Date: 4/12/2011 12:35:00 PM
I love the innocence of (I'm told) line!!! Ha ha....that was a delight!! Congrats!!
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Date: 4/12/2011 12:22:00 PM
Many congratulations Robert on your win in Randa's fine contest....:)
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Date: 4/12/2011 9:35:00 AM
Congrats Bob on your dynamic success in the Burlesque contest with this fantastic array of words so spectacular luv.. so happy to see u among the top three biggies luv..
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Date: 4/12/2011 9:13:00 AM
Cngratulations on the third place win in the contest, Bob
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Date: 4/12/2011 8:41:00 AM
Marvelous, I couldn't stop laughing while reading your entry..CONGRATS Rob...Randa
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Date: 3/19/2011 7:15:00 AM
oh wow, now you have an excuse to have that " first experience" thing watching burlesque, bob... smart, smart and winning luck to you! :) hugggs, nette
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Date: 3/17/2011 11:27:00 AM
Nothing at all subtle about the "I'm told," Bob and I found that very witty! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/17/2011 9:33:00 AM
LOL You convinced yourself to go to the burlesque show just by writing about it. Very funny, Bob (or so I'm told). Wishing you success in Randa's contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/17/2011 7:54:00 AM
Excellent entry, my friend. Humorous piece. Good luck. By the way, who was it that "told" you all that stuff? I've "heard" it's all true! You guys have a great weekend. God bless. Ralphie
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Date: 3/16/2011 11:20:00 PM
hahaha, all those sly (I"m told) l lines. Something tells me the man doth backwardly protest too much!!!
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Date: 3/16/2011 7:34:00 PM
Just too good!! I enjoyed the laugh even at my age. Great write, good luck in the contest. Caryl
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