A Mary Ann Kind'A Guy

I knew back then when I was a little boy
Though I didn’t quite understand why
That when the girls I would start to enjoy
I was bound to be a Mary Ann kind’a guy.

Although to be honest, I certainly must admit
Something about Ginger had really caught my eye
I loved her curves and her really big … smile
But I was sworn to be a Mary Ann kind’a guy.

I rushed right home every day after school
Watching reruns for this girl I’d hope to spy
Skipper and Gilligan were somehow kind’a cool
But I really was a Mary Ann kind’a guy.

When I grew up and found a girl to marry me
This I tell you and I swear it’s not a lie
She was the spitting image of that girl on my TV
And just right for a Mary Ann kind’a guy.


by, Joe Flach, copyright 5/8/2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 5:42 PM
Very clever way to tell about your favorite show..Enjoyed reading it this eve..Congrats on your winning work..Sara
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February 10, 2012 at 11:03 AM
A belated Congratulations on your win in Michael's "Old TV Show" contest Joe. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 2:28 AM
Joe congrats on your win, I contemplated doing the same theme..David
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February 9, 2012 at 1:46 AM
Lovely Joe , don't' know the show but like the rhyme Congratulations xx
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February 8, 2012 at 10:08 PM
Absolutely Super!
Guzzi Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 5:44 PM
LOL because you ALWAYS vakued the inside above the outside and a brain above a boob ;) Congrad's Light & Love
Richards Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 5:06 PM
Love this one!!! One of my kids favorite shows.....I can still sing that darn song in my head!!! Great work, Joe!
Devonshire Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 4:32 PM
Congratulations on your win, Joe! I loved Gilligan's Island and thought Ginger looked hot, but who could beat a cute little farm girl in cut-off shorts? I swear every guy I knew back then was in love with Mary Ann. How awesome that your wife looks like her!! Really enjoyed this. Love, Carolyn
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February 8, 2012 at 4:18 PM
congrats Joe on a number one spot for this exciting piece on this wonderful show luv..
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February 8, 2012 at 4:12 PM
Congratulations on your win Joe. Ginger may have been the movie star, but Maryann was the common down-to-earth female on the show, and thus more believable. Good descriptive write with great rhyming. Way to go Joe!
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February 8, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Oh! Another one of my favorite shows...this is a great poem..every line!! Gwendolen
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May 19, 2010 at 6:34 AM
Joe, I really like this, well done. JY Soup mail Joe.
Green Avatar
May 16, 2010 at 12:39 PM
This was great! I had a crush on the Professor! LOL
Johnson Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 10:33 PM
How very nice. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 7:52 PM
Congrats Joe on your success in my TV contest with this wonderful write.. appreciate your constant support..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Palli Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 7:30 AM
Hey, Joe Thnaks for the compliment! At the moment I seem to have a lull in my creativity. don't know why. Will patiently wait for the inspiration to come. Susan
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May 9, 2010 at 7:12 AM
Joe, this is fantastic. I could picture you walking home through your words. If this is not on the podium, I'll eat my hat. Darn, i better buy a hat - haha. Good luck in the contest, and thank you for your kind comments on " Reflections " much appreciated >> James
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May 9, 2010 at 5:27 AM
I LOVE this, Joe. Seems all the boys had a thing for Mary Ann's homespun charms. I thought the professor was "kinda cool." Fun memories! Love, Carolyn
Palli Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 1:38 AM
Enjoyed! glad you found her.
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May 9, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Good choice. Always choose Mary Ann over Ginger, h e l l o?...absolutely, no doubt. Again another well written poem.
Roberts Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 10:24 PM
cool, I loved Gilligan's Island too , thank you for the comment on "Castle" and I wish you good luck in the contest
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