A Tale of Kosher Shrimp

Hymie Frankel sat in a restaurant
   in the courtyard of a mall
Hymie was aware for sure
  that the fare wasn’t kosher at all

The Rabbi of Hymie’s synagogue
  just happened to walk past
When he noticed where Hymie was
  he let out an awful gasp

Hymie, friend, what’s eating you
  You know you mustn’t dine here
‘Now don’t you fret, Rabbi Cohen
  There’s nothing whatsoever to fear’

‘You’ve seen me order, have you not?’
  ‘Yes, I have, but what’s that got—’
‘And you’ve seen me eat the shrimp they brought?’
  ‘Yes, I have. That’s why I’m so hot—’ 

‘Then, good! You’ll surely agree with the court’s decision  
   ~  I’m dining under strict Rabbinic supervision!’
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Liguori Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 10:55 AM
What an interesting tale!
Wolf Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 4:58 PM
Thank you, Robert. Appreciated, gw
Gentile Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 4:57 AM
Hymie sure told him, GW!! A fun read this morning! happy Tuesday from Florida!!
Wolf Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 4:55 PM
Hymie's a blooming genius! Thanks, Mike.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 27, 2022 at 4:20 PM
LOL…a hoot!
Wolf Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 4:51 PM
Oh, I forgot to mention the name of the restaurant. It was a hoot -- HOOTERS. No wonder the Rabbi was walking by.' Heh, heh.
Lawless Avatar
June 27, 2022 at 1:01 PM
so the Rabbi got the tables turned on him in the restaurant.....
Wolf Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 4:48 PM
That Rabbi sure was gobsmacked there. Hymie hasn't lost his touch...
Bauer Avatar
June 27, 2022 at 11:40 AM
Ha! Very funny, Gershon!
Wolf Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 4:40 PM
Hymie turned the tables on the Rabbi, eh?! lol. Thanks, ilene!
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