Cash From Maury Povich

Tis an ode to the glory
of this unemployment story
Got no food to eat
Can't even wash my feet
A quick way to get cash- go on Maury!*


8th place in the "Economical Woe Limericks" contest by
Carolyn Devonshire

*The Maury Povich Show- similar to
Jerry Springer.

A. Green
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Taylor Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Nice going, Amy. Congrats and thanks for perusing my stuff. All the best, Ralph
Fraser Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 4:00 AM
Nice one Amy, many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James
Dietrich Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 11:21 PM
well, glad to see you got on top ten. this was one of my favorites! Luv, Andrea
Freeman Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Congratulation on your poem's 8th place. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Congrats Awesome Amy on your winning poem in the Limerick contest with this truly funny write as I commented previously.. Maury is the man ..so lets go get our cash girfriend... ..he's in Conn. now.. enjoy your big win.. with luv.. "Sweetheart"
Devonshire Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 8:38 AM
If Maury's handing out dough, where do I sign up for the show? Funny poem, Amy. Congratulations on your win. There were many super Souper entries! Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
June 11, 2010 at 4:33 PM
Or sit in an audience of an Oprah winfrey show the one day she happens to be giving out some great prizes! good unemployment STORY, Amy! Best of luck in the contest. LUv, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
June 10, 2010 at 6:04 PM
I did not know Maury was giving cash away.. let me go get in line..haha..he is now in CT. u know ..no more NYC.. so makes it a little tougher..haha.. good job Amy ..and good luck too.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"...
Green Avatar
June 10, 2010 at 3:25 PM
According to my friend, they got paid $500 each free and clear on top of airfare and hotel. And another friend's luggage got lost on the plane and they paid for a nice new wardrobe for him. Just what they told me.
Thekidster Avatar
June 10, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Are ya sure they get paid Amy? I was always left with the impression that only their hotel and meal bills were paid for as well as air fare. A friend of mine was on one of those shows and ran up a room service bill over $5,000.00. The network was livid but had no choice but to pay the tab. I'm sure they've made adjustments since then. Probably realized they'd be better off just paying their guests after that one. Best of luck in the contest. theKidster was here. (Soup Mail)
Green Avatar
June 10, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Yep, they do get paid. Some are B.S., some are not...I know a few people who have been on those shows and their stuff was all made up.
Kendrick Avatar
June 10, 2010 at 1:23 PM
Got a chuckle..I always wonder if they pay those people or if they are actors and actresses that get paid to act like they do...Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara
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