Compare and Contrast Exercise

An earthling knows what he likes, 
as he soars and he sails river pikes.  
He has two arms and two legs,
is not hatched from eggs,
and is perfectly suited for bikes.

Yet, folks from the planet of Zentical,
with one arm, three legs, and a tentacle,
can't steer a bike,
which they really dislike. 
Other than that, they're nearly identical.
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Godwin Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 6:08 PM
FUN, a good time read of which I'm always in need. I think the Zenticals were in one episode of Star Trek, ok, no, but they should have been. CayCay
Crandall Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Thanks, CayCay! All I can remember for Star Trek is tribbles and klingons. 😄
Dietrich Avatar
August 26, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Love your whimsy, my friend 😄
Crandall Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Haha, glad it I can give you a chuckle!😄
Wolf Avatar
August 26, 2026 at 7:17 PM
I think I appreciate this almost as much as Isaac Asimov surely would. Cheers! ~ Gershon
Crandall Avatar
August 26, 2026 at 7:26 PM
😀😀
Rodrigues Avatar
August 26, 2026 at 4:09 PM
LOL! you’re speaking alien!
Crandall Avatar
August 26, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Sticking to what I know 😀😀
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