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He Nose How To Pick Em

A Chinese professor from Bowes
used chopsticks when picking his nose
He’s down on his luck 
one chopstick got stuck -
he’s skipping his lunch I suppose!


N/A	in a A Succinct Treat	Contest Judged on 12/20/18

10/30/18

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Bobby May November 29, 2018 at 7:28 AM Way funny! Jan Allison November 29, 2018 at 7:31 AM It's one of my personal favourites Bobby!:-) hugs jan xx

John Michaels November 14, 2018 at 3:39 PM Great limerick, Jan! Always provokes a chuckle or two!! Regards, John. Jan Allison November 16, 2018 at 7:47 AM Thanks John this is one of my personal faves lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie November 10, 2018 at 5:12 PM G'day Jan … actually I do believe he sold it to a one armed Chinaman - thanks for the giggle Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison November 10, 2018 at 5:34 PM Lol lindsay:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jack Horne November 9, 2018 at 3:14 PM LOL, love the way your mind works Jan Allison November 9, 2018 at 4:12 PM Lol Jack I worry about where this stuff comes from but I get a silly idea and in less than a limerick forms:-) Hugs Jan xx

Pashang Salehi November 4, 2018 at 4:03 PM I'm glad that I stopped by... Jan Allison November 4, 2018 at 4:14 PM I think its one of my best, or maybe my worst lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf November 3, 2018 at 9:45 PM Still laughing at this title. That Jan, she nose how to write limericks!! :) gw Jan Allison November 4, 2018 at 2:37 AM You've made my day by commenting on the title lol:-) I just couldn't resist the wordplay in it:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong October 31, 2018 at 5:01 AM This is very humorous Jan. I may skip showing this to my Chinese hubby though as he may think I am making fun of him. : ) Jan Allison October 31, 2018 at 6:25 PM I think that is very wise of you Connie!:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso October 31, 2018 at 2:41 AM So funny! Jan Allison October 31, 2018 at 6:25 PM Cheers Art:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich October 30, 2018 at 9:15 PM Jan, your limerick meter in this one is so spot on! AND it's great humor. An excellent limerick example for one and all. Jan Allison October 31, 2018 at 6:25 PM Thanks Andrea I think this is one of my best!:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire October 30, 2018 at 8:29 PM Hilarious, Jan! (Like the funny picture too.) Love, Carolyn Jan Allison October 30, 2018 at 8:31 PM got to say its one of my faves Carolyn lol its gross but funny at the same time:-) hugs jan xx

Pat Adams October 30, 2018 at 4:19 PM I love this Jan! A FAV, (PICK) for me! Well crafted, thought out, rhymed, and, and, and, "JANish"......pat Jan Allison October 30, 2018 at 5:42 PM I'd pick it is a fave if I could Pat lol:-) hugs jan xx

Barry Stebbings October 30, 2018 at 2:10 PM Ha, Ha, Definitely one of your best, Jan. // Barry. Jan Allison October 30, 2018 at 5:42 PM I'd definitely pick it as a fave Barry lol:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen October 30, 2018 at 1:42 PM ...... Yuck ... this was nasty, Jan :) ... :))) ... love it :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison October 30, 2018 at 5:42 PM lol Anne Lise I love that comment!:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile October 30, 2018 at 11:33 AM Love this Jan, Wontons will never be the same for me!! Happy Tuesday xxoo Jan Allison October 30, 2018 at 12:45 PM Lol are they crispy wonton Mike lol, I had such fun writing this one:-) Hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 30, 2018 at 8:40 AM LOL!!! Comedic gold dear poetess ;)) xomo! Jan Allison October 30, 2018 at 12:42 PM Thanks mo:-) Hugs Jan xx

Chris Green October 30, 2018 at 7:55 AM OMG...you have outdone yourself this time Jan. It' snot what I expected. : ) Jan Allison October 30, 2018 at 12:40 PM Thanks Chris I think this is one of my best ever lol:-) Hugs Jan xx Lin Lane October 30, 2018 at 10:34 AM ha Chris. She'll love your remarks.

Joanna Daniel October 30, 2018 at 7:53 AM Ha ha, funny one, Jan Jan Allison October 30, 2018 at 12:38 PM Thanks Jo:-) Hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane October 30, 2018 at 7:20 AM Well, just gross me out. I don't think I'll be using chopsticks any time soon. You silly, but clever woman. Jan Allison October 30, 2018 at 12:37 PM Got to say I really giggled writing this one:-) Hugs Jan xx

Lifes' Tapestry October 30, 2018 at 6:53 AM Oh that just reminded me of my son - on picking his nose, I told to stop and he informed me he was hungry. I guess perhaps your Chinaman will not starve. A memoir to giggle at - thank you :) Jan Allison October 30, 2018 at 12:36 PM Oh that is so funny, thanks for sharing lol:-) Hugs Jan xx