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House of Cards

Play hearts?
  No smarts

Blackjack?
  Lack knack

Go fish?
  You wish

Try bridge?
  Ask Midge

Old Maid?
  Afraid

Cribbage?
  Priv'lege

Euchre?
  Nuke her

Hold 'em?
  Fold 'em

Psst:
 Poker?
  Mediocre

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Linda Alice Fowler

March 5, 2021 at 8:31 AM

Cards were frowned upon by maternal relatives. Dominoes, 42 - all good. Ha! I love many card games. Cute gw. laf

Gershon Wolf

March 5, 2021 at 10:45 AM

Both Judaism and Christianity had strictures against playing cards. In Judaism, a card-player was viewed as someone who was not making the world a better place. He was not permitted to witness documents or testify in court. In Christianity, I think that it used to be considered immoral, kind of like buying liquor on Sundays used to be. As for me, I play my cards close to the vest. lol. Cheers, gw

Richard Lamoureux

March 5, 2021 at 5:25 AM

At least they are playing with a full deck except those euchre players. This was fun Gershon.

Gershon Wolf

March 5, 2021 at 10:46 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Richard! :) gw

Tom Cunningham

March 5, 2021 at 1:11 AM

Great string of footles Gershon, you write one you just got to keep going. Tom

Gershon Wolf

March 5, 2021 at 10:47 AM

Ha, ha! You're right, Tom... At least cards aren't like potato chips. I.e., I won't gain weight. In fact, the way I play, I'll lose weight, as my wallet will shrink. lol. Thanks, gw