Limericks

A scientist said to his mate
“We came from the line of primate!”
Said one of the men,
While waving his pen,
“Refer to yourself, not us, mate.”

An ape heard the scientist say
That men share the same gene as they.
The ape proudly said,
“You’d wish you were dead--
Insult us no more or you’ll pay.”

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Date: 11/3/2024 7:38:00 AM
Love your sense of humour Ryan, how dare those scientists insult those apes.
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Date: 10/25/2024 12:02:00 PM
I love limericks, wonderful job and I agree with the ape they should stop insulting them.
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Date: 7/25/2024 5:59:00 AM
Cool ones, Ryan:) glad you don't believe in this nonsense...
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Date: 5/27/2024 3:48:00 AM
Good one, Congratultions
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Date: 5/26/2024 3:14:00 PM
Ha. Good one. Reminds me of Planet of the Apes. Big congrats on your win
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Date: 5/25/2024 6:53:00 PM
Ha! Funny! Congrats
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Date: 5/25/2024 9:31:00 AM
Ryan, a great set of limericks, creative and fun. Congratulations on your first place win!
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Date: 5/6/2024 9:11:00 PM
Quite a fun write. Loved them.
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Date: 5/6/2024 8:47:00 PM
I can see why the ape was insulted. It reminds of this old song, "the monkey speaks his mind".
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Date: 5/6/2024 12:54:00 PM
excellent limerick I am amazed this is your first! I never wrote a limerick until I joined sup as a total novice in 2013 and its my favourite form:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/6/2024 6:07:00 AM
Hello Ryan, These limericks sparked a chuckle in me. They playfully dance around the idea of evolution and the relationship between humans and primates. The witty banter between the scientist and the ape adds a humorous twist to a topic that can sometimes be taken too seriously. It's fascinating how a few simple lines can provoke thought while also entertaining. It reminds me of the power of language to convey complex ideas in a light-hearted manner. Amusing verses! - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 5/5/2024 11:31:00 PM
lol clever enjoyed your witty limericks!
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Ryan Gayagay
Date: 5/5/2024 11:33:00 PM
Thank you, my friend! My first attempt at such poetry form. You are much encouraging.
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