Maniac President's Song

(A parody of the Modern Major-General's Song from "The Pirates of Penzance" by Gilbert and Sullivan.)

I am the very model of a very stable genius.
Compared to mine all others’ ...brains... are positively weeny; yes,
My grasp of science, history, and law is astronomical.
No need to read; I go by feel! (It’s highly economical.)
My sober tweets would make a truly fine encyclopedia
For fighting lies of traitors in the damn elitist media.
It’s sad how badly haters hate and treat me like a meanie; yes,
And all because I am, in fact, a very stable genius.

I see the world in black and white; hooray for monochromacy!
It shows the unnecessity of nuance and diplomacy.
No matter what I do, my fans consider me adorable;
Their loyalty to how I roll is not the least deplorable.
A win like mine (I surely could have had a clear majority!)
By common wisdom should confer a little more authority.
In short, I envy autocrats like Kim and Mussolini; yes,
I am the very model of a very stable genius.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Bilverstone Avatar
August 14, 2024 at 2:29 AM
I am not in a position to comment on the content of this poem, but I am impressed by the way you have managed to fit it to one of my favourite G&S songs. Well done.
Babbit Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 11:18 AM
The truth lay in every word.
Mills  Avatar
January 26, 2019 at 4:03 PM
I'm guessing you are a genius with an IQ of at least 140. I enjoyed reading your poem!
Cozart Avatar
January 9, 2019 at 3:21 PM
This is astoundingly clever and perfectly metered. Bravo! Fave.
Morris Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 7:45 PM
Thanks, Dale.
Flood Avatar
January 7, 2019 at 7:00 AM
Gob smacking genius in itself, Ed. Absolutely brilliant.
Morris Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 7:45 PM
Thanks, Terry.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 1:59 PM
Hello Ed Morris, I wouold think there would be a lot of people lined up to buy a fountain of knowledge. have a nice day my friend.
Gentry Avatar
January 3, 2019 at 1:21 PM
Lol.It's rare to read any Obama satire at all never mind a piece that captures his arrogance and world view. I love it!
Braun Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 5:56 AM
Well written to something I've heard before, hmmmm? Modern Major-General's Song... very good choice! Love it. And to be clear Mussolini is the father of fascism which is national socialism, which is the new Democrat (Socialist) Party of America, and North Korean dictators have nothing in common with Pres. Trump. That's more in line with Democrat leadership, like the way they passed ACA (Obama Care) ... unconstitutional. Other than that, very creative 4 out of 5 stars.
Devonshire Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 2:12 PM
And he's probably the only one who thinks he's a genius. Absolutely adored this satirical poem, Ed. It does seem like he admires some not-so-nice people. This is going to my faves. Congratulations on your placement in Nina's contest. Sending wishes for happy holidays, Carolyn
Morris Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 6:18 PM
Thanks. I definitely had a lot of material to work with on this one. :-)
Gauthier Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 10:45 AM
I burst into laughter at ""My sober tweets would make a truly fine encyclopedia". Don't be offended if I'm not waiting iat the front of the line to buy this fountain of knowledge. LOL
Morris Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 11:28 AM
:-)
Allison Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 9:32 AM
BRILLIANT!!!! I would have given it top billing lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Watson Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 3:44 PM
I sang my way all the way through this, Ed! How witty and such excellent rhythm and rhyme! I shan't as a Brit comment on the content matter but I think that Gilbert and Sullivan and the 'Major general' himself would have admired this!
Morris Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 4:59 PM
Thanks. As an American, I have no choice but to try to find humor (or humour :-) ) in the situation. :-)
Awtry Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 10:51 PM
back to fave!
Awtry Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 10:40 PM
Dude this is so good, that I don't even want to like it and I do! Wow!
Morris Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 11:16 AM
Thank you. :-)
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