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Tania Kitchin's Cartoon Character Clerihew Contest

8/12/2025

Mister Magoo appeared as a cartoon character in 1949. He was created by Millard Kauffman and John Hubley. Wikipedia describes him as an elderly, wealthy, short-statured retiree with extreme near-sightedness.

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Mister Magoo

Mister Magoo -
“Quincy’s” eyesight’s askew.
This old geezer
tried his hand as “Ebenezer.”

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Janice Canerdy

August 18, 2025 at 6:33 AM

Excellent Clerihew, Kim. CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Maclawrence Famuyiwa

August 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM

Nice wordplay and a beauty to the eyes. Congrats Kim.

Kim Rodrigues

August 18, 2025 at 4:10 AM

There is a beauty in all things, in our trials! Hugs and thank you, Maclawrence!

Andrea Dietrich

August 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM

Awesome final clincher line, Kim. Congrats

Kim Rodrigues

August 18, 2025 at 4:10 AM

I appreciate tou, dear Andrea!

Tania Kitchin

August 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM

Kim, congratulations on your winning placement with your fun clerihew.

Kim Rodrigues

August 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Thank you and for the fun contest! Memories abound!

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Kim :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues

August 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise! Hugs

Paula Goldsmith

August 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun "Mister Magoo" write. Thanks for the added note about him. Have a fun day with your win.............

Kim Rodrigues

August 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM

I’m glad you liked the note and poem! Hugs!

Terry Miller

August 17, 2025 at 7:43 AM

This is fun I loved Mr Magoo, congratulations

Kim Rodrigues

August 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM

So many fun ones back in the day!

Bill Baker

August 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM

A fun to read, Clerihew poem, Kim. Magoo was a fun one to watch as a kid. Good choice for the contest, good luck! Bill

Kim Rodrigues

August 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM

Thank you! I figured most wouldn’t pick him so I did :)

John Loving Iii

August 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM

This is sure to place. I watched him often as a child.

Kim Rodrigues

August 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement!

Abdullah Alhemaidy

August 13, 2025 at 5:59 AM

The funny bald! Interesting read! Best wishes in the contest :-) hugs AA

Kim Rodrigues

August 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM

Thank you! Hugs, sweet friend!

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM

- I had to google Mister Magoo ... yes, I've seen this character, but don't know him ... can't remember him being on TV ... great writing, Kim :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues

August 13, 2025 at 5:37 AM

He was an unusual character. Thanks for your poetey friendship :)