Pardon My Parody: What Happens In San Francisco

...and with apologies to Tony Bennett.

I smelled a fart in San Francisco,
It wafted out across the Bay.
An Oakland breeze just blew it back,
A tourist gasped, "A gas attack!"
A drag queen shrieked, "Oy vey!
That's gross!", and swooned away.
Who cut that fart in San Francisco
The CIA is keen to see.
If they find out it's from North Korea or Iran,
It could be the fart that started World War III.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Wolf Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 7:39 PM
Sounds like a Peter Sellers Inspector Clouseau flick if we just resurrect the funnyman!
Slaughter Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 9:52 AM
Thanks, G., that's a wonderful suggestion.
Lawless Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 4:37 PM
does the governor know you guys are passing gas in California????
Slaughter Avatar
September 27, 2022 at 11:21 AM
Yes, John, but he's keeping it on the downlow. Thanks.
Kyser Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 12:37 PM
How would they know about this lapse, When they must write poo-tracking apps? With all the weed sold on the street, Those pungent smells would sure compete. Smell like a brewery - they need a bath I hear it is a wicked draft. The gate's not golden, no it sure ain't; Newsom just ripped one and peeled the paint.
Kyser Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 3:32 PM
Parodies and ditties run through my brain all the time - I enjoyed reading and responding.
Slaughter Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Wow, Jeff! My piece is just a parody...yours is a veritable testimonial.
Bauer Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 11:41 AM
Hilarious, Jim! I’m sure you had fun writing it, too…
Slaughter Avatar
September 26, 2022 at 1:39 PM
Thanks, Ilene, and, yes, I did, altho I don't think there was as much tension between us and N. K. and Iran at the time.
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