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Rik Mayall

Richard Michael Mayall
On June 9, 2014 took his last pratfall,
Noted for his energetic “post-punk” style
The English comedic actor elicited many a smile. 

FOURTH PLACE WINNER
Written September 7, 2022
Submitted to “Tragi Comedy” Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Joe Maverick

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Gary Radice

September 8, 2022 at 8:03 AM

As Lord Flashheart in Blackadder: "It's me, Flash! Flash by name, Flash by nature. Hurrah!" Blackadder: "Where have you been?" Flashheart: "Where haven't I been! Woof!" I grew up watching The Young Ones, Blackadder (quoted above) and all the alternative comedy of the 1980s. Your clerihew Milt brought it all back and put a big smile on my face. :) Cheers - Gary

L Milton Hankins

September 8, 2022 at 8:20 AM

Thanks so much, Gary, for your thoughtful and affirmative comment. I appreciate it. I'm so glad the clerihew resonated with you.

Caren Krutsinger

September 8, 2022 at 2:46 AM

Never heard of this guy; shall look him up now.

L Milton Hankins

September 8, 2022 at 8:21 AM

I hadn't either, Caren, until the contest. He seems to have been a very successful comedic actor in England.

Tom Cunningham

September 7, 2022 at 11:59 PM

Used to watch a series with him in it called Bottom, it was hilarious. A real funny man. Tom

L Milton Hankins

September 8, 2022 at 8:21 AM

I'm glad you knew about the talented man, Tom. I had not heard of him until the contest.

Michael Tor

September 7, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Milton it is clear that John and Gershon know much more than you and I about this man. I honestly have never heard of him. Interesting to know some of his accomplishments through John and Gershon. Now you have peeked my interest up as always Milton and I will research who this man is and find out what John and Gershon were alluding too. I gather from your Poem he was a comic and was also an actor who possibly succumb to dying. I will have to follow up on this one my friend. Your honesty is

L Milton Hankins

September 8, 2022 at 8:22 AM

Thanks, Michael. I think there was some question raised about his death, but I'm not up on all the information. Apparently, he died of a heart attack quite unexpectedly.

Michael Tor

September 7, 2022 at 9:30 PM

always appreciated...

John Bertin

September 7, 2022 at 8:59 PM

He was "the People's Poet", and many other things besides.

L Milton Hankins

September 7, 2022 at 9:21 PM

I am not aware of all that Mr. Mayall was, John. A Clerihew is a four-line poem that doesn't give much room for exploring all that any man might have been or achieved. Thanks for your enlightening comment.

Gershon Wolf

September 7, 2022 at 7:55 PM

Well, at least his hemorrhoids will heal up now, maybe. ~ Cats land on their feet...

L Milton Hankins

September 7, 2022 at 9:22 PM

I'm not sure how this pertains to the gentleman in question, gw. As I told John, I'm not aware of all that he was, and a clerihew does not allow for a full exploration of any man's achievements.

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