Silly Facts

In a average lifetime, humans usually eat
About sixty thousand pounds of food
That's equal to the weight of six elephants
But the elephants have to be nude

Half of all Americans over fifty-five
No longer possess their own choppers
Be careful if you get into a fight with one
They'll gum you to death right proper

World's shortest man was only 21 inches
Had to have his tuxedo specially made
Wives want more sex reading love stories 
Husbands have it made in the shade

There's lots of howling in India at night
Law says you can marry your dog
Once the U.S. issued a 5 cent bill
Vending machines got all clogged

Babies are often dropped on their head
More serious than colic by far
Males sweat more than ladies when caught
With their hands in the cookie jar

It has been estimated that at any one time
0.7 % of the world is drunk
Actually thought it'd be a whole lot higher
My in-laws are always drunk as a skunk

The average person walks the equivalent
Of twice round the world 'fore they're done
No wonder I don't feel like I get enough sleep
But I'm probably not the only one!

© Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
March 23, 2018 at 3:12 PM
"Be careful if you get into a fight with one They'll gum you to death right proper" Lol, yuck! Another great one! Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
March 23, 2018 at 3:29 PM
LOL!!! Have ever been gummed... doesn't really hurt but the breath... ooowwweee!!!
Eastman Avatar
October 6, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Enjoying the fun... My Granddad made $30.00 per month as a farm hand in 1930. He's since passed... the price of every thing going up in price was too much for him... LOL (Love him).
Ellison Avatar
October 6, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Glad I could bring back some happy memories of your Granddad! My first job out of high school, I made $18.00 a week and that was good! Our first grocery bill when we got married was $7.00 and it was enough for a week! "How old are you!!!" i hear you say? Old as dirt! LOL
Bordner Avatar
October 2, 2012 at 9:06 PM
Since 1913 the U.S. Dollar has lost 97% of it's purchasing power, sweet dreams Jack - J.A.B. %
Ellison Avatar
October 3, 2012 at 3:32 AM
The average yearly income back in 1913 was probably about $38.00! LOL Jack
Mason Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 7:04 PM
I'm overwhelmed! I don't know if I should start barking or get drunk (maybe the other way around). warm thoughts, Ralph
Ellison Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 8:06 PM
Silly stuff eh! A lot of it true... some of it fudged! Cheers, Jack
Squyres Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 1:35 PM
lol.. very informative poem...not quite sure how accurate, but some of this is just too funny !! Well done, thanks for the smiles !!
Ellison Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 2:31 PM
Hmmm I think I may have fudged them a bit here and there! LOL Glad it tickled you... hugs, Jack
Goff Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 9:41 PM
High jinx & hearty laughs! Nice work, Jack! Jmg
Ellison Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Glad to provide the chuckles this morning my friend! Yee haw! Have a great day! Jack
Dufresne Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 1:29 PM
great job of it JaCK. Good Sunday factual entertainment. Enjoyed.
Ellison Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 1:35 PM
At your service, my friend, providing you with silly useless information! LOL Cheers!
Moore Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 1:20 PM
Wow!! I feel like a different person.....and well informed. Nice write!
Ellison Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Here I am... master of goofy insignificant and useless information! LOL Big hugs, Jack xox
Sivey Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 12:11 PM
This is such a clever write my friend...I really enjoyed this ingenious poem, quite the intrigue! Fabulous piece, Great Work!!
Ellison Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Thank you once again Russell... you are always so kind with your comments! Cheers!
Onclaud Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 10:58 AM
clever thoughts, jack... you got the stats and made them into a poetic gem..enjoyed!..:) huggs
Ellison Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 12:53 PM
I enjoyed looking this stuff up... amazing what you can find! Glad you enjoyed it Nette! Love and happy thoughts, Jack
Spase Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 9:31 AM
That was very creative and educational and intriguing poem. Well done and u made me laugh also.
Ellison Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 9:34 AM
Glad to provide the giggles Jennifer! Fun stuff eh!
Cavanaugh Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 5:37 AM
Another witty poem. When I read the line ".....humans eat about sixty thousand pounds of food..." It occurred to me that we eat over a ton of dirt a day. More actually. Love your poems. You know how to keep us laughing. Keep up the good work.
Ellison Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 5:42 AM
Life is to laugh and enjoy! There's more than enough ugliness in the world! Thank you my friend for your kind comments! Have a good one, Jack
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