John Watt Poet Monoku

Sunday Funnies V

maybe they just need some oinkment
when pigs get laryngitis
    i suppose they feel somewhat disgruntled

english teacher's nightmair
observed in a book store: 
    "sale - all spelling workbooks 50% of!"

too much of a good thing
poetry teacher:     "i can't say enough about not 
    saying too much"

paternal paradox
my grandfather once told me
    "never trust anyone... trust me on this"

where the h am i?
to a dictionary editor
     'h' is the middle of nowhere

such a critic
i tried that new restaurant on the moon
     good food but no atmosphere 

a pun further analysis
the bonfire sank my boat   
     you can't have your kayak and heat it too

Humor attribution: all humor found online and converted to monoku form by yours truly.

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Sneha Rv July 24, 2023 at 11:38 AM ahaha never too much of these!

David William Breidenthal May 8, 2023 at 3:44 PM What a humorous and hilarious masterpiece! :) Got me laughing in the inside…giggles from Havasu ~ JWE

Jan Allison April 30, 2023 at 3:09 PM absolutely hilarious John thanks for the giggles, the pig one creased me up and i giggled from start to finish - very clever humour John:-) hgs Jan xx

I Am Anaya March 31, 2023 at 9:17 AM Couldn't wait for Sunday, needed a smile, I laughed! 'paternal paradox' too funny. Great and clever idea MonokuPun a new form?

Kim Rodrigues March 28, 2023 at 3:03 PM Lotsa fun, Poet! Watt we wouldn’t due fo mo! I love one movie, where a politician wanted to date her…she says, “Can I trust you?” He say, “H—l no.” LOL…made him more appealing.

Jennifer Proxenos March 26, 2023 at 2:52 AM I loved such a critic and a pun further analysis. Great humor in both but all of them excellent reading John my friend hope you are well and keep giving us these funnies, the world is in turmoil right now so we need something light hearted hope you and the family all well. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Alexis Y. March 23, 2023 at 10:49 PM Lol! John, You are so good at these humor packed one liners! I enjoyed them all. Thanks for the laughs. Have a good evening my friend:-) Alexis

Fin Chuuk March 20, 2023 at 7:24 PM Lol! I especially liked the best “Paternal Paradox.” :)

Laura Leiser March 18, 2023 at 12:07 PM These are so funny, and your monoku’s fit them perfectly! Fun times with John! :)

Andrea Dietrich March 9, 2023 at 1:00 PM So creative turning them into monoku. I think you would be great at puns. I want to do the pun contest, but I just can't think of how to even start!! Thanks for all your kindness since I met you. YOu are one of THE best!

Gershon Wolf March 4, 2023 at 8:03 PM 'a pun further analysis' --- sterling stuff, John. Bring it on... Thanks, Gershon John Watt March 7, 2023 at 7:18 PM Thank you Wolfman, I always love hearing from you. Hope you're surviving the Chicago winter. Cheers ~ John

Joanna Daniel March 4, 2023 at 7:23 AM Enjoyed each one, John, you never cease to amaze:) John Watt March 7, 2023 at 7:19 PM Jo, I'm always pleased to bring a smile, my friend

Susan Lawrence March 3, 2023 at 6:28 PM So great to smile dear John ! That’s exactly what I did reading your humor . Love your spin and twist on these . So very clever . I have been away for awhile and just returned with a new offering . Sending blessings to you my friend. Hope you are smiling. Susan :) John Watt March 7, 2023 at 7:22 PM Welcome back, dear friend. Glad I could affect a smile or two. Appreciate the blessing of your visit (and for letting me know about your latest!) Hugs ~ John

Charles Messina February 27, 2023 at 12:48 PM Thanks for sharing, John. Love the humor in these and how you awesomely turned them into monoku's. Hop all is weel my, friend...I was the English Teacher (lol) Charlie John Watt March 8, 2023 at 5:13 PM Lol, thanks for stopping by, my friend. Gotta keep laughing cuz we know what the alternative is. Other than being very busy, life is going very well. Hope all is well with you.

Janice Canerdy February 27, 2023 at 7:47 AM These comical jewels were just what I needed, John! Janice John Watt March 7, 2023 at 7:26 PM So glad you enjoyed these little nuggets of silliness, Janice. Thanks for stopping by!

Jennifer Proxenos February 26, 2023 at 6:24 AM i like the one about your grandfather - all good, but this brought out a loud chuckle. You and Tom are SO good at posting humorous short writes. Well penned my friend. POETRY HUGS AND BLESSINGS, Jennifer. John Watt March 7, 2023 at 7:30 PM Jenn, you are so sweet. I've been offline a lot lately... please forgive the absence. I'm grateful for every word of your supportive friendship. Blessings and hugs to you ~ John

Michelle Faulkner February 24, 2023 at 5:31 PM Glad to see the return of your weekly funnies John (even if only once in a while) My prize for most original goes to 'you can't have your kayak and heat it too' :) John Watt March 7, 2023 at 7:33 PM It's nice to get silly once in a while, even though it's not technically poetry, and not even original. But hey, let's not take ourselves too seriously, shall we? Thanks, my friend

Brian Sambourne February 21, 2023 at 4:31 PM Very clever! Congratulations on your creative bounty of Monokus that so delight. Best wishes, Brian John Watt March 7, 2023 at 7:34 PM Appreciate the visit and congrats, Brian. Best wishes to you ~ John

Aysha Nuwas February 19, 2023 at 11:12 PM My fav was "where the h am i? to a dictionary editor 'h' is the middle of nowhere" John Watt March 7, 2023 at 7:35 PM Aysha, thank you for letting me know your favorite. It's nice to meet you here at PS ~ John

Daniel Turner February 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM They are all great John. Hard to pick a favorite but since this is a poetry site I'll go with the third one. Thanks for the chuckle. John Watt March 7, 2023 at 7:36 PM You're welcome, Daniel. Glad you enjoyed.

Ilene Bauer February 19, 2023 at 3:57 PM so funny and converted wonderfully, john! i enjoyed... John Watt March 7, 2023 at 7:37 PM thank you ilene for the lovely words of support.