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Contest: Worst Verse in the Universe Grand Slam

Sponsor: Jami Patterson

Date: 6/16/26

The Chicken in the Road

The Chicken in the Road

why did the chicken cross the road?
he wanted to eat that toad
he put his feet in the street
and a passing car nearly took off his beak
he thought I am a lucky rooster
that definitely was no morale booster
as he walked to the double yellow lines
he realized he was being watched by a bovine
the bovine asked watcha’ doing
if you aren’t careful, you will be in a pot stewing
the rooster said that’s it
even though I’m half way I am going to quit
with that he turned around
but it was too late and by a car was run down
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Jones Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Congratulations on your win!!!
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July 9, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Thank you Karen
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