THEORETICALLY SPEAKING

Theoretically speaking
I have a theory
It is my theory
I will share it with no-one
For they might make it their theory
Thus, it would no longer be my theory
But our theory
In theory, my theory
Would still be mine
But a theory shared
May be a theory lost
In the battle to claim its origin
To seek to profit from it

Theories are like blueberry pancakes
Best savored in silence
With real maple syrup
And some theoretical bacon

That’s one of my theories
Perhaps I shouldn’t have shared it

Dammit…the theoretical inquisition has begun
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Wolf Avatar
March 25, 2026 at 8:29 PM
DYK (Did you know) Department: John Thierry was a 1st-round draft choice of the Chicago Bears, who died at age 46 in 2017? That's not my theory, thankfully.
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March 23, 2026 at 1:17 PM
I enjoyed reading your fun/creative "THEORETICALLY SPEAKING" write. What a great ending. TRUE??? Now all done reading, can I please have bacon with my blueberry pancakes/real maple syrup. Coffee with cream would be extra nice. Hahaha!!! Have a fun day writing away.........
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