Without Words

Atlanta's Oliver Hardy
so pretentious and somewhat lardy,
had a sidekick,bungling,but thin
both silently,still bring a grin


Tribute to Laurel & Hardy-who proved  humour needs no words and does not date
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
December 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I like this, Brian. A fine, humorous clerihew.
Anderson Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Hey Brian, Congratulations on your win in the "Clerihew" contest! A nice tribute to Laurel & Hardy-great commedienes. ....Jimmy
Bien Avatar
February 21, 2010 at 5:04 PM
very nice Brian...JB
Dietrich Avatar
February 19, 2010 at 11:08 PM
Good one! Congratulations, Brian!
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February 18, 2010 at 3:55 AM
Congratulations Brian, on your placement in the Poetry Soup member contest, “Clara, who? - (CLERIHEW CONTEST)” Sponsored by: John Heck”. Your poem is funny funny funny funny funny funny funny funny. LOL! I loved it the first time I read it, too! You deserve some drum rolls! "DRUM ROLLS!!!" Your poetic humor shines fun-fully brightly. Laughingly, Dane Ann
Spears Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 5:33 PM
Congrats on your win. Good clerihew.
Culverhouse Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 5:15 PM
enjoyed reading! they were very funny, congrats on the big win!
Bagnall Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 4:55 AM
What a lovely tribute, and well done in the competition
Foster Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 9:34 PM
Well done in the contest Brian...Margaret
Johnson Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 8:49 PM
And should not be forgotten. Great clerihew. congratulations. joyce
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February 16, 2010 at 8:20 PM
This poem is outstanding. I remember those segments and the old time wooden TV box with the antennas. We watched and laughed until our sides ached. Excellent.
Owens Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 5:54 PM
Congratulations on your win..enjoyed....Marty
Sweetheart Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Congrats Brian on your winning poem in John Heck's contest... a great tribute to the comedy team .. and a wonderful well deserved win for u.. luv.. Linda-Marie ..
Curcio Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 2:21 PM
I love Laurel and Hardy! Congrats on your win.
Richards Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 1:57 PM
This was a favorite of mine!! Congratulations on your winning poem, Brian.!!
Owens Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 10:23 PM
Wonderful write...I can't seem to find the right person to "Clerihew" lol enjoyed...Marty
Foster Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Some of the comedians these days would do well to take a leaf out of their book. great write Brian....Margaret
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February 12, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Enjoyed this immensely, Brian, and I certainly agree with what you say in your tribute at the end. Love, Carolyn
Hilliker Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Cleverly written. Good luck in the contest.
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February 12, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Beautiful tribute to these lovely heroes of old memories. Thanks for flashing them a fresh and bringing them with their evergreen grin in our memories. Beautiful Poem. Best wishes and love Ravindra... ..BS
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February 12, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Super clerihew, Brian. Yes, they do still bring a grin. I can still hear the music, too. Smiles, Dane Ann
Richards Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 7:58 AM
This tribute makes me cheer for those bumbling gents, that could make me laugh at all their predicaments....pushing a piano up a flight of stairs, or whatever it was, was a memorable experience that I'll never forget!! ( "Another fine fix you've got us in to, Stanley") I still smile thinking of these two genius comedians in action!! A great tribute!!
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