Like Napoleon, I was born.
He led the French army,
I made sure the sheep got shorn.
And while I was covered deeply in sheep's doo,
he met his Waterloo.
And when on Saint Helena he died,
none of my sheep cried.
na·po·le·on
na·po·le·on [n? p?lee ?n, n? p?ly?n]
(plural na·po·le·ons)
n
1. food flaky pastry: a rectangular flaky pastry shape filled with custard cream
2. money old French coin: a gold coin formerly used in France, equivalent to 20
francs
3. card games Full form of nap3
[Early 19th century. Named for Napoleon I ; because the coin was issued in his
reign.]
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This is a rich and flavorful pastry.
Connoisseurs from all over find them tasty.
However, here is the situation:
Most people around here have an education.
Perhaps that is why these pastries are not selling.
Educated persons can see your bad spelling.
Do I have to tell you over and over again?
It is not spelled N-A-P-O-L-I-A-N.
One thing can be determined. It is easy to see.
You do not need intelligence to work in a bakery.
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