MAD KANE’S HUMOR BLOG

Bill Collection Time (A Legal Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane

The judge viewed your case with derision,
So he rendered an adverse decision.
But when paying my bill,
Do not bear me ill will,
‘Cause I saved you from going to prison.

UPDATE: Don’t forget to enter my Mother’s Day limerick writing contest.  The deadline is May 12, 2007 and there are money prizes for the best two limericks.

Technorati Tags: Judge Humor, Courthouse Humor, Legal Satire, Law Humor, Criminals, Money Humor, Bills, Prison Humor, Accounts Payable Humor

My spring limerick contest was such a success, I’ve decided to hold limerick contests regularly.  And it’s time for another one. 

So here’s my challenge: Write a limerick related to the subject of mothers and post it here in a comment to this post no later than Saturday, May 12, 2007.  I’ll announce the winners on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2007.

The first prize will be $25.  The second prize will be $10.  Both prizes will be paid via PayPal.

So, what exactly is a limerick?  It’s a five line poem with an AABBA rhyme scheme and a very specific meter exemplified by these winning entries. (For more information about limericks check out these fine sites: Encyclospeedia Oedilfica and OEDILF.)

I’m looking forward to reading your entries!

UPDATE: The prize money has just doubled, thanks to a matching funds contest sponsorship by Billy Jones a/k/a Billy The Blogging Poet. Thanks to Billy’s generosity,  there now will be $50 in first prize money and $20 in second prize money. Very cool, Billy!

UPDATE 2: This contest is now over, and the winners list and winning entries are posted here. Thanks for your wonderful entries, and stay tuned — another limerick contest is coming soon.

Technorati Tags: Limerick Contest, Mother’s Day Limericks, Writing Contests, Moms Humor, Parents Humor, Parenting Humor

Keeping Abreast Of Bras
By Madeleine Begun Kane

There are gals who view bras as a gift,
For without ‘em their breasts are adrift.
But other gals spurn ‘em,
And some even burn ‘em,
Giving men (and some women) a lift.

(In case you missed my Wonderbra song parody it’s here.)

UPDATE: Don’t forget to enter my Mother’s Day limerick writing contest. The deadline is May 12, 2007 and there are money prizes for the best two limericks.

Technorati Tags: Breast Humor, Bra Humor, Brassieres, Feminism Satire, Undergarments Humor, Underwear Humor

American Idol — My Guilty Pleasure
By Madeleine Begun Kane

American Idol’s a show
I enjoy. Why? I really don’t know:
Awful singing, odd judging,
And, maybe, vote fudging.
I’m missing it now. Gotta go!

Technorati Tags: TV Humor, Television Humor, American Idol, Music Satire, Singing Humor, Singers, Vocalists, Vocals Humor, Judging Humor, Vote Fudging, Fox TV Humor

Sleepless In Geekdom
By Madeleine Begun Kane

My husband’s a super-smart geek
Who’s on overnight call once a week.
And those questions they pose
After wrecking our doze
Sound, to me, much like Latin or Greek.

Technorati Tags: Marriage Satire, Husband Wife Humor, Geek Humor, Technology Satire, Computer Satire, Insomnia Humor, Sleeplessness, On Call

For some reason, I almost forgot to post this: 

ADD Ode
By Madeleine Begun Kane

“Hey, doc, have I got ADD?
My attention span’s short as can be.”
“Take this test, and we’ll know
If you have it, although…”
“If I’ve what?” “ADD, sir.” You see? 

Technorati Tags: ADD Humor, Attention Deficit Humor, Health Satire, Attention Span Humor, Doctors Humor, Medical Humor, Mental Health Satire

And now some links, for your reading pleasure:
* Carnival of the Mundane
* Carnival of the Insanities
* Carnival of Family Life
* Blawg Review
* Happiness Carnival
* Best Of Me Symphony
* Carnival of the Vanities
* Carnival of the Decline of Democracy
* Ringing of the Bards
* Carnival of the Liberals
* The Writers Block Carnival

Technorati Tags: Blog Publicity, Linky Love, Weblog Publicity, Blog Promotion

A Doggone Limerick
By Madeleine Begun Kane

“It’s so cute!” said the child, with delight.
“You can’t have it,” said Mom. “Puppies bite.
It’s adorable, true,
But dogs nip, bark, and chew,
And your Daddy will cower in fright.” 

Technorati Tags: Animal Satire, Pet Humor, Child Humor, Parental Humor, Family Fun

I’m afraid I can’t stop writing tax return limericks — probably because it’s a lot more fun than actually working on my tax return.

Yet Another Tax Filing Limerick
By Madeleine Begun Kane

Why does tax filing time cause such stress?
Wretched forms to fill out—it’s a mess!
All confused, you say, “Heck!”
Then you write out a check
For what’s due or, at least, your best guess.

Technorati Tags: Taxing Humor, Income Tax Humor, Money Satire, Form 1040 Humor, Tax Filing Humor, Federal Income Tax

Attention fans of Good Housekeeping’s Quick & Simple: I have a humor column in its current print issue (the Special Double Issue dated April 24, 2007).  It’s on the last page — the Smile! column — and the title is How To Read The Want Ads.

Technorati Tags: Good Housekeeping, Quick & Simple, Smile Column, Print Publications, Print Appearances

Give Me A Break!
By Madeleine Begun Kane

The play was quite talky and lacked
Something crucial. It had but one act.
What was missing, you say?
Not one break in that play!
While they blathered, my bladder was racked.

Technorati Tags: Theater Humor, Theatre Humor, Bathroom Breaks, Bladder, Play Reviews, Intermission, Ladies Room, Women’s Room, Entertainment Satire, Health Satire

Tacky Verse
By Madeleine Begun Kane

These armchairs are tacky and lack
Sound support for my weary old back.
Their seats are too deep
And their prices too steep.
Ow! What’s this in my tushie? A tack!

Technorati Tags: Furniture Humor, Furnishings, Chairs, Back Pain, Shopping Satire, House Decorating Humor

Some links, for your reading (and viewing) pleasure:
* Carnival of Satire
* Carnival of Humor
* Carnival of Feminists
* Storyblogging Carnival
* Carnival of Laughs
* Best Of Me Symphony
* Carnival of the Mundane
* Carnival of the Insanities
* Carnival of Personal Finance
* Carnival of Family Life and more Carnival of Family Life
* Carnival of Craziness
* Blawg Review 103

Technorati Tags: Blog Publicity, Linky Love, Weblog Publicity, Blog Promotion

Ode to Unselfishness
By Madeleine Begun Kane

My husband is great—good as gold.
And there’s no one more giving, all told.
He’s benevolent, caring,
Unselfish, and sharing.
Don’t believe me? He gave me this cold. 

Technorati Tags: Love Humor, Romance Humor, Marriage, Generosity Humor, Sharing Spirit, Benevolence, Unselfishness, Health Satire

So, have you started working on your income tax return  yet? Me neither.

Form 1040 Blues
By Madeleine Begun Kane

There’s a tax form that makes me irate:
Form 1040, a long form I hate,
Due mid-April, each year,
With my check. (Will it clear?)
It’s no wonder I always file late. 

Technorati Tags: Taxing Humor, Income Tax Humor, Money Satire, Form 1040 Humor, Tax Filing Humor, Federal Income Tax, Procrastination Humor

Collegiate Conversation
By Madeleine Begun Kane

“Tell me, why are you being so mean?”
Cried the girl to the college’s dean.
“I aced every test.
At my school I’m the best.”
“Reapply,” he replied, “at thirteen.” 

Technorati Tags: College Humor, Education Satire, College Applications, Precocious Children, Genius Humor, Children Satire, Intelligence, IQ Humor

STOP YELLING!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Madeleine Begun Kane

Those points that are meant to exclaim
Often bug me. Yes, bangs seem quite lame.
I abuse them, at times,
When excited by rhymes!!!!
But usage that’s spare is my aim. 

Technorati Tags: Writing Humor, Punctuation Humor, Grammar Humor,   Exclamation Points, Exclamation Marks, Bangs, Communication Satire, Language Satire, Writing Humor