The dog’s owner warned her guests, “Just remember, all of you, if you are first to get five in a row, please raise your hand quietly. She’ll never stop barking if you suddenly wake up Bingo, here.”
The humans playing the lottery were of no interest to the little dog, but the cat on the floor stared intently every time a hand went into that bag. Eventually it would surely emerge with food, and he would be ready.
Five old women were guests of Frau Klotz. / At her table they sat, drawing lots. / They had paid her to bet; / one would win a new pet. / But the “prize” hadn’t had all it’s shots. /// I don’t say that the pup was diseased, / but the winner was not very pleased. / And the five would concur / Klotz had conned with her cur, / a fat “lap-dog” who smelled bad and wheezed.
In Austria, back in the day/ life was peaceful (or so they say)/ you could gobble a blintz/ in Braunau (near Linz)/ whilst whiling the hours away/// But Frau Hiedler (for what that is worth)/ was pregnant, and soon to give birth/ to a cute little tot/ who (believe it or not)/ would alter the fate of the Earth./// But back to the game board for now/ for she still could miscarry somehow/ and we’re watching “The View”/ unaware World War Two/ is gestating in a Hausfrau…
Do you see what is going on here? / These people are living in fear!/ They dare not play loud/ for the dog has them “cowed”/ he’s a spy for the STASI ! Oh dear….
Without nudity ( female or male)/ my limericks swiftly grow stale./ The pickings are lean/ when one can’t wax obscene/ so I think I’ll be hitting the trail..
I have added a comment there (awaiting Mr. Melcher’s OK) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. So far, 2 works by this artist have been used here.
Woman on the right is voicing her disapproval of gambling. Woman second from the left is reminding her that it is their patriotic duty to play the Lotto because the money is going to support the schools.
As their lottery tokens they counted, / and to how much their winnings amounted, / they gave thanks for no yapping, / for the dog was not napping; / when it died it had been stuffed and mounted.
While the women had their “Girls Night Out,” / what their husbands did was in some doubt. / Seeking floozies and drink? / Not these peasants, I think. / More like bratwurst and hot sauerkraut.
BE THIS GUY almost 3 years ago
“So I have to stand, but the dog gets a seat.”
Solstice*1947 almost 3 years ago
While I go pick up my daughter, Spot will sit in for me and play my hand. Don’t worry, I’ve seen pictures of dogs playing poker.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 3 years ago
“Why are we sitting around the table like we are on TV?”
Strob Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Fido never loses at musical chairs!
Solstice*1947 almost 3 years ago
The dog’s owner warned her guests, “Just remember, all of you, if you are first to get five in a row, please raise your hand quietly. She’ll never stop barking if you suddenly wake up Bingo, here.”
ronaldspence almost 3 years ago
Playing off the success of Van Gogh’s “The Potato Eaters” the artist tried painting “the Cheddar Bay Biscuit” eaters
Solstice*1947 almost 3 years ago
The humans playing the lottery were of no interest to the little dog, but the cat on the floor stared intently every time a hand went into that bag. Eventually it would surely emerge with food, and he would be ready.
Kind&Kinder almost 3 years ago
“It was Klaus in das Haus mit die Wurst! Ach du lieber! Who knew??? Austrian Clue!
Solstice*1947 almost 3 years ago
Five old women were guests of Frau Klotz. / At her table they sat, drawing lots. / They had paid her to bet; / one would win a new pet. / But the “prize” hadn’t had all it’s shots. /// I don’t say that the pup was diseased, / but the winner was not very pleased. / And the five would concur / Klotz had conned with her cur, / a fat “lap-dog” who smelled bad and wheezed.
Jayalexander almost 3 years ago
Bad dog. Parfume anyone?
pcolli almost 3 years ago
The original Golden Girls.
Bilan almost 3 years ago
I like the idea of gossip club, but we’re all here. One of us has to step out of the room for a while.
Egrayjames almost 3 years ago
They say: One thousand nine zero, zero party over, oops, out of time. So tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 1899!
spad almost 3 years ago
No way they got a cat to sit long enough for a painting.
Chief Inspector almost 3 years ago
Was it as terrible then as it is now?
gopher gofer almost 3 years ago
real housewives of flanders…
Reader almost 3 years ago
We don’t care about the brunch menu; just start bring us the bottomless mimosas.
Gameguy49 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I wouldn’t have watched it back then any more than I would watch those vile gossips now.
Call me Ishmael almost 3 years ago
In Austria, back in the day/ life was peaceful (or so they say)/ you could gobble a blintz/ in Braunau (near Linz)/ whilst whiling the hours away/// But Frau Hiedler (for what that is worth)/ was pregnant, and soon to give birth/ to a cute little tot/ who (believe it or not)/ would alter the fate of the Earth./// But back to the game board for now/ for she still could miscarry somehow/ and we’re watching “The View”/ unaware World War Two/ is gestating in a Hausfrau…
Lady loves a joke almost 3 years ago
Behar’s voice could be used to interrogate prisoners, and would likely startle those small animals.
Call me Ishmael almost 3 years ago
Do you see what is going on here? / These people are living in fear!/ They dare not play loud/ for the dog has them “cowed”/ he’s a spy for the STASI ! Oh dear….
PossumPete almost 3 years ago
At least Whoopi’s not there.
Call me Ishmael almost 3 years ago
“Well I don’t know about you girls, but I certainly miss that nice young man who was here yesterday – you know, the one without pants ?”
Call me Ishmael almost 3 years ago
Without nudity ( female or male)/ my limericks swiftly grow stale./ The pickings are lean/ when one can’t wax obscene/ so I think I’ll be hitting the trail..
Linguist almost 3 years ago
Another Take almost 3 years ago
“…so what’s it like?”
A female Monty Python Tribute Troupe delivers the punchline to Eric Idle’s “Wink Wink Nod Nod” skit.
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 3 years ago
So said Joy Behar!
hk Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Should have got rid of them when you had the chance.
bunrabbit99 almost 3 years ago
the women had no idea what the cat was planning…
mabrndt Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Playing the lottery:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Neder-Beim_Lottospiel.jpg
has info and links that point to more info about this roughly A3 paper size painting.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image at
http://thatispriceless.blogspot.com/2021/07/masterpiece-2747.html
I have added a comment there (awaiting Mr. Melcher’s OK) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. So far, 2 works by this artist have been used here.
https://www.gocomics.com/that-is-priceless/2011/11/09?comments=visible
has the prior (my just added comment there points to the blog entry with the artist info).
MissScarlet Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Woman on the right is voicing her disapproval of gambling. Woman second from the left is reminding her that it is their patriotic duty to play the Lotto because the money is going to support the schools.
Solstice*1947 almost 3 years ago
As their lottery tokens they counted, / and to how much their winnings amounted, / they gave thanks for no yapping, / for the dog was not napping; / when it died it had been stuffed and mounted.
Running Buffalo Premium Member almost 3 years ago
“Welcome to the first tupperware party!”
“Ummm, now what?”“I guess we wait for tupperware …”
Solstice*1947 almost 3 years ago
While the women had their “Girls Night Out,” / what their husbands did was in some doubt. / Seeking floozies and drink? / Not these peasants, I think. / More like bratwurst and hot sauerkraut.
Impkins Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Although the Ouija table never worked out well, the girls from R&D ultimately came up with a more portable concept. :>)