As Louis explained yet again how he had invented a game he called “Musical Chairs,” his bored wife and the others stared across the room at the small TV behind him.
Everyone who’d been there would recall, / years from now, that it all started small. / Muttered insults. A swear. / Then he picked up a chair. / Threw it— starting the first barroom brawl.
He would boast of his criminal spree / and of being a jail escapee. / Causing pain and despair, / that’s why he got the chair. / (Also, murder in the first degree.)
They come in all shapes and sizes/ and some of them even win prizes/ but they’re all the same asses/ and as the time passes/ there’s not one the chair recognizes.
(best viewed with Google Chrome, which can automatically translate most webpages as necessary) has info and links that point to more info about this roughly jumbo envelope size painting.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image at
I have added a comment there (awaiting Mr. Melcher’s approval) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. First work by this artist used here.
Slowly standing erect, with a grip / on the back of his seat (lest he slip), / through the window, Clyde peered / at three lions which neared. / “I’ve a chair. Anyone got a whip?”
He’s confronting the girl just to mock her, / so it isn’t that much of a shocker, / or even a stunner. / He broke off each runner / and stands— clearly off of his rocker.
Well, ever since the blacksmith hit my hand with a hammer; it is pretty useless. So, I’m trying out other objects to see if they will work as a replacement.
BE THIS GUY over 2 years ago
“Do you mind if I join you? I hate eating alone.”
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 2 years ago
“Ha! You thought I couldn’t join you because there was no chair for me. Well I’ve learned to bring my own.”
ronaldspence over 2 years ago
When I said I would chair the meeting I was thinking of something completely different!
Solstice*1947 over 2 years ago
As Louis explained yet again how he had invented a game he called “Musical Chairs,” his bored wife and the others stared across the room at the small TV behind him.
orinoco womble over 2 years ago
“Hi, friends! I just got back from my vacation at this fabulous time-share! Let me tell you about it.”
Solstice*1947 over 2 years ago
Everyone who’d been there would recall, / years from now, that it all started small. / Muttered insults. A swear. / Then he picked up a chair. / Threw it— starting the first barroom brawl.
Call me Ishmael over 2 years ago
“Ladies and gentlemen, let’s have a big welcome fooor…Sonny and Chair ! ”
Solstice*1947 over 2 years ago
He would boast of his criminal spree / and of being a jail escapee. / Causing pain and despair, / that’s why he got the chair. / (Also, murder in the first degree.)
Call me Ishmael over 2 years ago
They come in all shapes and sizes/ and some of them even win prizes/ but they’re all the same asses/ and as the time passes/ there’s not one the chair recognizes.
Jayalexander over 2 years ago
Can’t top that.
Egrayjames over 2 years ago
The day Fred met Ginger…..the dance floor was all theirs.
P51Strega over 2 years ago
Paladin’s cousin Freeloadin; “Have chair, will travel”.
gopher gofer over 2 years ago
clint eastwood, practicing his chair duet…
Reader over 2 years ago
Sorry I have to go although I chairish my time with you.
Buzzworld over 2 years ago
“Thanks for this chairty donation.”
lagoulou over 2 years ago
Poirot, the little Belgian detective, about to question suspects…
rmremail over 2 years ago
Hi, can I join you? So what are you talking about? Are talking about overthrowing the government? My brother’s friend once was into that.
Another Take over 2 years ago
Louis demonstrates one of his invention’s – the Chair-Cane – many uses. Well, one of two uses truth be told.
Calvins Brother over 2 years ago
He’s the Chairman of the Bored, and they were by the time he was done.
mabrndt Premium Member over 2 years ago
Cabaret scene with trophy from the Battle of Waterloo:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frans_Vervloet_-_Cabaret_scene_with_trophy_from_the_Battle_of_Waterloo.jpg
(best viewed with Google Chrome, which can automatically translate most webpages as necessary) has info and links that point to more info about this roughly jumbo envelope size painting.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image at
http://thatispriceless.blogspot.com/2021/10/masterpiece-2814.html
I have added a comment there (awaiting Mr. Melcher’s approval) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. First work by this artist used here.
stamps over 2 years ago
Are those giant lobster claws on the wall?
sparklite over 2 years ago
“Has anyone seen my alcoholic son? He’s about this tall and has a white dog.”
“He’s right behind you, Caleb.”
“No, no, you idiot. That’s a chair!”sparklite over 2 years ago
“Hey, folks.”
“Do you have a reservation, sir?”
“What are you eating?”
“Pickled goat testes in brown cream sauce with bleached peanut husks.”
“I have serious reservations, but I’ll pull up a chair, anyway.”
schaefer jim over 2 years ago
Stone, the one who cut the cheese>
sparklite over 2 years ago
“I’d like some kielbasa sausage, please.”
“Are you Polish?”
“Yes, how could you tell? Is it from the sausage I ordered?”
“No. This is a drugstore.”
sparklite over 2 years ago
“You mean I can’t take it home?”
“No, I sit you not.”
Solstice*1947 over 2 years ago
Slowly standing erect, with a grip / on the back of his seat (lest he slip), / through the window, Clyde peered / at three lions which neared. / “I’ve a chair. Anyone got a whip?”
Solstice*1947 over 2 years ago
He’s confronting the girl just to mock her, / so it isn’t that much of a shocker, / or even a stunner. / He broke off each runner / and stands— clearly off of his rocker.
Running Buffalo Premium Member over 2 years ago
No, really! I can balance a chair on two legs and sit on it! Here … let me show you …
Running Buffalo Premium Member over 2 years ago
Well, ever since the blacksmith hit my hand with a hammer; it is pretty useless. So, I’m trying out other objects to see if they will work as a replacement.