3 NERDS WALKED INTO A V BAR

Bobby O

3 NERDS WALKED INTO A BAR

— Funny story. I was in a bar two years ago and some fresh out of college broker/trader type guys got off the train and sat down for a drink and they overheard me reciting a list of embarrassing moments in Cub’s history. Well they didn't like me talking bad about the Cubs and asked why I'm so bitter. I explained to them  how the Cubs were such a laughing stock when I was young  and how they had spent 20 consecutive years finishing in the bottom half of the league. I then asked them if they knew about the embarrassing experiment when they didn’t have a manager and instead rotated weekly who was in charge and called it the college of coaches. They said they did and I said "I'm surprised" and went on to mention that then they must obviously also know who the Coaches were, and I named three guys , Philippe Wynne , G. C. Cameron, and Bobby Smith. They nodded knowingly. About ten minutes later an old timer I knew asked why I pick on Cub fans so much. I answered and said it’s cuz Cub fans are so easy to lie to, and it’s so much fun to mess with them. For instance , I continued , those three guys I just named were the last Three Lead Singers of the Spinners. The whole bar laughed. I don't think those young guys liked me. 
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  • Author: Bobby O (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 12th, 2023 14:04
  • Comment from author about the poem: Made a solemn promise to my father so steadfastly I am Still continuing the crosstown rivalry in the manner of one who was born and bred on the Southside.
  • Category: Short story
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Comments2

  • Parisab

    You taught them in the true southern gentlemanly fashion, sir.

    • Bobby O

      My Rhett Butler-like charm never more obviously on display

    • orchidee

      I was wanting: '3 (e.g.) elephants walked into a bar'.
      'We don't get many elephants in here, said the landlord.
      'I'm not surprised, with the prices you charge' said the elephants.
      There's a naughty elephant joke that I cannot repat in public - have to request it by e-mail!



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