avatarMargie Willis

Summary

The website presents a collection of humorous limericks featuring characters like Basil Beast, Seaweed Savage, and Strawberry Sally, accompanied by whimsical images.

Abstract

The webpage titled "Sublime Lime Limericks" offers a playful assortment of limericks that are crafted to amuse and delight readers. Each stanza introduces a unique character, such as Fondly Fern, Jumpin’ Juniper, and Peachy Podunk, engaging in absurd and comical scenarios. The limericks are paired with vibrant images, including one of a shamrock and another of a strawberry, which complement the lighthearted tone of the verses. The content is meant to provide a humorous escape, with characters navigating through fantastical situations involving mermaids, mockingbirds, and even a highfalutin razorback.

Opinions

  • The author uses rhyme and humor to create a whimsical atmosphere, suggesting a playful and imaginative approach to storytelling.
  • The characters' names and actions imply a satirical take on traditional and contemporary themes, such as the mythical mermaid and the modern obsession with social media (posting fake kelp bulbs on his phone).
  • The imagery accompanying the limericks enhances the comedic effect and provides a visual anchor for the reader's imagination.
  • The limericks may be interpreted as a commentary on the absurdity of human behavior, as seen in the character Paddy Porker's unexpected carjacking adventure.
  • The use of nature-inspired characters and settings, like the swampy profile and

Sublime Lime Limericks

meant to torpedo whatever ails us . . .

Image by ujeans from Pixabay

Basil Beast throws some shamrock shade since Fondly Fern has furtively strayed opting for crocodile her swampy profile is now barefoot and trending handmaid.

Jumpin’ Juniper that hellhound on the hill knows how to make them mockingbirds trill upon dawn’s first wee note clearing cum from her throat she lets loose like a wanton whippoorwill.

Seaweed Savage bites the big grindstone recalling all the moist mermaids he’s sown his widget went peewee deepwater shame of E.D. now posting fake kelp bulbs on his phone.

Paddy Porker, he’s a highfalutin razorback basted a swine so fine on his latest carjack his hostage went oink before he went boink he wasn’t expecting to have to bushwhack.

Strawberry Sally’s just salivating for spring can’t wait to get thrust on the sawmill swing each hesitating heave her senses take leave rough rope burns make her squirm and sing.

Peachy Podunk done plucked a shamrock stooping down low in her peekaboo frock bees buzz her bunny hankerin’ fer hunny and a shepherd boy shyly steps up to dock.

Image by Isa KARAKUS from Pixabay . . . caption by Margie Willis
Poetry
Limericks
Spring
Fever
Humor
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