This haiku offer still stands, by the way

I wanted to thank some friends who navigated the painfully-slow Webby Awards voting page in order to vote for Indecision. And nothing says thank you like original haiku about politicians, especially when they are historically accurate!

These are my favorites.

For Brian, who requested John Sununu:

Regardless Of Your Political Affiliation, I Think You Can Agree That It Was Mighty Big of John Sununu to Shave His Head in Solidarity With Arlen Specter, Who Was Undergoing Cancer Treatment in 2005
Clippers buzzing close.
Take a moment to reflect.
I hate Bill Clinton.

For Mr. Earfarm, who requested Andrew Johnson:

Controversial President Andrew Johnson Stands Defiant, Drunk, and Angry
Fine. Critishhiiize me.
Bring [hic] bills of impeachment.
I’ll have you all hung.

*Note regarding historical accuracy: this haiku is a conflation of the true-life events in which vice-president Johnson got drunk on inauguration day; called for the hanging of Thomas Jefferson; and, as president, was subjected to two impeachment attempts.

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3 Comment(s)

  1. And Hopkins led us
    in smoke and drink – Albany’s
    drawing rooms were full.

    bluemayonnaise | Apr 20, 2009 | Reply

  2. My hands are gone now,
    and soon shall my head so be:
    Marcus I remain.

    bluemayonnaise | Apr 20, 2009 | Reply

  3. Oh, Stephen Hopkins and Cicero, respectively.

    bluemayonnaise | Apr 20, 2009 | Reply

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