Douglas, thank you! Nods to those who fleshed out discourse on the amusing topic.
Best,
Erik

Big Ben is sure to come up in a comp soon. Heads up.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-34565724

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/...0SD1EK20151019

Were you a believer
that Oscar killed Reeva
on purpose, ...or not?
The poor girl was shot
through a bathroom door (locked)
and the whole world was shocked.
Oscar's now been released:
speculation's increased.

That's fairly true and truly fair as can be; nicely done Jayne!

Thanks, Erik. It's nearly 3am here and I should have gone to bed ages ago but I was reading this thread and the poem popped into my head. It was going to be a bit longer but...

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Oh, dear Lord - I have just heard the following update on this morning's (Radio 4) news.

"He won't be electronically tagged but there will be restrictions on his movement."

I gradually realised that the funny little reedy noise in the background was not static crackle - it was me, laughing.

I think I may need to have my head examined by professionals.

The 'correctional supervision' (house arrest) rules include No access to firearms, but don't mention bladelegs . . . Oops! :eek:

I shot her through the bathroom door.
I know that what I did was wrong.
But I really, really had to go . . .
And she was taking much too long.

Hillary Testifies at Behghazi Hearing
 

Liar, liar,
Pantsuit on fire.

Hillary Testifies at Benghazi Hearing
 

But though they tried to pillory
Hillary,
It seems that their unbelievably stupid committee merely enhances
Her chances.