Laughing Along With A Limerick

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a good weekend. Here’s your new limerick challenge:

SLEIGH

Last week’s prompt was CANDY. You came up with some limericks to entertain:

Richmond Road:

I was young, I was brash, I was randy

To my girl I presented my candy

But when I offered to teach

Her tricks down on the beach

She said, “No. Not down there. It’s too sandy.”

Nicola Daly:

There once was a girl called Candy

Ditched her one-night stand called Randy

So did he not light her flame?

Nor live up to his name?

‘No,’ she said. ‘His legs are just too bandy.’

Annette Rochelle-Aben:

Sweet Treat

With words, she did not bandy

Her wares, plentiful and handy

So many were glad

To enjoy what she had

Naturally, her name was Candy.

Sillyfrog’s Blog:

Uncommon Sense

I once warned a young fellow named Randy

That the “vaccine” might not truly be ‘dandy.’

He got it in spite

Now he’s not feeling ‘right’

Claims he got it ‘cuz it came with free candy!

Cathy Cade:

Time to bring down the baubles again.

In the box are some old candy canes

left behind on the tree

last year… longer, maybe.

Fido jumped for one. Few teeth remain.

The Limerick Guy:

The holiday season means there will be candy.

For confectioners, I’m sure that’s fine and dandy.

For those selling the stuff

We can’t buy enough…

They must think candy will make us feel randy!

Frank Hubeny:

Sweet Candy

Though I used to think candy was sweet,

well, it is and it was. I could eat

my fair share of the stuff

even more than enough

even more than my share. It’s so sweet.

Keith Edgar Channing:

Cinematically, it was brain candy.

As a drink, it was lemonade shandy.

No discernible plot,

Did it thrill? It did not!

Yet it left me mysteriously randy!

Can I say what I found really handy?

A new lighter to warm up my brandy.

Now this you should know,

Don’t gulp, sip it slow.

You could end up like Andy Pandy!

Graeme Sandford:

‘Candy is dandy!’ said Mandy to Andy,

‘It makes me feel randy.’ admitted Shandi to Sandy;

‘Too much and you cry,

 Not enough and you sigh,

but just right, and it’s recommended by Gandhi.’

The Bag Lady:

His toothless girlfriend named Mandy

Always hankering for candy

Lost all of her teeth

Ate too many sweets

Never bothered him, her Andy.

Lisa A Paul:

She knew that her downfall was candy

Until she ran into that Randy

He was sweeter than sweets,

Made her heart skip a beat

Her hat was now set on that dandy.

Susan Batten:

I set out to make Christmas candy,

intended to make hubby randy.

When I left it to stew

it turned into pink goo,

wish I’d left out that old tin of shandy.

Christmas candy’s the thing

if you’re having a fling,

There is nothing like candy for fun,

it puts pep on your side

gets you into your stride.

It’s the candy to make motors run.

The candyfloss fairy’s the thing –

She’s a princess dressed up as a king,

so we went to her show,

being all in the know,

but one thing she can’t do is sing.

John W. Howell:

There once was a fellow name Randy,

Who favored himself as a dandy.

He had a big smile,

causing worries all while,

He kept eating licorice candy.

A Scroll Threw Life:

Reece’s

Bearing chocolate came a Dandy

Skippy Suzie always handy

Down at the seashore

Tried merging once more

But only got sandy candy.

Christine Mallaband-Brown:

With my little stick of Blackpool Rock

Candy floss, fluffy like a sheep flock

Each sweet treat

Makes my heart beat

Faster and my arteries block!

Murray Clarke:

I know a naughty word that rhymes with candy

But I won’t be using it – that’s far too handy!

There’s a man who’s “formerly known as Prince”,

He used to be royal and liked his drinks!

And now, my friends, he’s simply known as “Andy”!

Pensitivity101:

He thought it would come in handy

Having a surplus of festive candy

On the sled Christmas Eve

Tucked up high in his sleeve

So he didn’t have to share it with Randy.

Dawgy Daddy Responds:

When I was a child I felt quite dandy

Sugar levels rocketed by unchecked candy

I ran and laughed throughout my youth

Living my life with a grand sweet tooth

Until I tried my new favorite, shrimp scampi

Dog Paddling Through Life:

Like candy, the Market entices

We all want great stocks at low prices

Don’t let that hyped feeling

Send your budget reeling

Invest smart, avoid betting vices.

Olaf Sturlasson’s Poetry Corner:

Barry Manilow sang about Mandy

John Travolta he sang about Sandy

Bow Wow Wow they did sing

About a very sweet thing

With the words of the song I want candy.

John McGuiggan:

 A kilted jock called Sandy

deep-fried all his candy

 With his sporran full of batter,

he was making Scotland fatter

Deep-frying Mars bars and Maltesers

 Crème Eggs, Bounty bars, and Snickers,

while wearing his kilt

without any knickers. 

Rall:

there once was a guy called andy

who had a great love of candy

the dentist said stop

or your teeth will rot

good teeth can come in handy

Josie Holford:

Ogden Nash said, “Candy is dandy,”

But liquor, he claimed, is more handy.

It’s quicker, by heck,

To make you a wreck –

Far wiser to stick with the candy!

Priorhouse Blog:

Just Like Candy

Trent said success is sweet, “like candy!”

I sang sweetly, not blandly.

With a voice medium strong,

I belted a line from Cameo’s song,

“Yes it is!- Just like can-day, canday!”

Lesley Scoble:

A Boy Named Andy

I’m dating a boy named Andy,

who brings me chocs and sweet candy,

We kiss under the moon

and we cuddle and spoon

on a beach that is scratchily sandy.

iMartist:

Fine and Dandy

Andy devoured so much candy

Feeling oh so fine and dandy

Till the cavities came

And the Dentist exclaimed

“Andy my boy, I’m outta Novacain thankfully I keep a bottle of brandy handy!”

Ladysighs:

I once had a naughty little brother

Who ate my candy canes one after another

But now that they’re gone

I’ll order more from Amazon

And hope brother gets a spanking from mother.

Teleportingweena:

Mandy ate candy all day

When asked what she had to say

“I eat the sweet,

’cause I don’t like meat.

Now gimme another tray or you’ll pay.”

Mark Fraidenburg:

There once was a man named Fred

who couldn’t keep snacks out of his head,

He tried meditation

with so much frustration

That he just took his candy to bed.

Nicole Sara:

There was a sneaky nurse called Yvonne

who kept boasting to her friends on the phone:

“I can trick that old lady

like taking candy from a baby!” –

sounding more like with no kids of her own.

The Elephant’s Trunk:

Little Bit-O-Honey

There once was a holiday dandy,

Whose pockets were stuffed full of candy.

He danced through the night

Dressed in tinsel so bright,

Keeping all of his sweets very handy!

Therapy Bits:

Her name was Candy, so sweet,

With laughter that skipped down the street.

She danced in the rain,

Left joy in her train,

And life felt like sugar each beat.

Treehugger:

I have a cat named Sandy,

Whose partial to a bar of candy.

However, her teeth,

Are coming to grief.

The vet’s going to come in handy.

And one from last week’s prompt BORING

There’s nothing so acutely boring,

As a husband perpetually snoring.

My nerves are in pieces,

Till he awakes and it ceases.

Wicked thoughts in my head I am storing.

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76 responses to “Laughing Along With A Limerick”

  1. Sleigh… here’s my limerick:

    There once was a sleigh in the snow
    That raced through the night with a glow
    It jingled and spun
    Over hills, having fun
    And landed where children like to go!

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    1. That’s so fun and Christmassy 🥰

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      1. Thnak you, glad you like it 🙂

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  2. It’s away in a sleigh we will gothough it’s warm and there isn’t much snow.In fact, it’s quite hotand the reindeer are notreally reindeer. Oh, well. Here we go!

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    1. It didn’t quote get formatted as I expected it would. Here’s another try. If it doesn’t work, just pretend it did. There’s a limerick down there somewhere.:

      It’s away in a sleigh we will go
      though it’s warm and there isn’t much snow.
      In fact, it’s quite hot
      and the reindeer are not
      really reindeer. Oh, well. Here we go!

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      1. That second one is fine, Frank! Thank you 😊

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  4. sleigh brought him to us our way

    slay the hate

    assauge ease

    and thus improve your fate!

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  5. There once was a man from Bombay

    Who wanted to play Santa one day.

    He packed a big bag,

    but his smile it did sag.

    Still no snow to help move the sleigh.

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    1. I like how you think outside the box. Fun!

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      1. Thank you, Esther.

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    2. sleighs MUST have that snow- and so a saggy smile indeed – nice John

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      1. Thank you, Yvette. 😊

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    1. enjoyed your social psychology

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  6. I missed candy, so I’ll do two.

    Candy is dandy and my favorite is;
    Chocolate, sours, and candies that fizz.
    Fireballs are spicy
    And suckers last long
    Nevermind, I guess I just failed the quiz.

    I saw Red One and oh what a sleigh
    Santa could get anywhere in just half a day
    Turbo speed boosted
    Led by glowing deer’s heads
    His mighty warriors knew just who to slay!

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    1. A terrific two! Really enjoyed these, Kim 🥰

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      1. Well thank you!😊

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  7. This special mode of transportation
    Is a Christmas time sensation.
    Jingling bells and Rudolph’s nose –
    Songs every child knows –
    The Sleigh’s been song writing inspiration.

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    1. It certainly has! Thank you for this 😊

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  8. santa’s sleigh
    was painted bright purple
    mrs claus said you look like crepe myrtle
    you’ll scare the kiddies with colours so lush
    i really think it’s all a bit much
    prancer and dancer are already out of control
    a purple sleigh will make them rock and roll

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    1. I really liked it too because I love crepe myrtle- but also the fun vibe you gave w/ color psychology

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  9. There was a young lassie called Flo,
    wrote her letter and then watched it go
    up the chimney to Santa.
    Her wish he would grant her
    for a sleigh. All she needs now is snow.

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    1. Very good, Cathy 🥰

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    dutifullydeer6ab803ea0e

    Hello Esther,

    Here are three using “sleigh”.

    I want to go and have lunch in peace, so I’m sending them now and trying to switch off.

    LIMERICKS WITH “SLEIGH”

    Santa’s sleigh is now sporting an “L”
    for his son is the driver from hell,
    He will go any speed,
    makes the reindeer take heed
    by untiringly ringing the bell.

    They say Santa is bringing his sleigh
    and delivering gifts on the way.
    He’s got Amazon beat,
    which must be quite a feat!
    When he does his accounts, will it pay?

    Santa said he would like to upgrade,
    had enough of naff music from Slade,
    wanted new Christmas tunes,
    GPS with no runes,
    and, for once in his life, to get paid.

    Best, Susan

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    1. All three made me smile. A terrific trio, Susan. Thank you.

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  11. “You sleigh me,” the homonym said,

    “With puns that are witty, widespread.

    Your wordplay’s so fine,

    It’s simply divine –

    I’m killed, though no blood has been shed.”

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    1. Love that take on it, Josie ❤️

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    squirreljan

    Grumpy Rudolph had to pull the sleigh

    Even though he yearned to disobey

    That bossy Santa Claus

    And rest his hoofs indoors

    Nose flashing, he sped to Christmas Day

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    1. Nicely done, Janice 🥰

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  13. A reindeer said, “Boss, I must slay!” 

    But Santa said, “No, you must sleigh – 

    There’s quite a distinction: 

    One leads to extinction, 

    The other delivers all day!”

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  14. ‘too sandy’ will get you every time!)

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  16. Mr. C’s gettin sick of this crap: Fair Warning | SCRAMBLED, NOT FRIED

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    1. enjoyed your trio

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  17. When we got into the time sleigh
    It then jumped back a full day
    That’s the reason
    In this cold season
    Santa can be everywhere, hooray!

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    1. Thank you for answering that question!

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  19. Hello – this one is based on a true story:

    Sleigh

    Bored with his BMW, he gave it away,
    I accepted, to mostly drive on Sunday;
    And when the turbos would roar,
    You could feel lift as we’d soar,
    Like reindeer… lifting Santa’s sleigh

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    1. Fab! Really enjoyed this 💕

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      1. My son was done with his white bmw and we gladly adopted it from him – and had it for years
        then sold it when we moved – anyhow, hope you are having a great day
        🎄🌞🎄

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  20. When the horse said neigh,

    I got out of the way.

    No need to upset the old nag,

    So I waved the white flag.

    No need to ruin my day.

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  21. Mrs Claus said to Santa one day
    Won’t you give me a ride in your sleigh?
    We’ll just take it slow
    As we slide through the snow
    On our way to a roll in the hay.

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    1. Lots of fun. Thank you 😊

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  22. At the risk of pushing the boundaries of Christmas etiquette…..

    Said Santa back, heaven knows,
    It will be tricky in these winter clothes
    The issue, you see
    Will be our privacy
    In the glow of that reindeer’s red nose.

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    1. And you push them so well!

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  24. Thanks for the prompt words! Here is my entry for sleigh:

    https://wp.me/p3RE1e-nmb

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    1. Thanks for your two 🤗

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      1. You’re welcome! 🙂

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  25. A great group! Thanks for the smiles, Esther!

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    1. Thanks, Lauren 🥰

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  26. The children will not see me

    But they’ll know that I passed by

     For I drank that glass of sherry Gave their carrots to my reindeer and scoffed that nice mince pie

    They might hear my sleigh bells ringing and think it’s all a dream

    But when they wake and see the toys

    I leave for all the girls and boys

    they’ll know that I have been

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    1. Very nicely done, John.

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  27. I drank a little sherry or two

    And at the next house another one too

    There was brandy at the big house

    And lots of mince pies

    I got a little tipsy as I rode across the skies

    I got stopped

    by the snow cops

    It only took a minute

    I’m in jail now

    for driving a sleigh

    well above the limit.

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    1. And another to enjoy! Thank you.

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  28. Funny! Thanks for making me laugh!

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    1. So pleased you laughed 😊

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