Category Archives: parody

Beware the Wrath of Abibarshim!

Posted on June 9, 2020 by jguenther5

Recently excavated clay tablets shed new light on the most famous engineering failure in antiquity. Although some of the words are conjectural, this translation contains a clear message for modern engineers. Do you know someone who might benefit from this … Continue reading →

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BIRDS OF A FEATHER, REVISITED

Posted on March 7, 2014 by jguenther5

Paula, on the coop blog, 8GreatStorytellers, posted this poem a while back: BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER Sparrows with sparrows, Crows with crows, Starlings with starlings. That’s how it goes. Inspired by this Nashian observation, I perpetrated this reply: … Continue reading →

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The Misadventure of the Empty Trunk (A Parody)

Posted on August 24, 2013 by jguenther5

It was ten o’clock in Baker Street. Holmes was sawing away at his violin, producing a creditable imitation of a cat fight. I saw no reason to tell him so, as I’d already mentioned it thrice that evening, to no … Continue reading →

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