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Send in the Insured Clowns
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Send in the Insured Clowns |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I heard it on the news today It really got me down Allstate's now selling "pie" insurance To all working clowns. It seems there have been lawsuits filed At clowns who've thrown a pie And, due to less that perfect aim, Hit someone in the eye! They're buying it - they have no choice 'Cause they're not gonna hang Because they popped some meathead with A plateful of merengue. There are so many lunatics With nothing else to do But spend their days in search of some Poor soul that they can sue. McDonald's now serves coffee cold Since they have sadly learned That, when somebody spills it, It's McDonalds who gets burned. Wine makers now need cork insurance Just in case one pops And hits somebody in the eye... Hey! When's it gonna stop?!?!?! There is a breed of "gentlemen" Quite anxious to assure That, even when you screw up bad, The fault is never yours..... And, for a "small" percentage, they Will gladly file your claim And, by the time they're finished, They'll find someone they can blame! Someday I wouldn't be surprised Although it may sound odd If they don't sue The Man himself For all those "acts of God". And, if they do so, they will win... It's only common sense. There are no lawyers up there So He would have no defense!!!! It makes me mad to think of so Here is my final word.... The next time you send in the clowns... Be sure they are insured!!!!  |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
ROTF....believe me 'Deer...you could take and fix this all....a lawyer's work is NEVER done! I loved it! I think I shall post it on the corkboard! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
haaaaaa...perfect verse..good for a laugh or two...and so right you are...take it from one who has been sued... and the sad thing is...insurance companies today won't fight a frivolous lawsuit... it's cheaper to pay off then to defend... ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". |
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Ethan Halo Senior Member
since 2000-04-28
Posts 793on the roof again |
absolutely hillarious! i LOVE it!!! it's true. in america, no one is really responsible for things they do... fav part: the acts of god lawsuits.... that may happen. it's a decent defense. You gotta love livin, cause dyin's a pain in the ass. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Someday I wouldn't be surprised Although it may sound odd If they don't sue The Man himself For all those "acts of God". And, if they do so, they will win... It's only common sense. There are no lawyers up there  So He would have no defense!!!! ===================== ROFLMAO Gawwwwd I love your wit and clever sarcastic mind!!! This is so dead on Deer... if it wasnt so true this would be even funnier ... Ive said for along time...they shouldnt call them car accidents anymore.. they should be called Hitting the Lotto or Law Suits on wheels, everybody is looking to get paid. I have a friend who is a private detective for an insurance comany... he video taped this guy who claimed he was crippled/paralized for life after a sip and fall on ice... the dude was water ski-ing in Florida and diving off the boat. The courts are back logged for months with these cases and the people who are legitimatley injured and need help are lost in the system... and we are all jaded due to the ones who cheat the system... and who pays in the end WE do...in higher insurance rates and taxes... Now dont that just burn your spam baby LOL OK...Im jumping off my soapbox.... if I turn my ankle... your gonna need Rons best defense team LOL great write of truth Deer. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
rofl!!!!!you crack me up!!!!!!! ain't it the truth?  excellent, sweet Poet! oh and btw... that lawyer line made me laugh so hard, tears came to my eyes... and The Man stanza??? ROFL!!!!! [This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 04-07-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ You cracked me up ... and I'm suing ! ! ~*Marge*~~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Linc
since 2001-03-07
Posts 552The Backstreet Boy |
Hey, hahah this is a great poem loved it its so true and funny -- Linc "Once you reach your original goal it seems that the journey was your real accomplishment." |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is great, and I'm with Janet, I used to work with private detectives and many insurance claims are very false, you wouldn't believe the videotapes those guys brought into the office, many I wasn't allowed to view! Enjoyed. Kathleen Blake |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
It boggles the mind, for sure, at some of the things people want to sue over...after reading some things at work I'd like to ask the folks......"ummmmm......would you care to grow up???"....of course I can't say anything....but at least I work for reputable lawyers who screen out the frivolous cases and kindly send the others on their way....I'm sure they find other attorneys who will take up their cause though. Great expression, Balladeer! |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sunshine..of course their work is never done....there is always more to be had!!! Yes, post it! Wynter...who would sue a sweet person like you? Unthinkable!!! Ethan...Ain't it the truth??LOL! Thank you, sir  Janet MArie...you are a real case yourself!ROFL!!! Your comments make my day...and night! Doreen...hehe...I KNOW your love of lawyers . Thank you Marge...I KNEW you were part SIOUX!!!! linc...LOL! Thanks for reading Kathleen...yes, I would believe them! Lotsa connivers in this world. Thanks!! Denise...I wouldn't expect you to work for any other kind...cause you're classy [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 04-07-2001).] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
I remember when they hit Mayor Willie Brown, secret service agents swore they'd go down! The "clowns" that smacked old Willie in a public place, got their a$$#@ sued, no one would take their case! What a sad state, a state of "affairs", made by lawyers and media, 'cause no one else cares! Great summarization of the state of the world today, my Dear Deer! Cor |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
You wanted us to laugh but we could easily cry at the selfishness and greed of so many. Very well written in your own style. Joyce [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 04-07-2001).] |
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Red-uni Member
since 2000-07-30
Posts 192Georgia, USA |
Thanks, for the smile and roflmao. Enjoyed your poem very much, and it is soooooo true. Red |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
OOHHHHHHH lol...poor poor clowns...and I work for McDonalds...its gotten so bad you have to tell customers the fries are hot just in case they burn their tongues...I thought the whole point was HOT fries? GEEZZ |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
ROTFL! Ahh, Dear man. This is a cute lil poem you have here, all with your special brand of humor of course. I did enjoy it! Remind me not to tell you that I once wanted to become a lawyer! LOL! Ooops..just did. Oh well! still d-i-s-c-o-n-n-e-c-t-e-d |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
He he...everybody's doing it, doing it, doing it! Everybody's suing it, suing it, suing it! This might explain why Johnny Cash's song about Sue was so darn popular - you think? LMAO, this was not only funny but so very, very true. Well done Sir Deer. [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 04-08-2001).] |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Smiling, Smiling, Smiling ... Thank you for the grins this morning Michael! Wonderfully creative ... loved this!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer dear heart, I love this a wonderful truly fabulous grin you've given me this day. And I truly need it today I can assure you. I'm going to post this on the waiting areas wall, don't they say laughter is the best medicine, I should see the place empty quickly. Fabulous outstandingly wonderful Take care love and warm stuff Bubbles  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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Chelsea~ Member
since 2001-02-09
Posts 260Ontario, CANADA |
Balladeer, I aure got a good laugh this morning with your witty poem |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Very funny---I particularly enjoyed the part about God not having representation because of a lack of attorneys in heaven! quite funny and right on target! And I will spare ya the Lawyer jokes...but chuckling to my self, nevertheless... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, man, I love this!!! This over-litigious, someone-will-pay (for my own stupidity!) malaise that's swept society turns my tummy... ARGH! *S* Great poem... and a wonderful reminder why I choose to make peanuts working for a municipality... I'd be arrested for attacking the clients otherwise! *S* |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
too sad....but, I hate clowns.... this was a great write SEA |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
LOL! Thank you all for the kind words...funny how so many people share the same thoughts about our esteemed legal profession and the cases they take....thanks to all.. |
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