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The King of Triviality
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The King of Triviality |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I'm the king of triviality.. Small, useless facts just cling to me They saturate my brain, you see I'm the king of triviality. Cher's last name is Sarkissian. Walt Disney was scared of mice. Marilyn Monroe had six toes on her feet. Now ain't that nice? DaVinci invented the scissors...and it gets better yet. There are only twelve letters in the Hawaiian alphabet! I'm the king of triviality. Sometimes my name won't come to me But ask me garbage and you'll see I'm the king of triviality. The longest word in the English language refers to DNA Has 1, 913 letters and is pretty hard to say! Karoke means "empty orchestra" in Japanese. Paper can't fold more than 7 times...try it, if you please! It's true the snail will only mate just once in its whole life (Which still makes it promiscuous compared to my ex-wife!) The names of all the continents begin and end with the same letter. In English only "dreamt" ends in "mt". Wait! It gets better!! If you keep a goldfish in the dark, it will eventually turn white. A can of Spam is opened every 4 seconds. You heard that right! The most collect calls of the year are made on Father's Day (they want to talk to their old man but they want him to pay!) I'm the king of triviality. Collector of strange facts, you see. A headlock on senility I'm the king of triviality. The first CD was Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" Only four words in English end in "-dous". That's what they say. The word "checkmate" comes from "Shah mat"which means the king is dead The king of hearts is the only one without a moustache on its head. The largest number of children born to one gal is 69 (and I will swear with dying breath that none of them were mine!) New Zealand was the first place that allowed females to vote The first typewritten book was "Tom Sawyer" that Mark Twain wrote. The oak trees don't grow acorns til they're at least 50 years old Last dodo died in 1681, or so I'm told. In 3500 years, only 230 were lived in peace And here we are, still praying for hostility to cease. I'm the king of triviality My brain has turned to atrophy But I'm as happy as can be I'm the king of triviality!! |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* and after reading this mine is just mush.....You are just too adorable for your own good, dear Balladeer. **hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Hail to thee O King Balladeer! |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Balladeer, this is so fun, I didn't know Cher's last name LOL very very entertaining....  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Amazing!...Astonishing!...Incredible!...Unbelievable! *~ Wishing everyone a New Year filled with Peace & Love ~* |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
WOW..just fabulous Deary..i have alot of trivia games too..but cant remember where i put them haa...  ~Victoria~ |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
I think Cher's last name, was the only one I knew. lol My memory's terrible. This was alot of fun, Balladeer. Thanks! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I'm waiting for it to get better, since I knew all that already.  But I gotta hand it to ya, that was pretty good for starters. encore encore! Lets hear it for the 'deer' isn't that what they call you? No, I'm not a wannabe, I'm just yanking your chain, and I've got 5 days off. woohoo! |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Hey! Gentle with the 'deer's chain  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hmmmm...even your trivia is interesting! adorable, Michael! I bow to your mastery! (  ) Happy New Year! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Deer, Can I be your partner in trivial pursuit? I don't mind it that trivia sticks ...what I mind is that it leaks out at the most inconvenient times like... I had to take notice of this one because you know what they say about small (trivial) things Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Startime...your brain is anything but mush!! Glad you enjoyed, Canadian cutie! Larry...excuse me while I go to the throne! Thanks, pal... SEA..Cher probably doesn't know yours, either...her loss! Thanks for being entertained Enchantress...WOW! Thank you for four wonderful words!! Victoria...I know what you mean! I'm going to be able to hide my own Easter eggs this year! Duncan...fun is good...as you well know, being a master of it. Thank you! BluesSerenade..just keep waiting! Five days of chain yanking? I can handle that. LongJohn's been doing it for 2 years! Glad you kind of enjoyed *wink*SEA....my heroine!!! Serenity...thank you, lady. My trivia may be the most interesting part of me....I wish you a very Happy New Year!!! Kethry....no..what do they say??? Yes, you may be my partner any time.... [This message has been edited by Balladeer (12-29-2001 12:52 AM).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Interesting, informative and inventive!! Love this sir.  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
OH!!! I forgot, this is why Passion's favorite game is pursuit of the Triviality King? LOL |
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Ariana Senior Member
since 2000-10-08
Posts 571Orlando, Florida |
Michael: Regardless of what the others say and how they want to pull your chain, the writing was superb. You have quite a sense of humor and we all love it. Keep it up! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I love this, Balladeer! This is very good. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Deer, they say trivial l things amuse triviall minds...and trivial minds take notice. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, That's funny I thought trivia was the norm. Is there something else? |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Balladeer, So much random trivia..and talented too Yer one of a kind Michael and we wouldn't want ya any other way Hugs, Tara A can of spam every 4 seconds.. you gotta slow down...  "My heart is like an open book, for the whole world to read" |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You are the king of poetry Never trivialty The way your verses rhyme and sing I must salute the poet king THat was great stuff! In admiration, Liz |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Oh my I learned so much from this poem...(laughing) I so enjoyed reading it...great write...I knew about marilyn but I don't think anyone was ever looking at her toes. LOLOL floria |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
baby, lemme tell ya... there's nothin' and i mean nothin' trivial about this piece!!!!! and you are the king of all that and more... aww hell, you are all that! and that's no triviality!!!one little trivial fact, though.... there's still one dodo very much alive flyin' around the skies looking for your eyes, virginia is for lovers don'tcha know? and is also home to one not so insignificant doedoe.... *wink* hey, did i say it yet? i LOVE you, you king poet you, and this pome too.... hehe  |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
 Well, guess I'm last in line to say how much I enjoyed this one I am/Kathleen/ |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles) Yes, you are our wonderful friend and answerman, you are always so much fun a nd a delight to us all! (smiles) Are those your final answers? (giggles) We all love you so much, sweet friend! (big hugggssssss) You have such a beautifrul heart, sweet Balladeer, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So if I dreamt it, then you wrote it, right? Love to see your mind at play... |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
I laugh all the way to the end  |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Ah, you always make me smile Michael. What an entertaining piece! (and you probably know me well enough to know that I did try to fold a piece of paper 8 times, lol ... nope - 7 it is!) Much enjoyed every line of this informative and rhythmic creation! A true rival for Cheer's Cliff Claven for sure, LOL! Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Balladeer, or shall I call you king, thanks for the facts and for the laugh. Dave |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer dear heart How absolutely first rate is this, if this were a film I’d present it with an Oscar. If this were a record it would win record of the year. What is the equivalent of poem of the year? Well, whatever it is this deserves it. Trivia, and I thought I knew a lot of old tosh, but yes indeed you are the king. I love it when you play the whole forum takes on a carnival air. Wonderful dear 'Deer absolutely wonderful   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
Wonderful nuances here. Nothing trivial about your poetic talent. ***Ivy Rose |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
LOL, this was too much fun! You are definitely the KING. Happy New Year Sandra |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Marilyn Monroe had 6 toes on each foot? Really? This is clever, witty and perfectly penned you cutie patootie! This is so YOU! As always, you make me grin  I just love your poetry!~ Happy New Year! Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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