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Cheerios, weapons of mass destruction
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Cheerios, weapons of mass destruction |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Today was a fierce battle! My bravest Cheerios lined up against the edge of the bowl, ready to defend my arteries against the Cholesterol invaders, who attempted to clog the veins and capture the essence of the life forces within me. But my O's stood their ground, they did not let me down, and tomorrow I will be strong enough to eat squishy Krispy Kreme donuts once again! Yay! Did you think all this time those O's were just for kids? Do you think this poem is just about cereal? Sorry, there are no fun little prizes in the box, either. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Love it! Hope my congrats become the first response! I made it! Now I can sneak back and edit in the fact that I love humor in poetry, if it's handled with style and originality -- like this... [This message has been edited by Ratleader (03-31-2003 12:12 AM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
looks like you won that battle  thanks for reading |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Society is all about illusions isn't it? Btw This brought to mind a little piece I'd wrote awhile ago, not a poem just a little tirade "Is it just me or is anyone else seriously disturbed by cereal commercials? Take for example, Trix and specifically the Trix Rabbit. What kind of message are they sending to children, why the exclusion? It's total intolerance and I think the equality groups should really get involved. As for the rabbit himself, I find it hard to believe in a world were you can buy kidneys and assorted body parts on Ebay, where kids are selling vials of crack at school, that a rabbit isn't able to make deal with someone to get Trix? Oh, and by the way, I don't know about you but if a 6 foot tall talking white rabbit walks up to me and I'm not on LSD, I'll pretty much give him anything he asks for. But then these kids aren't afraid of anything it seems. Just look how the go after that poor little leprauchan. Now everybody knows about leprachauns and their evil magic. Yet these little demon spawns not only steal his pot of gold they chase the poor b*stard around and taunt him. I personally can't understand why the leprauchan hasn't snapped yet and used his magic to turn these kids into roaches or something. Then of course we have Tony the Tiger, I think it's blatantly obvious that good old Tony is on performance enhancing drugs. First of all he's over 50 and second there's no way a natural quadriped can not only walk erect but also achieve excellence in every sport known to man. I could go on but I'll leave you with a few more disturbing images we're sending our children: *Captain Crunch's war mongering against the soggies *Sugar Bear blatant defiance of the law breaking, entering and stealing Sugar Crisp *Honey Bee's severe addiction to Cheerios *The mob/gang mentality of Snap,Crackle and Pop Finally I'd like to call on Tucan Sam to strike a blow for Gay rights and come out of the closet already, we all know Sam, we know." |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Sounds like you had yourself quite an "O" there, Kacy...  -MVS You CAN make a difference: |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, and yet I know the seriousness of your tirade Raph. But what about Wheaties, the breakfast of Champions? Mark, thanks poet pal. I was just about to eat a handful of those O's when the letters just jumped from bowl to screen. |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
again you stand strong and speak with conviction.great write,i appreciated it. Live like it's your last day... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hey Ray, it's colder than heck tonight, +37F... I know, don't be a tease.Thanks for sharing the moment. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
ah I had to stop somewhere Kacy lol..but you remind of an old John Belushi sketch on SNL..instead of wheaties it was DOnuts..oh you have to see it i can't describe it but i'm doubled over laughing thinking of it..lol |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Me too, I remember! It feels good to laugh once in awhile. It's harder to come by a good honest laugh these days. Peace to you. |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
Hmmmmm CheeriOs and dOnuts? What's THAT all about? Oh, I get it, circular thinking . . . But real guys don't eat cheerios, they go for the real stuff . . . oatmeal! (with a coupl'o raisins, too) S |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
to bad...it's 40 here and getting really hard to find anything resembling snow...well,eat in peace,i'm off to raid the fridge myself.a good time for some specialK but i fear i just lack the discpline at the moment.lol Live like it's your last day... Dance like nobody's watching... Love like you've never been hurt... [This message has been edited by bbent (03-31-2003 12:55 AM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sir Arthur, LOL, it has to be creamy but thick, with really flavorful honey drizzled all over it so it slides down the throat smoothly. Ray, raid the fridge for Special K? Now I'm really worried about you. Just kidding, I ate that stuff once. What has Raph got to say about that one? |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
You asked lol What is it about K that makes it so special, what eletist group decided to seperate them from the regular K..ok I'm done..g'night folks |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Honey Nut Cheerios are my favorite... I've been told that oatmeal is best for fighting cholesterol. But you have to cook that and the Cheerios are ready for action...James |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
LMAOOOOOOOOO yet again - I think we have all gone nuts - I didnt start it - its Raphs fault . . . Kacy - no - I see strength in this one - hidden behind the O's - nice job here - as always . . . and you thought I was crazy hmppghh . . . xxoo Raph - lmaooooooooooo - I love that - glad you posted that - still laughing . . . - ok since were talking about food and SNL . . . cheeburger - cheeeburger - cheeburger - frie . . . hehehe - ok please tell me you know what Im talking about - love this . . . |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
LOL Love that... Oh, and by the way, I don't know about you but if a 6 foot tall talking white rabbit walks up to me and I'm not on LSD, I'll pretty much give him anything he asks for. ROFLOLOL raph you are Completely INSANE...and I love it! LOL Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
This is yet another outstanding job.. Sue, you forgot the Coke (or was it no Coke, Pepsi??) Imagine all the People living life in peace... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) I agree, I have noticed too that the innocence is fading away from what used to be relatively harmless commericals, Snap, Crackle, and Pop do seem like a mafia to me now, and the Golden Crisp Bear and Trix Rabbit give me the impression they are not encouraging the value of sharing! Then you have Count Chocula, the Cocoa Puffs bird, the Froot Loops toucan (he is actually more pleasant), and yes, the athletes too on Wheaties boxes can be disturbing too, with so many taking steroids and giving kids the impression if they take them too they will be with the "champions"! (sad sigh) Ditch the logos and mascots, I'm just in for the taste of the cereal, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you, Kacy, for the original write which both inspired the zanies, and gives some pause for serious thought. As for me, I was traumatized by a nun who caught me in 8th grade using cheerios to draw the outline a classmates bustline. Hadn't thought of that in 100 years...oh my..Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL at this thread! You guys are all so funny! |
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