The Napkin

'Careful. We don't want to learn from this.' -Bill Watterson, 'Calvin and Hobbes'

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Guys, this is all you need to know

MILLY Goin' courtin', goin' courtin' Oh it sets your senses in a whirl. Goin' courtin', goin' courtin' Dudin' up to go and see your gal. Oh, it's fun to hunt and shoot a gun, Or to catch a rabbit on the run But you'll find it's twice as sportin' goin' courtin'. Now there's lots o' things you gotta know Be sure the parlor light is low Y' sidle up and squeeze her hand Let me tell you fella's that is grand. You hem and haw a little whileS he gives you kinda half a smile. You cuddle up she moves away Then the strategy comes into play. Goin' courtin', goin' courtin' If you find it hard to break the ice Goin' courtin', goin' courtin' Here's a little feminine advice. Roll your eyes and heave a little sigh. Grunt and groan like you're about to die. That is what's known as emotin' goin' courtin'! BENJAMIN(spoken) How 'bout parkin parlor's darkin' And you're longing for a fond embrace DANIEL(spoken) How 'bout pettin'How 'bout sofa settin' GIDEON(spoken) Suppose she up and slaps your face MILLY(spoken) Just remember "blessed are the meek" (sung)Don't forget to turn the other cheek, Soon you'll both be larkin',Goin' sparkin'? Goin' dancin'? BOYS Goin' dancin'? MILLY At a fancy ball or minuet. Goin' dancin', You'll impress her with your etiquette. FRANK(spoken) You mean that men are learnin' how to dance? MILLY Yes, it came direct from Paris, France It'll help with your romancin' goin' dancin'. BROTHERS Goin' courtin', goin' courtin' Oh, it sees your senses in a whirl Goin' courtin', goin' courtin' Duddin' up to go and see your girl. Oh it's fun to shoot a gun Or to catch a rabbit on the run, But you'll find it's twice as sportin' Goin' courtin'. MILLY(spoken) Keep your fishin' BROTHERS(spoken) And fussin' MILLY(spoken) And fightin' BROTHERS(spoken) And cussin' ALL(spoken) And trappin' (sung)'Cause we're goin' courtin'!

Monday, October 16, 2006

"I went canoeing today..."

*Country Club Calamity* Shane: "I told the groom, 'If you aren't wearing pants, then neither am I!'" Chip: "We still love you, Amy" Amy: "Oh! I forgot." Shane: "And it wasn't even my wedding dress!"