Mike the Irishman

Foolish Limericks 15 May 1910(1)

An Irishman Michael Mehanty,
Fell heir to a beautiful shanty,
“‘Twas not from me brother,”
Said Mike, “Nor me mother,
I got it, begobs, from me ante.”

[Foolish Limericks Now and Then are Relished by the Best of Men. Chicago Tribune, 15 May 1910. panel 1.]

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  1. This site is so amazing!! It is one of the reasons I actually get up in time for class; so that I can read a limerick a day!!

    Meg - September 17th, 2008 at 2:22 am

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