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Even though Polly sang the entire Habanera from Carmen whenever it was just the two of them, if Karen tried to get her to demonstrate this talent to an agent or anybody else, Polly only squawked ‘Polly want a cracker’
Emily had bought the parrot from a down-on-his-luck sailor, and she was hoping that playing show tunes would inculcate culture in the poor creature and increase it’s vocabulary. But Polly continued to swear like a sailor.
When their two voices blend it’s harmonic, / which is actually somewhat ironic. / Molly wants both to croon / the identical tune, / whereas Polly prefers polyphonic.
And what is that score on the floor ?/ Why – it’s Debussy’s “Poissons D’or” !/The bird took offense/ at the chord clusters (dense !)/ so she doesn’t play that any more…
Hermione was right in the head for most things, but she loved her bird and steadfastly refused to accept the verdict of that nice veterinarian, Dr. Cleese, that “This is an ex-parrot!”
Respighi’s “The Birds” makes her crow/ and she loves “The Hen”(by Rameau)/ but she’s always preferred/ the great William Byrd – her composer of choice – as you know …
The tunes she now sings are much racier/ since she met that man on the glacier/ (the bloke in the barrel) / and her intimate apparel/ has apparently grown much lacier…/// she’s also acquired a parrot/ which shares her abode in the garret/ and rumors abound/ that her mind is unsound/ for she’s fallen in love with a carrot….
Molly’s efforts to get Polly to “do her business” on the papers were doomed when the obstreperous bird learned that a flap of her wings would send them across the floor.
I have added a comment there (awaiting Mr. Melcher’s approval) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. First work by this artist used here.
This advice, bird, is yours, and it’s free / And the point is quite clear, you’ll agree / Just sit tight on the shelf / Or you might find yourself / Served up as a bird fricassee.
BE THIS GUY over 3 years ago
“Come on, you stupid bird! Give me a DO-RE-MI !”
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 3 years ago
“Polly, if you go off key again, you’re going to be roasted with baby potatoes.”
rmremail over 3 years ago
Even though Polly sang the entire Habanera from Carmen whenever it was just the two of them, if Karen tried to get her to demonstrate this talent to an agent or anybody else, Polly only squawked ‘Polly want a cracker’
rmremail over 3 years ago
Emily had bought the parrot from a down-on-his-luck sailor, and she was hoping that playing show tunes would inculcate culture in the poor creature and increase it’s vocabulary. But Polly continued to swear like a sailor.
rmremail over 3 years ago
Portrait of two musical birds
Solstice*1947 over 3 years ago
Estelle thought it would be hilarious to teach Socrates to sing Schaunard’s part from Act I of La Boheme, but the bird was too much of a diva.
ronaldspence over 3 years ago
Polly want a solo?
Solstice*1947 over 3 years ago
When their two voices blend it’s harmonic, / which is actually somewhat ironic. / Molly wants both to croon / the identical tune, / whereas Polly prefers polyphonic.
sparklite over 3 years ago
“Polly, do you know what’s the stuff on my finger?”
“No, but hum a few bars and I’ll wing it.”
Jayalexander over 3 years ago
Look Ginger. Ixnay on the Manilow and gimme’ some Jerry Lee!!!
Call me Ishmael over 3 years ago
It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got a wing..doo wat doo wat …
Call me Ishmael over 3 years ago
And what is that score on the floor ?/ Why – it’s Debussy’s “Poissons D’or” !/The bird took offense/ at the chord clusters (dense !)/ so she doesn’t play that any more…
Kind&Kinder over 3 years ago
Hermione was right in the head for most things, but she loved her bird and steadfastly refused to accept the verdict of that nice veterinarian, Dr. Cleese, that “This is an ex-parrot!”
Call me Ishmael over 3 years ago
Respighi’s “The Birds” makes her crow/ and she loves “The Hen”(by Rameau)/ but she’s always preferred/ the great William Byrd – her composer of choice – as you know …
don.fitzsimons over 3 years ago
“The Ornithological Combat of Kings” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSJb6_fUomY
pcolli over 3 years ago
“No, Polly – that’s B flat minor.
jdculhane46 over 3 years ago
One more comment on my playing and it’s parrot soup for dinner tonight
gopher gofer over 3 years ago
birds of a feather…?
TonysSon over 3 years ago
POLLY: How about “Mr. Tambourine Man”? – MOLLY: Ah, you want The Byrds!
Buzzworld over 3 years ago
“Play what ever you want Myrtle, I’ll just wing it.”
Call me Ishmael over 3 years ago
The tunes she now sings are much racier/ since she met that man on the glacier/ (the bloke in the barrel) / and her intimate apparel/ has apparently grown much lacier…/// she’s also acquired a parrot/ which shares her abode in the garret/ and rumors abound/ that her mind is unsound/ for she’s fallen in love with a carrot….
YatInExile over 3 years ago
John Cage, please. 4’33".
Reader over 3 years ago
Halloweens around the corner. Let’s practice some macaw-bre songs.
kv450 over 3 years ago
[groan]
Rev Phnk Ey over 3 years ago
You lookin at me?
prrdh over 3 years ago
“Something by Jimmy Buffett.”
prrdh over 3 years ago
Has anyone done a setting of a pair o’ Keats odes?
Holden Awn over 3 years ago
In her unpublished early Quantum physics experiments, Jeanne discovered that precisely the right note could levitate a parrot stand off the floor.
prrdh over 3 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OARjuW5o5kg
prrdh over 3 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87UE2GC5db0
stamps over 3 years ago
Sing Polly Wolly Doodle all day.
Radish... over 3 years ago
Play Birdland, Polly wants jazz.
Another Take over 3 years ago
Molly’s efforts to get Polly to “do her business” on the papers were doomed when the obstreperous bird learned that a flap of her wings would send them across the floor.
Another Take over 3 years ago
Nothin’ could be finer than to play a C Sharp Minor in the mor-or-ning!
Linguist over 3 years ago
The bird was a heroic Polly-naise whose mistress is A-Flat Major.
Ken Holman Premium Member over 3 years ago
No! I am organizing my music on the floor and I will not move them under your perch!
mabrndt Premium Member over 3 years ago
The Music Lesson:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Francis_Sydney_Muschamp_-_The_Music_Lesson.jpg
has info and links that point to more info about this roughly jumbo envelope size painting.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image at
http://thatispriceless.blogspot.com/2021/10/masterpiece-2806.html
I have added a comment there (awaiting Mr. Melcher’s approval) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. First work by this artist used here.
The Wolf In Your Midst over 3 years ago
“Forget the piano, honey; Polly wants a mixing deck! Call me Deadb1rd!”
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
“Bird gets the Worm” by Bird. Or “Another Night in Tunisia” by Bird and Diz.
anomaly over 3 years ago
Paul McCartney and Wings.
d1234dick Premium Member over 3 years ago
Marcella. trying to hit middle “A” guided by Polly was a bad idea, Polly is off by a octave.
gcarlson over 3 years ago
“In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room …”
Blatherskite over 3 years ago
After investing quite a bit in a set of miniature conga drums, she found that no matter what she tried, Polly would only play the one on the left.
rugeirn over 3 years ago
This advice, bird, is yours, and it’s free / And the point is quite clear, you’ll agree / Just sit tight on the shelf / Or you might find yourself / Served up as a bird fricassee.
Running Buffalo Premium Member over 3 years ago
Yes, we are pretty redheads, aren’t we?
Running Buffalo Premium Member over 3 years ago
Yes, Diogenes likes living here more than in a wine cask. I’m sure he will be back soon. He mentioned he would look for a frozen fish for you.