Maybe my favorite Dr. Seuss fact ever is that his editor bet him he couldn’t write a book using 50 or fewer different words (that wager came after “The Cat in the Hat” came in at about 225 words).
Seuss won that bet by producing “Green Eggs and Ham,” which includes exactly 50 words.
It turned out to be Seuss’ best-selling book ever and is No. 4 on the all-time best-seller list for children’s books. BTW, Seuss wrote six of the top 20 on that list.
David Addison: We’re looking for a man with a mole on his nose.
Security Officer: A mole on his nose?
Maddie Hayes: A mole on his nose.
Security Officer: What kind of clothes?
Maddie Hayes: What kind of clothes?
David Addison: What kind of clothes do you suppose?
Security Officer: What kind of clothes do I suppose would be worn by a man with a mole on his nose? Who knows?
David Addison: Did I happen to mention, did I bother to disclose, that this man that we’re seeking with the mole on his nose? I’m not sure of his clothes or anything else, except he’s Chinese, a big clue by itself.
Maddie Hayes: How do you do that?
David Addison: Gotta read a lot of Dr. Seuss.
Security Officer: I’m sorry to say, I’m sad to report, I haven’t seen anyone at all of that sort. Not a man who’s Chinese with a mole on his nose with some kind of clothes that you can’t suppose. So get away from this door and get out of this place, or I’ll have to hurt you – put my foot in your face.
I remember a scene on Night Court in which a young mother attacked a children’s-book author known as “Dr. Wiggle” for allegedly inspiring her child to injure himself. After a couple of lines, the dialogue was all in Dr. Seuss style. It starts about 11 minutes into the episode:
Imagine almost 3 years ago
I will celebrate with green eggs and ham. I think I saw some old eggs in the back of the cupboard I could use and that would do the trick.
On second thought, I will add some spinach to the eggs.
michaeljwolff almost 3 years ago
I just checked my aquarium to make sure. One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. Yeah, they’re there.
therese_callahan2002 almost 3 years ago
What will he see on Mulberry Street?
Doug K almost 3 years ago
I do so like this, Pam-I-Am.
The Reader Premium Member almost 3 years ago
March has all the good days!
P51Strega almost 3 years ago
The Star-Fleeted Sneeches believed they were the Sneeches on the beaches.
YippiKiAyMofo almost 3 years ago
I do not like Dr. Seuss
I do not him you silly goose
I do not like his rhyming books
Or the way his artwork looks
I do not like it in a chair
I do not like it anywhere
You can hate and call me a fool
Though I must admit the Grinch is cool
tripwire45 almost 3 years ago
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’ (Theodor Seuss Geisel’s) birthday and is celebrated as National Read Across America Day.
Imagine almost 3 years ago
I saw a great quote from a child the other day: “Reading a book is like binge watching words”.
Here’s to binge watching Dr. Seuss books.
Greyhame almost 3 years ago
So, what’s with the 500 hats, Bartholomew Cubbins?
preacherman Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Just be happy it’s not Dr. Frankenstein day.
awcoffman almost 3 years ago
Did I just hear a Who?
Wichita1.0 almost 3 years ago
With SOME space heroes, it’s ALWAYS Seuss Day.
Algolei I almost 3 years ago
I came here looking for an off-topic comment so I could post, “I do not like green eggs and spam,” but I couldn’t find one.
360guy Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Celebrate him by un-canceling his books.
Calvins Brother almost 3 years ago
Oh boy! Today I get to Hop on Pop.
R.U. Kidding almost 3 years ago
Maybe my favorite Dr. Seuss fact ever is that his editor bet him he couldn’t write a book using 50 or fewer different words (that wager came after “The Cat in the Hat” came in at about 225 words).
Seuss won that bet by producing “Green Eggs and Ham,” which includes exactly 50 words.
It turned out to be Seuss’ best-selling book ever and is No. 4 on the all-time best-seller list for children’s books. BTW, Seuss wrote six of the top 20 on that list.
globalenterprize1990 almost 3 years ago
Green Eggs and Ham for breakfast.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 3 years ago
Definitely a time to celebrate.
David Rickard Premium Member almost 3 years ago
David Addison: We’re looking for a man with a mole on his nose.
Security Officer: A mole on his nose?
Maddie Hayes: A mole on his nose.
Security Officer: What kind of clothes?
Maddie Hayes: What kind of clothes?
David Addison: What kind of clothes do you suppose?
Security Officer: What kind of clothes do I suppose would be worn by a man with a mole on his nose? Who knows?
David Addison: Did I happen to mention, did I bother to disclose, that this man that we’re seeking with the mole on his nose? I’m not sure of his clothes or anything else, except he’s Chinese, a big clue by itself.
Maddie Hayes: How do you do that?
David Addison: Gotta read a lot of Dr. Seuss.
Security Officer: I’m sorry to say, I’m sad to report, I haven’t seen anyone at all of that sort. Not a man who’s Chinese with a mole on his nose with some kind of clothes that you can’t suppose. So get away from this door and get out of this place, or I’ll have to hurt you – put my foot in your face.
Moonlighting “The Murder’s in the Mail” (1985)
Andrew Bosch Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Then there’s the The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
I remember when I four years old and every day was Dr. Seuss Day. I still associate cats with hats.
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I remember a scene on Night Court in which a young mother attacked a children’s-book author known as “Dr. Wiggle” for allegedly inspiring her child to injure himself. After a couple of lines, the dialogue was all in Dr. Seuss style. It starts about 11 minutes into the episode:
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6piztp