Tuesday, 6 May 2025

RICHARD'S NURSERY RHYME

 


Robin and Richard
Were two pretty men;
They stayed in bed
Till the clock struck ten.
Then up starts Robin
And looks at the sky:
"Oh, brother Richard,
The sun's very high.
You go before
With the bottle and bag,
And I will come after
On little Jack nag."

OK, that's from Mother Goose.

The analysis of this reads:

Analysis: "Robin and Richard" is a light-hearted and playful poem that satirizes laziness and tardiness. The poem's simple language and repetitive structure create a humorous tone, while the actions of the two brothers present a comical picture of indolence.

Compared to other nursery rhymes, "Robin and Richard" stands out for its focus on laziness. Most nursery rhymes depict children engaging in active play or adventures, while this poem presents a subversion of that norm. This focus on laziness may have reflected the social attitudes of the time period in which the poem was written, when idleness was considered a moral failing.

The poem's simplicity and humor make it accessible to readers of all ages, while its underlying message about the consequences of laziness adds a layer of subtle wisdom.


Yeah Right.

Robin and Richard were a gay couple who liked to have morning sex.

"Bottle and bag" refers to cock and balls and  we can assume that "little Jack nag" is an anla refrence.

Sorry for the disillusionment.

3 comments:

Richard (of RBB) said...

You don't get many anla references these days. It seems to have gone the same way as proofreading.

THE CURMUDGEON said...

Robin says "hi".

Richard (of RBB) said...

Robin says, "Hi."

Punctuation is important.