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Category Archives: DESIGN FAILS

Fire Extinguisher

A fire has just broke outI gotta put it outWhere the hell is it?Use eyes you silly git…. Where?…… Don MatthewsOctober 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryOctober 2, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:fire extinguisher, humour, poetry3 Comments on Fire Extinguisher

Interior Decoration

We had our throne-like toilet doneAnd we were so impressedWe moved on to the bathroomAnd also much impressed…. Next project bedroom…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 19, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:bathroom, humour, interior design, poetry, tiling, toilet1 Comment on Interior Decoration

Seat Belt

Do you think this will dearWork in stopping usIf we have an accidentRun into a bus?…. I’m sure it will work dear……. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 13, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:car safety, humour, poetry, seat belt4 Comments on Seat Belt

Chucky Norris

I am a Chucky Norris ManWear myself with prideShowing off my Chucky pantsWith legs open wide…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 11, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:fashion, footballer, humour, poetry4 Comments on Chucky Norris

Gummi Lights

Mummy can you buy mePlease, some Gummi LightsThey’re all nice different coloursBut none of them is white? Why mummy? Lighthouses are white….. And they’re all shaped like pretty lighthouses sweetie…….. Yes mummy……. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 9, 2021September 9, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:fail, humour, lollies, poetry5 Comments on Gummi Lights

Stan Designs the Newmarket Health Centre

Knowing of my expertiseIn drawing up of plansI drew up something workableAnd with my plan, they ran…. Did I view it from the air?…… Why boss?…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 8, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:architect, fail, humour, poetry, stan3 Comments on Stan Designs the Newmarket Health Centre

Racing Car driver

I am a racing driverMade of plastic (red)Whenever I get out my carPeople nod their head Why?…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 7, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, plastic toy, poetry, racing car5 Comments on Racing Car driver

Groupie Bond

My friends and I are groupiesWe show our groupie bondBy hanging slices round our neck(My slice I’m very fond)…. We’re called the 7 Slices. Feared on the streets we are…… Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 6, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:groupies, humour, necklace, poetry2 Comments on Groupie Bond

Stan the Plane Signwriter

I work for many airlinesSignwriting on their planesSo happy are they with my workThey ask me back again And again….. And again….. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 6, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, planes, poetry, signwriting5 Comments on Stan the Plane Signwriter

Stan Designs a Questionnaire

I know the art of questioningRewarding right or wrongHappy feel when answer rightSad feel when you’re wrong…. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 6, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:fail, humour, poetry, questionnaire1 Comment on Stan Designs a Questionnaire

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