Hey, one of those French explorers back in the 1600’ hundreds, when he got to Lake Michigan,dressed up in Chinese clothes, because….He thought China was just on the other side…Somebody help me out here, I’ve got a mental block, I don’t think is was La Salle….
Years ago I read an article about Spain in “National Geographic.” There was a picture of Christopher Columbus XXII with his infant son, Christopher Columbus XXIII. I can’t remember if he was referred to in the article as the principal heir to the explorer. Probably not, as no doubt there are hundreds of descendents by this time.
@Alexikakos and @Varnes — Freberg’s “United States of America” is a favorite. The URL is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXmCIFKRrTY and the Columbus skit starts about 2:20 into the video. Enjoy!
Please forgive, but Alexikakos’s offering reminded me of that old Spike Jones favorite. This version is cleverly illustrated:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXRj9lSnJnI
At least he didn’t run into Pierre of the North….that would have REALLY messed things up….besides there was another man with a group that actually discovered America first….anyone hear of Amerigo Vespucci…."America is a take on his first name Amerigo.
The Chinese would have had a very easy way to get here much before that. They had better ships…. ….Just stay near the shore, follow it around until you get to N.America. The 90 mile gap between Asia and and Alaska is nothing,…And yes, there are stories from China…
Chinese in a big storm, near shore pull into a cove and ride it out…Europeans in a big storm, in the middle of the North Atlantic…which boat would you rather be on?
el8 almost 12 years ago
Michael McGinnis Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Pointed word play about northern India would place him in the Punjab.
Superfrog almost 12 years ago
’e knew it.
Linguist almost 12 years ago
Nanook of the North meets Nudnick of the South !
Varnes almost 12 years ago
Hey, one of those French explorers back in the 1600’ hundreds, when he got to Lake Michigan,dressed up in Chinese clothes, because….He thought China was just on the other side…Somebody help me out here, I’ve got a mental block, I don’t think is was La Salle….
Varnes almost 12 years ago
Alexikakos, thanks. Tough one to Google….
Varnes almost 12 years ago
Dogsmith, “Oh, Canada, eh?”, eh?
Plods with ...™ almost 12 years ago
Oh yah. Hey der!
roctor almost 12 years ago
As a testament to the mans vision.The word Indian ts still a part of our vocabulary.
jreckard almost 12 years ago
Let’s take a pole.
pcolli almost 12 years ago
Did he get Tibet on that?
vwdualnomand almost 12 years ago
heard that there is no accurate picture of what columbus looked like.
emptc12 almost 12 years ago
Years ago I read an article about Spain in “National Geographic.” There was a picture of Christopher Columbus XXII with his infant son, Christopher Columbus XXIII. I can’t remember if he was referred to in the article as the principal heir to the explorer. Probably not, as no doubt there are hundreds of descendents by this time.
Carl Rennhack Premium Member almost 12 years ago
This is what inspired little-known Canadian songwriter Flash Heavyhand to write his even lesser-known ditty, “The Wreck of the Santa Maria”!!!
thirdguy almost 12 years ago
Your name fits you.
thirdguy almost 12 years ago
Dogsnoodle, what was that you were saying?
flagfly almost 12 years ago
Wiley, you are one of the best.
dtut almost 12 years ago
@Alexikakos and @Varnes — Freberg’s “United States of America” is a favorite. The URL is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXmCIFKRrTY and the Columbus skit starts about 2:20 into the video. Enjoy!
dabugger almost 12 years ago
columbus who?
Vonne Anton almost 12 years ago
“Who’s the clown parking his boat in the backyard of my igloo? And did he think to bring a snow blower? Oi vey!”
Varnes almost 12 years ago
Dogmyth, sorry dude…..dabugger, I think his last name was Ohio….
Varnes almost 12 years ago
Dogsniff, is your significant other Catsniff? Nosoastute..ewww…
cwreenactor almost 12 years ago
I’ll have “Nunavut.”
Gokie5 almost 12 years ago
Please forgive, but Alexikakos’s offering reminded me of that old Spike Jones favorite. This version is cleverly illustrated:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXRj9lSnJnI
Rickapolis almost 12 years ago
“Tho’ I’ve belted you and flayed you,By the livin’ Gawd that made you,You’re a better man than I am,
Caddy57 almost 12 years ago
At least he didn’t run into Pierre of the North….that would have REALLY messed things up….besides there was another man with a group that actually discovered America first….anyone hear of Amerigo Vespucci…."America is a take on his first name Amerigo.
thirdguy almost 12 years ago
I love to play on words, but I keep falling off!
thirdguy almost 12 years ago
May your roses all smell wonderful.
Varnes almost 12 years ago
The Chinese would have had a very easy way to get here much before that. They had better ships…. ….Just stay near the shore, follow it around until you get to N.America. The 90 mile gap between Asia and and Alaska is nothing,…And yes, there are stories from China…
Varnes almost 12 years ago
Chinese in a big storm, near shore pull into a cove and ride it out…Europeans in a big storm, in the middle of the North Atlantic…which boat would you rather be on?
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 12 years ago
One of the best folk-singing groups around — Lou & Peter Berryman!!