Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for July 14, 2017
Transcript:
what's the right band instrument for you? guy: ow the sousaphone try handling this thing in a stiff breeze without incurring a major mal-occlusion. it's a regular orthodontist's delight. avoid this one. the viola the most ill-tempered member of the notor-ious string family. currently under indictment for ar-ranging a hit on the woodwind family. viola: tonight the bassoon sleeps with the fishes. cello: right, boss. the glockenspiel about as musical as a baby's toy. you might as well just jingle the loose change in your pants pocket. dinky dinky dink dinkadink dink dink dinkydi dinky dink kid: stop.
John W Kennedy Premium Member over 7 years ago
No, it’s a bell lyre. A glockenspiel lies flat and is played with both hands.
Elle Finn over 7 years ago
What’s the difference between a viola and an onion?
Sisyphos over 7 years ago
Ahh, the Strings. I believe they are currently Under Investigation for a number of false notes….