I read a funny poem recently by Ian McMillan. It is about the main character of the first novel written in the English language, Robinson Crusoe. In the 1719 novel, Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked on an island for 28 years. For almost all of the time he lives by himself, until eventually he escapes back to England.
McMillan’s poem imagines some of the wise sayings Crusoe has come up with after his adventure. These are a few examples from his poem:
“You can
never have too many turtle’s eggs.”
“I’m the
most interesting person in this room.”
“A beard is as long as I want it to be.”
I wondered what some other fictional characters’ wise sayings would be.
“Try not to
slam doors.”
“Check with
air traffic control before flying near La Guardia Airport.”
“If you are strong enough, people will not laugh at a man who wears his underwear on the outside of his pants.”
Some Wise Sayings of Superman
“Sunrises
are overrated.”
“It is hard
to get a dentist’s appointment twice.”
“Enjoy
yourself while you can: you are a long time dead!”
Some Wise
Sayings of Count Dracula
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