Clever Limericks about California

An important tradition in Limerick writing is the use of geography and place names. Some many of these whimsical verses sing the praises of characters known primarily for their place of origin. There’s the girl from Madrass, the man from Nantucket, the Uncle from Iberia, and on and on. So it’s about time I put together this collection of Limericks about California.

I’m a native of California myself, and though I’ve adopted the life of Digital Nomadism, I still have a deep attachment to the Golden State. From the soft sandy beaches of Orange County to the seductive curves of Highway One in Big Sur, California is loaded with memories and touchstones. So here’s a quick and comical tribute to the land of my birth.

      The Surfers once owned San Clemente
      Long before two thousand twenty
              But new populations
              Prove gentrification
      Spells Beach Day for those who have plenty

      There’s a Coast that got Lost up in Mendo
      Where the waves make a crashing crescendo
              It isn’t quite Humboldt
              But don’t you get crumpled
      It’s close enough we can pretendo

      There’s a mem’rable man from Salinas
      You’ll never forget if you’ve seen his
              Distinguishing features
              Just don’t try and reach his
      Remarkable fourteen inch . . . mustache

      I once found a freak show in Frisco
      Where women all knew how to disco
              Their pants were so tight
              And their hair was just right
      It was treated with handfuls of Crisco

      There’s a passable lass in Van Nuys
      With a quizzical gleam in the eyes
              If you carefully note
              There’s a bump in the throat
      Of her otherwise flawless disguise

      There’s a friendly young fellow from Hayward
      Whose father’s afraid he’s gone wayward
              While pouring my beverage
              He leaned in with leverage
      And wantonly whispered a gay word

      Los Osos is often so hazy
      And surfers sleep in cuz they’re lazy
              A fine place for breeding
              Where everyone’s needing
      A LOVR that won’t drive them crazy

      There’s an all-star third baseman from Chatsworth
      Who likes to play ball on the flat turf
              He signed some equipment
              That’s ready for shipment
      I just can’t be sure what his hat’s worth

 

Sorry about that last one. I have to admit it’s somewhat terrible. But that’s the uneven terrain of limericks for you.

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