[OT] Dr. Seuss - What was he smoking?

[alsih2o]

If you REALLY want a sample of what he's smokin', go pick up "Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book" and get back to me.

that was shel shilverstein.

 

[Henry]

Actually, Green Eggs & Ham was the 50 word bet; Cat in the Hat was based on a 223 word list contest of some sort. He proved that, no matter what strictures you put him under, he could make something from it that stood the test of time.

 

[Altalazar]

that was shel shilverstein.

Yeah, but it always reminded me of a demented Dr Suess. I loved that book when I was a kid.

 

[Lola]

Look up a book by either Seuss or Geisel (his real last name) called "The seven lady godivas"

EDIT - I should be clearer on this, after having done a little more research into TSLG's. This was an "adult" book, but not some of his more randy work

I have that book! Actually, the only really "adult" thing about it is that the Godiva sisters are naked. *looks at book* They don't even have nipples. Odd.

It's actually pretty funny. They have to fulfill a promise to their father before they can run off to get married. I'd recommend it as a cute coffee table sort of book.

 

[Mercule]

Besides, young children (in my experience) do much better with 'suspension of disbelief' than do adults. Ask your child if pets could easily serve as household appliances.

Yup. Just asked my 3-year-old if we could use the cat to cook toast. She thought it was the best idea she'd heard all day.