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In the US, my days are numbered
Though they could be 16, or over a hundred.
Though I'm just under forty in the UK,
I'm the same as the Yanks' 16... in a way.
You can find me in life, you can find me in change
I might show up for dinner, or arrive with the rain
So as you can tell, my examples are myriad
But one thing's for sure: I'm only here for a period.
Though they could be 16, or over a hundred.
Though I'm just under forty in the UK,
I'm the same as the Yanks' 16... in a way.
You can find me in life, you can find me in change
I might show up for dinner, or arrive with the rain
So as you can tell, my examples are myriad
But one thing's for sure: I'm only here for a period.
Hint
Split me in half, and I'm just not the same;I carry on the ocean's good name.
If you still haven't got it, you're just out of luck.
Maybe you should try hunting wabbits or ducks.
Answer
SeasonThe first stanza refers to the games in an American football and baseball season, respectively. The second stanza refers to the matches in an English Premier League season.
The third stanza alludes to the phrases "season of life", "season of change", and a "rainy season". You might also use seasoning for dinner.
In the hint, splitting the word "season" in half, you get "sea son" -- a "sea's son" would generally carry on the family name.
Finally, "hunting wabbits or ducks" is a reference to a famous Elmer Fudd cartoon, where Bugs Bunny and Daffy argue over whether it is "duck season" or "rabbit season."
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Comments
how cute
Good one. I had no idea what it was, but I am completely sports illiterate.
Tricky, but cute... Loved it!!!
Going in my faves... Clever rhyme with "myriad" and "period"!
Going in my faves... Clever rhyme with "myriad" and "period"!
Nov 11, 2007
That was clever.
whoa!
Thanks for all the nice comments!
I agree that this is one of the best! Didn't get it, but had a lot of ideas. None as good as yours - good job.
Cute teaser!
Clever clever clever I so did not get this one.
Ooh, I like this one. Full star!
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