This man’s tweets that can be sung to the tune of Eleanor Rigby are oddly satisfying
Over on Twitter, Peter Silk, also known as @KestrelPi, hit upon the idea of posting tweets, sometimes topical, that fit the pattern of the verses of The Beatles’ song ‘Eleanor Rigby’. Weird idea, yet it just works, as these 15 examples demonstrate.
1.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
Crab on a pancake
Wasn't exactly my first choice for lunchtime, by far
But here we are— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) July 9, 2015
2.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
Elephant crime spree
This is the stealthiest pachyderm ever to live
Armed with a shiv— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) July 9, 2015
3.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby
Vlad the Impaler
Rose to the throne of Wallachia three different times
Dracula prime— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) July 10, 2015
4.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
Crocodile witness,
Reptile accounts aren't admissible in English courts
Or so I thought— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) August 10, 2015
5.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
Pantomime Hitler
Even though I'm not convinced we should use this idea
I'll be the rear— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) February 3, 2016
6.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby
'Duck Orthodontist'?
Sir, your credentials and résumé beggar belief
Ducks don't have teeth— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) February 3, 2016
7.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
First get a Stetson
Wear it around and then under it place a small cat
Schroedinger's hat— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) September 13, 2016
8.
9
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
Dog in a trenchcoat
Getting promoted at work but then sheds his disguise
Canine surprise— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) October 27, 2016
10.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
Article 50
May not be triggered if parliament process denies
Pound on the rise— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) November 3, 2016
11.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
Brexit means Brexit
Brexit means Brexit means Brexit means Brexit means what?
Not a whole lot.— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) November 3, 2016
12.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
Wasps in a sandwich
I can't believe that you're actually selling me these
I prefer bees— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) October 28, 2016
13.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
Danny DeVito
Trying to kickstart a low budget sequel to Twins
Arnie's not in— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) October 28, 2016
14.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
Great British Bake Off
Mel and Sue left, and then Mary, 'til only one stood
Paul Hollywood— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) October 28, 2016
15.
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
Stuck in a chimney
"Why did I choose to give presents while everyone sleeps?"
Santa Claus weeps— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) July 9, 2015
Though, sometimes, it’s tough to make them fit …
To the tune of Eleanor Rigby:
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH
— Peter Silk (@KestrelPi) November 9, 2016
Source: @KestrelPi on Twitter
