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diff --git a/games/fortune/datfiles/fortunes b/games/fortune/datfiles/fortunes index f81b8e0..7ef7edf 100644 --- a/games/fortune/datfiles/fortunes +++ b/games/fortune/datfiles/fortunes @@ -57135,26 +57135,30 @@ When there is no one else to turn to, Caaaall for Super Chicken!! (**bwuck-bwuck-bwuck-bwuck**) Caaaall for Super Chicken!! % -When you get what you want in your struggle for self -And the world makes you king for a day, -Just go to a mirror and look at yourself -And see what that man has to say. - For it isn't your father or mother or wife - Whose judgement upon you must pass; - The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life - Is the one staring back from the glass. -Some people may think you a straight-shootin' chum -And call you a wonderful guy, -But the man in the glass says you're only a bum -If you can't look him straight in the eye. - He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest, - For he's with you clear up to the end, - And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test - If the man in the glass is your friend. -You may fool the whole world down the pathway of life +When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf, +And the world makes you King for a day, +Then go to the mirror and look at yourself, +And see what that guy has to say. + For it isn't your Father, or Mother, or Wife, + Who judgement upon you must pass. + The feller whose verdict counts most in your life + Is the guy staring back from the glass. +He's the feller to please, never mind all the rest, +For he's with you clear up to the end, +And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test +If the guy in the glass is your friend. + You may be like Jack Horner and "chisel" a plum, + And think you're a wonderful guy, + But the man in the glass says you're only a bum + If you can't look him straight in the eye. +You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years, And get pats on the back as you pass, But your final reward will be heartaches and tears -If you've cheated the man in the glass. +If you've cheated the guy in the glass. + -- "The Guy in the Glass" + Copyright 1934, Dale Wimbrow (1895-1954) + [Pelf is a Middle English word for wealth or riches, + especially when acquired dishonestly. Ed.] % When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty. |
