A Fifth On The Fourth Comments

I'm sure that George refers to The Fourth Of July American holiday. **** 4 stars for this clever poem, original author perhaps unknown by a living soul. bri : )

Thanks, George. I'm sure you've saved MANY LIVES by repeating the poem HERE on PH. : ))))) OK, maybe one. bri

Desiree (below) typed: 'I heard this since I was a small child growing up in New Orleans in the 60's. My Dad was a merchant marine (seaman) . I wonder who was the orginial author.' [[ oops: ORIGINAL ]]

He who drinks a fifth.......loved the sage advice give with such humor and style!

So funny. Loved the lines " he who drinks a fifth.......

I heard this since I was a small child growing up in New Orleans in the 60's. My Dad was a merchant marine (seaman) . I wonder who was the orginial author.

I heard it He who comes forth with a fifth on the fourth might not come fourth on the fifth.