This is a poem from James Harbeck's book Songs of Love and Grammar. Harbeck posted it in his blog Sesquiotica. It is a very clever, challenging left-brain, right-brain exercise. You must decode the abbreviations for the elements and pronounce the element's full spoken name to get the sense of the poem.
For example, when you see the abbreviation As, you must think "arsenic." So you can practice on this line: That Jay Gatsby was after a piece of my cousin's As said. (Harbeck's poem is much better than this example reflects.)
Cleverly done. Had to pull out my periodic chart in a few places, but well worth the effort. Thanks for the link.
Reminded me of a classic I read way back in college chemistry called: Orgasmic Chemistry 101 - How to make ethyl palpitate. Took a little online searching, but I figured it had to be out there somewhere. Finally located it. Just follow the link above. Enjoy, and pardon the obvious male chauvinism.
EDIT: Just saw a notice that "my post is awaiting moderation." Now I wonder what word could have triggered that?
EDIT: OK, the "moderator" just approved my post after about 3 hours. Still curious about why that happened, and who exactly the "moderator" is. Any insights would be most appreciated. Don't recall that ever happening before.
I feel a little strange enjoying chemistry humor so much.
Heimhenge, the only time I received a notice like that was because I had 3 links in one post. I complained because there was no reason given for holding the post and Grant responded to tell me why.
Maybe yours looked a little too risque. HA
Thank you, Glenn and Heimhenge. Loved both links! I'm a geek. What can I say? *grin* And Glenn? I hope you don't mind...I shared your link on the AWWW Facebook page.
Jackie said: And Glenn? I hope you don't mind…I shared your link on the AWWW Facebook page.
Yeah ... probably good that you didn't share my link also, given it was flagged for moderation. Not sure Grant would appreciate such "risque" content (as Dick called it) on their AWWW Facebook page. Not like Glenn's link was totally G-rated, but I suspected my link might cross that fine line. And apparently it did.