Mona Lisa’s smile has been scannedAnd the report revealed, (as I understand)
It was 83% happy
Only 2% snappy
Rest over disgust (9%) and fear (6%) spanned!
But tell me, in this emotional trampoline
What does ‘83% happy’ really mean?
Is it enough? Should it be more?
How should I interpret this score?
I wonder, while Mona looks on quietly serene!
It is really interesting to see how the same scores have led to different headlines. Check this out!
Forbes: Mona Lisa is smiling because she is happy
BBC News: Mona Lisa 'happy', computer finds.
M&C: Mona Lisa's smile analyzed: she was mostly happy
Hindustan Times: Mona Lisa is happy, disgusted and angry!
Independant, SA: Mona was not 100% happy
TOI: Mona Lisa: 83% smile, 17% scowl
Independant, UK: The sulk behind the smile of Mona Lisa
:-))
Wonder what the ToI headlines would have looked liked :)
ReplyDeleteHmm let me add that in :-))
ReplyDeletevery nice. some interesting additions to technique, i see.
ReplyDeletelike the '(as i understand)' and the questions 'is it enough? should it be more?'...the 'i' asserting itself in the poem. it works.
Think you should do more explorations with style...
Thanks Madhavan, interesting suggestion. Yes I would love to explore!
ReplyDelete(though I do feel the structure requirements are a bit stringent in this form...but then it is the limerick structure which helps keep the news presentation crisp!...what say you? )
Will look forward to more suggestions (and verses) from you :-)
Hark ye...all ye hear
ReplyDeleteThe scientist are here, near
They’ll figure how the warmth of blanket stand
By taking it apart, strand by each strand
And then declare there's no heat in something threadbare!
lol Avi, interesting viewpoint!
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