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HIGH AND MIGHTY

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You might think it specialised in Stetson hats

But no! it caters for blokes with huge stats

Though they don’t call the website “Lardarses and Fats”

For fear of offending them slightly

It goes by the name “High and Mighty”.

 

Its clientele all have an oversized girth

From shovelling chips in for all that they’re are worth

“Genetic” they’ll say, “I’ve been big from birth”

The Manager nods most politely

(A common line at “High and Mighty”).

 

He used to get clothes from the Exchange and Mart

But now to the salesman he coyly imparts

I need a loose-fitting shirt playing my darts

As big as Our Gert’s floral nightie

No problem for “High and Mighty”.

 

He tries three or four on that’s all XOS

And 56 waisters with little success

“Fear not” says the salesman, keen to impress

“I’ve something to fit you less tightly;

For nothing are we “High and Mighty”.

 

At one time there used to be Evans next door

Where women call “plus sized” could browse and explore

And pull on huge dresses found round the shop floor

With frocks on which money was spent

As big as a Chipperfield’s tent.

 

But sad to relate that their stores are no more

That caters for old Billy Bunters and Thor

With shirts, vests and trousers big as a barn door

No longer are seen here in Blighty

They’re now Internet “High and Mighty”.

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John Coopey

Thu 9th May 2024 22:55

That’s thinking, Telboy!

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Telboy

Thu 9th May 2024 19:42

John I could have saved those retail stores if they'd only asked me. Position them next to Greggs and Crispy Kreme Donuts.

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John Coopey

Thu 9th May 2024 17:22

And all the women advertising funeral plans, incontinence pads, mobility scooters and health insurance are all tidy milfs, Stephen.

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 9th May 2024 08:24

This reads like a dream, John. I love the rhythm.

I see there is a site for a store in Melbourne, although the blokes all look like Daniel Craig.

Also, I 'm reminded of Clive James' description of Nigel Lawson's attire - 'for the fuller figure, and the even fuller pay packet'. (This was before he slimmed down).

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John Coopey

Wed 8th May 2024 18:02

Quite possibly,MC. And maybe Big Daddy too. But as a life-long lardarse I have no room to talk (pun intended!)
And thanks for the Likes, Nigel and Larisa.

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M.C. Newberry

Wed 8th May 2024 15:30

I recall a "High and Mighty" shop in nearby Edgware Road, W2.
It interested me in passing (which I usually did) because it catered
for the taller man (in my case 6'4") but I was happy to discover
I could just squeeze (no pun intended) into the extreme size
offered by certain other outlets more widely known. I give H&M
its due for its courage in overtly catering for the larger sizes in men's wear with no shrinking from derogatory comments from
the herd instinct. Remember the hit parade song "Big Man"?
I wonder if wrestler Giant Haystacks got his stuff there? 😏

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