Hai-KU! Bless you.

Michio Kaku explains string theory. Sort of.

So the April 11 show was fun. Kurt Andersen dished some really fun dirt about author David Denby and Daniel Wilson revealed what appeared to be a scientist crush on Michio Kaku. All in all, a great night of revelations!

If you were there and didn't get your haiku read on the air, there may still be a chance for your 12 seconds of fame!

Here are som haiku we loved...just not enough to hand you that all-important Powell's gift card. We know. We're terrible, terrible people:


SNARKING

Jacob is snarky
But he doesn't believe it.
Please tell him he is.
- Eric B. (Jacob, you're snarky. Eric, you're welcome.)

New outfit; head high
What's that? I hear a snicker.
Where's that snarky bitch?
- Faith A.

Your snarky comments
Are not appreciated
Go get on Twitter
- Erinn

Milk in my nostrils
I snorted, snarked and sharted
Need to change my pants
- Ryan B. (Ryan, thanks for..opening up so much. It's really...great.)

They call it "snarking";
Used to be "being catty."
Damned new hipster word!
- Holly F.


FEATHERS (birds beware!)

Down on my pillow
Clouds of feathers in the hall
Who let the cat out?
- Jesse B.

Red-tipped feathers on
Kitchen floor - cat does not know
Robins are our friends
- Andy S.

The night sky
Raining bright yellow and red
Big Bird exploded.
- Dan H. (We LOVE this Dan. Don't know how we missed it on air!)

Birds do it in flight
Penguins do it, be polite
Lucky? Then you might.
- Bombadil J. (We're now sure what you're referring to, Bomb.)

Seven baby chicks
Such a wondrous adventure
Poverty bestows
- Burton F.

Tranquil and downy
But there will be hell to pay
If they are ruffled
- Vanessa T.

Feathers strewn about
Paws wearing her cheshire grin
Seeking victim two
- Anonymous

Caged bird not singing
Yellow feathers drifting down
Smile on kitty's face
- Emily L.

Click on Match.com
Wrapped in a feather boa
Tickling them with lies
- Mia N.

First time at Live Wire
I want a Powell's gift card!
Pick mine please. Feathers!
- Guybe S. (Guy...you're so transparent. Clearly not in it for artistic reasons.)


RECESSIONITIS (dogs beware!)

Endlessly falling
Deep, deep, down down forever
So long GI Joe's.
- Todd E.

One: Withdraw your funds
Two: Put cash under mattress
Three: Move in with mom.
- Jesse S.

Your striped hand warmers
Won't make your winter less cold
If you can't buy pants.
- Betsy Levine

College payment late
Rainy day fund up in smoke
Time to sell the dog.
- Mary D.

Recessionitis
Inflammatory spending
Take two years and call
- Gail J.

Two kids in college
And we put mom in the home
Where's our bailout?
- Chris H.

Hard times, the eagle
On my last dollar bill, is
Shedding his feathers
- Nick F.

Is it wrong these days
With so many friends laid off
To still hate my job?
- Casey D.

Recessionitis?
Just take a stimulagra!
Stocks will go straight up.
- Kian D.

We savor what's left
Of that expensive fromage
Think we can sell it?
- Jenny L.

If your wallet is
Inflamed or swollen might be
Recessionitis!
- Anna W.

Trouble on the farm
This ain't a nice recession
Had to eat the dog.
- Bern

Applicants desired:
Recession-proof business.
Must have pirate ship.
- Emily S.

What's a damn high cue?
Homeless, jobless, can't afford
To pay attention
- Kevin D.

Damn, I lost my job
But at least my butt doesn't
Look as big as hers.
- Seth B. (Snark and recessionitis?)

...and finally...

Need arts now! Live Wire:
Marvelous antidote to
Recessionitis.
- Emily

Thanks, Emily! And to all our audience members who take the time to be all arty whilst drinking beer. Keep the good stuff comin' in!