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With the notable exception of the “There once was a man from Nantucket” genre, the limerick is a largely unappreciated art form. Whether it’s the rigidity of the format or their reputation for lewdness (check this classic, for example), limericks have a hard time gaining respect.

With just over two minutes to go in last night’s much-hyped Colts-Patriots game, Belichick elected to go for the first down on a 4th and 2 from his own 28 yard line. Tom Brady’s pass to Kevin Faulk was bobbled and caught, but Faulk came up a half-yard short, leading to a Peyton Manning touchdown pass and Colts victory. Yesterday was the loss, and today is the backlash.