The twisted humor of foul-mouthed and generally subversive local guitar/cello duo Barling and Collins is right at home on the dark and grimy stage at Miller’s, but Applebee’s? More venues for local musicians to perform in are always welcome, but this wasn’t quite what we had in mind. In an attempt to ratchet up the absurdity level here, we’ve decided to commemorate these occasions with haikus dedicated to the soulless corporate restaurant chain.

This week’s poem comes to us from special guest Haikusta Kate Malay, a former Hook food writer:

Is that a “salad?”
Or 2,000 calories
Of fat and lettuce?

See you next week, folks!

Barling and Collins - (That’s Right) I’m Looking At Your Girlfriend