what are the odds_

what are the odds
what are the odds
of wearing a straw hat
what are the odds
of skinning a single cat
what are the odds
of winning the lottery
what are the odds
or a barn made of pottery
but before you answer
contemplate occupations
teacher, fire man, bell boy, dancer
or the general of the league of nations
there seems to be a common theme
maybe statistics needs to blow off some steam
probability burning hot as an ember
gamblers--t hey play the game to win the bread
but remember
nobody wears goddamn hay on their head.

Exhibit A: Douchebag