BITTER HAIKUS
As Erin and I watched the Celebration of the Lives of Dan Wieden and David Kennedy last week from Christchurch, New Zealand (#thankyoudananddavid), we were reminded of so many great things that Wieden + Kennedy brought into our lives.
So. Many. Great. Things.
And great times.
And great friends.
And in our case, our own family, since W+K is where Erin got to fall in love with me.
We were also reminded of W+K traditions. One of those traditions is Bitter Haikus, written by all of us at W+K around Valentine’s Day to express bitterness on a holiday that celebrates love.
To celebrate Dan + Dave on the other side of the world, we thought we’d write some bitter haikus about our travel.
By Harper:
Middle Seats = No Space.
You stole my armrest, you jerk.
Please don’t lean on me.
By Noonan:
So many eye rolls.
I got it wrong again, duh
I need some me time.
By Sadie:
Do it for Insta!
Wannabe influencers.
You’re just in the way.
By Reese:
Finger lickin’ gross.
Eating chicken the whole time.
Don’t touch me lady.
By Erin:
Destinations change.
My travel companions don’t.
Please leave me alone.
By Harper:
Standing here watching bags.
“Hey, there goes another one.”
We’re at the wrong spot.
By Noonan:
Dad, we’re lost again.
Why are we here and not there?
Please don’t talk to me.
By Sadie:
We wake up so early.
It is really annoying.
I have a headache.
By Erin:
Cottage on the beach.
Daytime tours at wineries.
Why do we have kids?
By Sadie:
I’m on a mountain.
Suddenly I don’t feel good.
Oh no! Here it comes.
By Reese:
I am so hungry.
There’s no food on walking tours.
That is outrageous.
By Erin:
I’m in a movie.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
You are John Candy.
By Harper:
Packing it again.
My arm falls off dragging it.
It is so heavy.
By Reese:
Everybody yells.
Traveling is so stressful.
I put headphones on.
By Noonan:
I’m in a movie.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Those aren’t pillows.