Astronomy in-class activity: OBAFGKM poetry slam (SLO)

stronomy 210, Spring Semester 2011
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
(San Luis Obispo Campus)

Astronomy 210 In-class activity 14: OBAFGKM Poetry Slam

Students were instructed to use at least OBAFGKM, and/or part or all of the additional OBAFGKMRNSC or OBAFGKMLT extensions to individually write an original, coherent and an appropriate (nothing worse than "PG-13" rated!) mnemonic, and to give a rousing reading of their OBAFGKM mnemonic poem for the class.

Only Boys At Fairs Get Kicked Making Lame Taunts
--D. A.
Oh Boy, A Fat Girl Kicked My Left Testicle
--M. B.

Onion-Breather Astronomers Frighten Good, Kind Mr. Len
--D. B.

Only Badass Astronomers Freakin Go Kayaking Man
--M. C.

Oh Baby A Ford Galaxy Killed Me
--R. D.

Orange Bears Always Fight Gay Klan Members
--M. D.

Only Belle Abhors Feisty Gaston's Kind Marriage Requests
--J. H.-D

Only Ballin' Aliens Fly Gnarly Keyless Machines
--J. D.

Overcoming Basic Astronomy Final Gonna Kill Me
--J. G.

Ostrich Babies Assemble For Gambling Kangaroo Muds
--P. G.

Only Bieber Allows Frantic Girls' Kisses on Mondays
--N. H.

Oh Boy Another Friday night Gave Killer Munchies
--S. H.

Off Brand Aftermarket Footwear Gets Kinda Messed Up Some Times
--D. A. J.

Optative Birthdays Are Full (of) Gallivanting. Keep (the) Memories. Love (the) Times.
--H. J.

Oh Behave About Frolicking Gorillas Kicking Marky Mark
--C. J.

Oh Be A Friend, Give Kisses More!
--L. L.

Otters Bask Among Fresh Gardens of Kelp Masses
--H. M.

Oh Boy All Family Get-togethers Kill Me
--D. M.

Our Brother Attacked Flying Growing Killer Monkeys
--J. M.

Only Brilliant Astronomers Find Great Killer Meteors
--An. M.

Ostrich Balls Are From Gross Korean Meals (we ate) Last Time
--Au. M.

Only Bill Always Felt Guilty Kissing Monkeys
--D. M.

Outraged Bear Attacks Family of Gangsta Koala Murdering
--Z. N.

Once By A Famous Giant Kasino My Rude Nephew Shouted Curse words
--E. O.

Only Baseball And Football Get Killer Money
--E. P.

Over-eating Brothers Always Finish Good Korean Meals
--K. P.

Orbiting Ballistic Aircraft Furiously Giving Kinetic Motion!
--E. R.

Orion's Belt Always Fits Good with Kepler's Model
--J. R.

Oh Baby Almost Freakin Gonna Kry Myself to sleep
--T. R.

Obviously Bears Always Forget Good Kind Manners
--B. S.

Only Brats Are Foolish Girls Killing Men
--S. S.

On Boring Afternoons Fun Games My Life Thrilling
--E. S.

Only Baseballs A Favorites Get Killer Money
--G. S.

Obama Bought A Freakin Giant to Kill Men Like the Taliban
--M. T.

Old Birds Are Forever Going Koo-koo in My Little Tree
--S. T.
Obama Bakes Apple pie For Ghetto Kids' Moms
--A. U.

Obama Bashes Americans For Getting Korean Mangoes
--A. V.
Oranges Beats Apples From Giving Killer Mangos
--S. V.

Our Brother Admits Forgetting Good Karma Man!!!
--S. W.


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Astronomy in-class activity: OBAFGKM poetry slam (NCC)

Astronomy 210, Spring Semester 2011
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
(North County Campus)

Astronomy 210 In-class activity 14: OBAFGKM Poetry Slam

Students were instructed to use at least OBAFGKM, and/or part or all of the additional OBAFGKMRNSC or OBAFGKMLT extensions to individually write an original, coherent and an appropriate (nothing worse than "PG-13" rated!) mnemonic, and to give a rousing reading of their OBAFGKM mnemonic poem for the class.

Only Brilliant Astronomers Freaken Give Kim Millions
--Y. A.

Our Butts And Feet Got Kinks Man
--C. A.

Our Beautiful Apples Fell, Grossly Killing Martha
--As. B.

Oatmeal Breakfasts Are Fine, Grumpy Kids Make Random Noises to Stop Chewing
--Am. B.

Objects Be Apparent From Galaxies, Knew M______
--M. B.

Octopus Babies Are From Gnome Killing Mobs
--J. B.

Oswald Bounds Away from Grumpy Koala Mafia
--B. B.

Our Brave Army Fight Germs Killing Military Rebels Never Sound Cultures Love Them
--E. B.

On Back And Front Gaining Knowledge Makes Real Nice Sense Concentrate
--T. B.

Obviously Bats Are Filling Good at Keeping Monkeys
--M. C.

Old Bears, Away From Good Kind Moose, Run Near Secluded Clearings
--C. D.

Only Bowser Attacks Famous Great King Mario
--C. E.

Oh Baby A Freak Gonna Kill Me
--D. F.

Obama, Barack Always Farts (while) Giving Kisses (to) Michelle
--K. F.

Old Babies Ask For Gerber, Kraft Mac & Cheese
--X. G.

Only Bad Ass Felines Growl (at) Kitchen Machines
--E. H.

Observe Bombing Air-raids For Giant Killing Machines
--K. H.

Old Baboons Are Fairly Good Kool-Aid Makers Respectfully, Not Smelly Chimpanzees
--L. H.

Only Brilliant And Focused Guys Kiss Moms
--B. H.

Obama Bet Adam Five Grenade Kaboom Muffins
--T. H.

Only Bad Ass Friends Give Kailey Money
--K. L.

Old Bachelors And Friends Go Kipping Mondays
--A. L.

Once Befriended A F*****, Guy Knew my Mother
--T. L.

Obnoxious Betelgeuse Acquires Foreign Gangster's Kite Money
--J. L.

Only Batman And Flash Go Kick Manray
--D. N.

Only Babies Are Fed Grape Kittle Munchies
--R. O.

Oh Blue Astronomically Far Giant Kepler Moon
--D. P.

Oh Baby Aren't Flowers Gorgeous, Kevin Marry me!
--E. S.

Omar Bradley's Aunt, and Father Got Kind of Mad
--D. S.

Oh Be A Fine Guy Kiss Me!
--S. S.

Orbital Ballistic Autonomously Flight Guided Kinetic Missile
--B. T.

Only Butterflies Attack Flying Gorillas Killing Many
--H. T.
Oh, Bieber's A Faker, Gonna Kill Music
--M. T.

Orangutan Babies Are Funny Game Knowing Monkeys
--E. V.

Oprah Better Apologize For Googling the Kardashians' Men
--A. V.

Outta Beer And Feeling Great, Kiss Me!
--K. W.

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• Astronomy in-class activity: OBAFGKM poetry slam instructions.

Astronomy in-class activity: OBAFGKM poetry slam (NCC)

Astronomy 210, Fall Semester 2010
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
(North County Campus)

Astronomy 210 In-class activity 14: OBAFGKM Poetry Slam

Students were instructed to use at least OBAFGKM, and/or part or all of the additional OBAFGKMRNSC or OBAFGKMLT extensions to individually write an original, coherent and an appropriate (nothing worse than "PG-13" rated!) mnemonic, and to give a rousing reading of their OBAFGKM mnemonic poem for the class.

Oh Boy Angie Fights Greatly Killing Monsters
--I. A.

Our Baby's A Greak! God Kill Me!
--C. B.


Odysseus Begged Athena For Guidance in Killing Many Lusty Trojans
--B. B.

Oh Boy, Another Fat Gator Kills Man Right Near Sand Creek
--T. B.

Once Bound, Assisted Free, Gallant Knight, My Rescuer, Now Swooning Comes
--K. C.

Only Bad Asses Fight Giant Killer Monsters
--S. C.

On Bears Angry Fear Goes Kilometers or Miles
--C. C.

Oh Boy Ask For Good Karma this Morning
--K. C.

Our Brilliant Astronomers Failed Gauging Kelvin, Man
--R. C.

Oozing Boots Are Freakin' Great for Kicking Monkeys
--M. G.

Odin's Breakfast Always Features German Kick-@$$ Muffins
--J. G.

Obama Beat A Fierce Giant Killer Midget
--S. H.

Obey Behemoth Ants For Great Killing Madness
--D. J.

Our Brother Aragorn Found Goblins Killing Men
--A. L.

Orion Begged And Fled Gorilla Killing Monkeys
--P. M.

Only Bad Apricots Ferment, Giving Kind Mellowness
--L. M.

Only Batman Avenges For Good, Killing Many Newborn Seals
--K. M.

Oblivious Boisterous Apes Forever Gone Krazy Mad
--T. P.

Ostriches Battle A Fierce Gorilla KarateMaster
--H. P.

Our Baseball-Appropriate Fans Get Killer Monkeys--So Rally, Not Clap
--A. R.

Odd Black Ants Fight Giants Kicking Men
--R. R.

Odd Beavers Acting Fancy Get Kicked Madly
--B. R.

Oh Beauty, Always Fading, Growing Keenly Morose
--K. R.

Oh Bobby Ate Flying Gorillas' Killer Mangoes
--B. S.

Oh Boy, All Flower Girls Kiss Monsters!
--K. S.

Odd Brazilian Attacks Fatal Giant Killing Machine
--D. S.

One Brutal Astronomer Fought Gnarly Karate Masters
--D. S.

On Board A Friggin' Giant Kayak, Man
--T. S.

Obnoxious Baboons Ate Fred's Giant Koala Meat
--C. S.

Ostrich Babies Always Feel Good Kissing Monkeys
--J. V.

Oh Bother, Another Fox Gone Kinda Maniac
--S. W.

On Big African Field, Gators Kill Monkeys
--J. W.


Orange Birds All Flying Go Killing Mammals
--M. W.

Only Beer And Fishing Give Killer Moods
--N. Z.


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Astronomy in-class activity: OBAFGKM poetry slam (SLO)

Astronomy 210, Fall Semester 2010
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
(San Luis Obispo Campus)

Astronomy 210 In-class activity 14: OBAFGKM Poetry Slam

Students were instructed to use at least OBAFGKM, and/or part or all of the additional OBAFGKMRNSC or OBAFGKMLT extensions to individually write an original, coherent and an appropriate (nothing worse than "PG-13" rated!) mnemonic, and to give a rousing reading of their OBAFGKM mnemonic poem for the class.

Ooo Baby A Fat Girl Kissed Me
--I. A.

Oh Bummer A Frog Got Killed Monday
--C. B.

Ooompa-Loompas Broke A Fat Guys Knees Murderously
--M. B.

Only Buy Another Foul Generic K-Mart Meat
Oppenheimer's Bomb Apparently Forged God's Killing Machine
--T. B.

Only Bright Astronomers Find Great Knowledge Meaningful
Only Bad Ass Friends Get Kinky Mistresses
--P. B.

Orange Baboons Always Flick Goobers Kindly My way
--J. C.


Orion's Belt Already Fell, Grab Khakis Man
--C. C.

Overly Bouncy Aliens Frequently Guarantee Kissable Martians
--B. D.

Oranges, Bananas and Figs Give Kyle Major Liquid Troubles
--A. F.

Oh Bummer, A Fat Guy Kicked Me
--J. F.

Oakland Breeds Awareness For Guns, Killing, Mugging; Love This town
--C. G.

Mickey Killed Goofy For A Body Organ
--J. H.


Officer Bob Almost Found George's Killer Machete
--M. H.

Our Belugas Are Friendly Giants, Keep in Mind
--L. H.

Oh, Boyfriends Always Forget Good Kissing Memories
--H. H.

Other Brothers Are From Graciously Kind Mothers Really Nursing Smelly Covers
--N. H.

Obviously Big Ants Feeding Generously Kills Mood
--E. H.

Oranges Believe Apples Feel Gorgeous Knowing Magic
--M. J.

Only Big American Farmers Go Killing Monsters
--N. K.


Oh Boy, Another Fun Game of Kicking Midget Lemurs Tomorrow
--M. L.

Obama Bears Arms For Greatly Killing Mutant Rhinos Near South Carolina
--K. M.

Only Bang's Astral Finish Grabs/Kicks Monstrous, Real Nail. So Cool!
--B. M.

Or Before Actually Failing Geometry go Kick your Maestro
--L. M.

Only Big And Furious Giants Kill Men
--J. R. P.

Our Brilliant Astronomers Find Giant Killer Mr. Len...Terrible
--J. K. P.


Oh Bears Are Freakin' Great Killer Musicians
--J. R.

Only Bad Asses Fight Giant Killing Monsters
--L. S.

Oh Boy, Adulthood Feels Great Knowing My Romantic Ninja Steals Crap
--J. S.

Oranges Bite Apples, Fight Grapes, Kick Mangos, Run, No Student Comments
--J. T.

Oddly Bananas Are From Green Killing Machines
--N. T.

Obese Babysitters Are Firmly Groping Kindly Midgets
--D. U.


Oh Boy! Are Freaks Going Kind, Madly Renting New Space Cars
--B. W.

Oh Be A Friend Grading Katherine's Midterm
--K. W.

Odd Bats And Flaming Guano Killed Me
--E. W.

Oh Boy, Another Funny Glee Keeps Me Loving Television
--B. Z.

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Astronomy in-class activity: OBAFGKM poetry slam (SLO)

Astronomy 210, Spring Semester 2010
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
(San Luis Obispo Campus)

Astronomy 210 In-class activity 14: OBAFGKM Poetry Slam

Students were instructed to use at least OBAFGKM, and/or part or all of the additional OBAFGKMRNSC or OBAFGKMLT extensions to individually write an original, coherent and an appropriate (nothing worse than "PG-13" rated!) mnemonic, and to give a rousing reading of their OBAFGKM mnemonic poem for the class.

Oscar Bails Apples from Gorillas Kicking Monkeys
--B. A.

Obama Brings Animated Fun Grommit Kook Mam
--J. A.

Olga Bakes Alfred Flaming Gecko Knees Manly
--K. A.

Orlando Bloom: Another Famous Guy Keeping Mullets Looking Trendy...
--N. B.

Out Beat A Fun Games of Kings Mug
--N. B.

Owlbears Beat A Freakin' Goblin Killing Min-max'd Rogue Ninja Scout Cut-purse
--E. B.

Obama Banishes Aliens For Good Karma, Man
--J. B.

Oh Baby, A Fat Giraffe Killed Me!
--E. B.

Oh Boy A Fierce Godzilla Killed Me
--M. C.

Oh Boy, Another Facking Gandalf Killed Me
--A. C.

Off Beat Adventure Freaks Get Killer Mullets
--C. C.

Oven Baked Apricots Feed Great Knowledgeable Manly-men
--L. D.

Only Bugs Avoid Fighting Giant Kittens (Mice Too!)
--M. D.

Only Big And Freaky Girls Kiss Me Like That
--D. D.

Our Big TV Allows Fat Grampa Kyle More Lazy Time
--A. D.

Old Bart Ate Four Giant King Meals
--J. D.

Oh Brother, A Fat Guy Killed My Last Taco
--B. D.

Our Basement Always Floods, Given Kentucky's Many Rainstorms
--A. E.

Only Ben And Fernando Get Kix Mom
--K. E.

Oppenheimer Bohr Ampere Faraday Gauss Kepler Maxwell
--B. F.

Only Big And Fat Guys Kiss Me
--T. F.

Orange Bananas Are Fruit Getting Kind of Mutated
--G. F.

Only Big Anchovies Feel Great with Ketchup and Mayonnaise
--M. G.

Only Bad Ass Freaks Get Kitty Mane
--W. G.

Oh Be A Fantabulous Girl Kook Me Rice aNd Shrimp
--B. H.

Oh Brother Astronomy Frazzles Great Keen Minds Remembering Newton Springs Consternation
--J. H.

Oatmeal Bars Are Fantastically Good... Kinda MMMMmmm
--B. H.

Oprah Bought Acid For Guilty Killer MILFs
--D. H.

Obama Blazes All Fantastic Green Keef Multiple Rounds Never Sharing Chronic
--J. H.

Only Beasts And Ferocious Giants Kill Men
--S. H.

Oh Beware A Freaky Guy Killed Me
--C. J.

Occasionally, Beastly Apes Find Goats as Killer Mates :)
--K. J.

Old Bums Are Fairly Gentle Kind Men
--J. K.

Only Beer Attracts Females Giving Keg Money
--S. K.

Out Before Amanda Finals Grabig(?) and Kills Me
--E. L.

Orange Bananas Are For Giving Growling Killer Monkeys Running Naked Smoking Cannabis
--K. L.

Over Board Again Friend, Go "Kick-It" Man
--C. M.

Only Bees And Flies Go 'Kasplat' Making Really Nice Splatter Constellations!!!
--J. M.

Orange Baboons Angrily Fight Giant Kangaroos Mysteriously
--C. M.

Only Blind Automotive Fans Give Kias Magnficent Reviews, Not Serious Car-lovers
--D. M.

Oh Boy Astronomers Finals Give Killer Migraines
--M. M.

Oh Boy Another Four Games, Kill Me
--R. M.

Only Because Alice Frequently Grew Kingly Mustaches
--S. M.

OK, Basically A Fat Guppy Killed Me
--C. N.

Oozing Blood, Awkwardly Flowing, Gone, Killed Mirthlessly
--K. O.

On Base Astronomers Find Good Kuiper Measurements
--M. P.

Only Bad Astronomers Forget Generally Known Mnemonics
--J. P.

On Board A Flight Getting Kids Money
--M. P.

Our Big Ant Farm Gained Kilo Meter
--J. R.

One Big Ass Fire God Kona's Murdered
--A. R.

Oh Be Alert For Giant Killer Monkeys Lighting Torches
--R. R.

Obama and Biden Are Friendly Guys Killing Millionaires
--J. R.

Only Beer Awesomely Fills Giant Kegs Man
--T. R.

Orange Band-aids After Fighting a Green Killer Monster Look Tacky
--M. R.

Old Basketball Athletes Finance Great King's Money Like Trash
--J. S.

Olive Baskets At Family Gatherings Kause Measles
--G. S.

Oh Brother, Another Freaking Gorilla Knocked Me Right Next to the Scorpius Constellation
--A. S.

Only Brawlers And Fighters Get Kicked Maliciously
--D. S.

Old Beers Are For Ghost King Mustafa
--T. S.

Orangutans Bark At Fat Girls who Kill Monkeys
--J. S.

Oh Barack, Always Flapping Gums and Kissing Monkeys' Little Tails
--A. S.

On Beaches A Flattering Girl Knows Me
--K. T.

Obama Barely Arouses Females Goodies with Kinky Methods
--P. T.

Oprah Battled A Ferocious Gladiator Kicking Massive Rocks Near Salonius' Coconuts
--A. V.

Only Boys Allowed, For Girl Kisses Mean Receiving Nasty Sick Cooties
--G. G.

Overly Baked Apple Fragments Give Kamakazi Messages
--J. W. (1)

Obese Bats Are Fat, Goofy, Klutzy Mammals
--J. W. (2)

Obama Barack And Friends Gave Kickback Money
--J. Z.

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Astronomy in-class activity: OBAFGKM poetry slam (NCC)

Astronomy 210, Spring Semester 2010
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
(North County Campus)

Astronomy 210 In-class activity 14: OBAFGKM Poetry Slam

Students were instructed to use at least OBAFGKM, and/or part or all of the additional OBAFGKMRNSC or OBAFGKMLT extensions to individually write an original, coherent and an appropriate (nothing worse than "PG-13" rated!) mnemonic, and to give a rousing reading of their OBAFGKM mnemonic poem for the class.

Original BAWS A Fighting Genghis Khan Manifesting
--P. A.

Obnoxiously Bad Auditions For Global Karaoke Meeting
--R. A.

Old Baboons Are Funky Gross, Kinda Mean
--E. B.

Oh Boy A Fat Gator Killed Men
--K. B.

Ozzy Became A Fire Gun Killer Man
--P. B.

Obsessive Ball-Munching Archaic Feminist Girls Kill Men (Like the Terminator)
--A. B.

One Big Asteroid Fought Giant Killer Meteor Right Near Sun's Corona
--E. B.

Octopi Bully Animals From Great Kelp Mounds
--N. C.

Oysters Bearing A Fine Gem Kill Monkeys
--I. C.

Oh Baby A Fiesty Gorilla Kissed Me Like This
--A. C.

Only Boys Accepting Feminism Get Kissed Meaningfully
--B. D.

Overall, Boys Are Foolish, Girls Keep Movin'!
--J. E.

Oh Boy A Fat Giant Kicked Me
--J. G.

Ollie Busted Alex for Ganging on Kind Molly
--P. G.

"OBAFGKMLT"
(N.B.: Like that thing from "Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs.")
--K. H.

Old Baseball-Players Are Forgetful Gubbers Killing Munchies
--B. H.

Old Bananas Are Freaking Good Killing Machines
--D. J.

One Boy Ate Fish (and) Got Killer Malaria
--W. L.

Oreos are Best After Finding a Glass of Kitchen Milk
--A. M.

Only Babes And Fancy Girls Kiss Men Like Tiger [Woods]
--J. M.

Officially Bored As Fudge Generating Killer Mnemonics
--T. M.

Oh Beer And Friends Greatly Kick My Little Toosh!
--R. M.

Official BAWS: A Figurative God, Keen-sighted Men
--R. M.

Our Baby, A Fine Girl, Kissed Me Lovingly Today
--B. M.

Oh Brother! Another "F" Grade?!? Killin' Me!!!
--B. N.

Oh Brother A Flamingo Got Kicked Miraculously
--J. P.

Orange Bananas Are Fruity Good Kid Meals
--B. R.

Oh Baby! A Freakin' Gorilla Kicked Me!
--L. R.

One Black Audi Full of Gas Kills Mercedes
--J. R.

Oh Bother A Ferocious Gnome Kicked My Little Toe
--M. S.

OBAma ForGot Kaucasian Males
--N. S.

Outrageously Bootilicious Asses Find Getting "Klothes" Monotonous
--T. S.

Old Butter Attracts Flies. Good Kitchen Masters Really Need Sinks Clean
--J. V.

Only Bad Annoying Friends Give Kooks Massive Raunchy No-good Sloppy Closeouts
--M. V.

"Our Brother, Aristotle, Fends Geocentric Knowledge Most...Ringing Nerves!" States Copernicus.
--K. W.

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Astronomy in-class activity: OBAFGKM poetry slam (NCC)

Astronomy 210, Fall Semester 2009
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
(North County Campus)

Astronomy 210 In-class activity 14: OBAFGKM Poetry Slam

Students were instructed to use at least OBAFGKM, and/or part or all of the additional OBAFGKMRNSC or OBAFGKMLT extensions to individually write an original, coherent and an appropriate (nothing worse than "PG-13" rated!) mnemonic, and to give a rousing reading of their OBAFGKM mnemonic poem for the class.

Oh Boy!! Asteroid Fragments are Gonna Kill Me...
--C. A.

One Big Ape Fights Giant Killer Moths
--B. A.

On Board A Fire Grew Keeping Me Trapped
--A. B.

Offshore Boaters Are Finding Giant Kelp Mounds
--R. B.

Only Baseless Accusations From Gluttonous Kings Make Royal Necks Sliced Clean
--D. B.

On Birthdays A Funny Grandma Karate-Chops a Mongoose
--L. B.

Oh Boy A Flying Giraffe King Married Len Tonight
--K. C.

Ooooooo Balls A Fiery Gnome Kicked Me Running Naked South of Chile
--T. D.

Oh Boy, Another Film Goes. Keeping Mediocre Ratings. Never Settle. Comedies!
--K. G.

Oh Brother A Flying Gorilla Killed Me
--R. H.

Over Board A Female Goat Kicked Me
--R. J.

On Board A Fairly Giant Killer Missile
--R. K.

Oh Be Afraid, Fat Grandmas Kill Monkeys
--C. L.

October Brings A Frightening Group! Kids Masked Like Turtle Ninjas
--J. L.
Oh Boy, Another Frustrated Girl Kicks Man
--D. M.

Oh Boy An F Grade Kills Me
--S. M.

Oh Bummer A Freaking Gorilla Killed My Lion, Theodore
--T. O.

Oh Banks Are Finally Giving Kind Money
--A. O.

Oh But Another Fine Guitarist Kiboshes My Loathsome Tabulating
--S. R.

Obviously, Bacon And Fat Grease Kills Men
--A. R.

Our Brother And Father Got Kinda Mad
--J. R.

Outrageous Builders Are Farming Giant Killer Monsters
--J. R.

Only Baby Animals Freak-out Good Kids' Mothers
--C. S.

Only Boys Attend Fighting Gangster Karate Movies
--A. S.

Only Bourne, A Fighter, Gets Killing Men
--K. S.

Oh Boy A Fat Girl Kissed Me
--A. T.

Oh Bob Accidentally Farts Gases Keeps Me Making Rare Noises
--Anonymous

Out Back A Fat Goat Kills Men
--Anonymous

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Astronomy in-class activity: OBAFGKM poetry slam (SLO)

Astronomy 210, Fall Semester 2009
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
(San Luis Obispo Campus)

Astronomy 210 In-class activity 14: OBAFGKM Poetry Slam

Students were instructed to use at least OBAFGKM, and/or part or all of the additional OBAFGKMRNSC or OBAFGKMLT extensions to individually write an original, coherent and an appropriate (nothing worse than "PG-13" rated!) mnemonic, and to give a rousing reading of their OBAFGKM mnemonic poem for the class.

Oh, Booze And Food Gets Kids Merry
--S. A.

Oh Boy, A Flying Gorilla Killed Ma!
--S. A.

Oh Buddy, Astronomy Frequently Gives Killer Migraines
--M. A.

Ouch! Bees Are Finally Gonna Kill Me.
--K. B.

Obama Bankrupts America; Fact. Gets KGB Membership.
--L. B.
Overweight Bats Are Fighting Gorillas in the Kona Mountains
--H. C.

Oo Bama Asked for Gorilla King Meat
--R. C.

Ogres Bite Americans For Giants Kill Monks
--H. C.

Obese Black women Are Frickin' Great Kitchen Moms
--B. D.

Obese Blue Aliens Fight Gassy Killer Medications
--J. E.

Oh Boy, Anyone Feeling Grumpy? Kinda? Maybe?
--M. F.

Only Betray A Friend if you're Going Krazy Man!! it's Really Not So Cool.
--L. G.

Only Bad Ass Fighters Get Killer Marks Like Tigers
--L. G.
Otter Babies Are Fluffy Giant Killer Machines
--A. G.
Oh Brother! A Fake Green Killer Mantaray!
--M. H.

Outnumbered British Admirals Fight Gallantly Killing Many Rebellious New Seamen
--M. H.

Open Before Another Fairy Gnome Kicks Me
--E. J.

Only Bewildered Astronauts Fear Ghenghis Khan's Machete
--B. J.
Octoberfest Beers Are Freakin Good @ Keeping Me Lightly Trashed
--J. J.

Octopus-Bears Are Freakin' Great Killing Machines
--K. J.
Our Bees Are Ferocious Ghosts! Killing Me...Like Tycho!
--C. K.

Only Bad-A**es For Governor, 'Kay Man?
--N. K.

On Blankets Are Flying Geese Kicking Mud
--B. L.

Oh Boy A Fat Guy Kicked Me
--J. M.

Obnoxious Bretheren Amplified Following Gallons of Killer Margaritas
--A. M.
One Big Astronomy Final. God Kill Me.
--P. M.

Obviously Bars Are For Gathering Kinky Moms
--T. M.

Octopuses Back Away From Gigantic Kayaks Mysteriously
--B. P.Offering Beer At Family Gatherings Killed Mom
--L. P.
"Only Bears Are Fully Godless Killing Machines," Reports Newsman Stephen Colbert, Later Tonight.
--I. P.
Only Big Asteroids Force Giant Killer Monsoon
--J. R.

On Birthdays, A Fat Gut Kicks Me
--J. R.

Oh Be A Freakin' Guy, Kill Mice Lighting TNT!
--J. R.

Only Big Ass Funky Gorillas Kick Monkeys
--T. S.

Orangutans Bully All Furry Gorillas Kissing Monkeys
--R. S.

Oaring Back and Forth, Gallic King McFinnigan Returned North
--M. S.

Orange Belugas Assume Fred Gives Killer Makeovers
--D. S.

Outrageous Bitches Always Feel Good Killing Men
--T. S.

One Ballistic Angry Farmer Grew Killer Melons!!!
--M. S.
Oh Baby A Few Gushers Kindly More
--N. T.

Only Bob And Fred Go Kayaking Mondays
--N. T.

Only Bitchin' Acronyms Form Gnarly Knowledgeable Minds
My Krazy Glue Fixes All Broken Objects
--A. W.

Orange Bees Ally Free Giants Killing Mankind
--P. W.

Oak Branches Are Fairly Good at Killing Me
--M. Z.

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Astronomy in-class activity: OBAFGKM poetry slam (SLO)

Astronomy 210, Spring Semester 2009
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
(San Luis Obispo Campus)

Astronomy 210 In-class activity 14: OBAFGKM Poetry Slam

Students were instructed to use at least OBAFGKM, and/or part or all of the additional OBAFGKMRNSC or OBAFGKMLT extensions to individually write an original, coherent and an appropriate (nothing worse than "PG-13" rated!) mnemonic, and to give a rousing reading of their OBAFGKM mnemonic poem for the class.

Old Broads Age Fast, Get Kind Mean Like Teens
--M. A.

Our Beers Are For Getting Kinda Messy! Right Now She's Clobbered
--A. A.

Oh Brah, A Fresh Grassy Killer, Mavericks Ruins New Surfers' Careers
--C. A.

Obama Bragged About Forgetting George Bush's Keys Monday
--A. C.

Oh Boy Another Full Glimpse (of a) Killer Moon Last Thursday
--S. C.

On Beaches A lot of Fish Get Killed Mmmm.
--A. D.

Only Bad Angels Fall Gently Killing Morons Like Tom
--D. D.

Outrageous Bakeries Alter Five Golden Krumble Muffins
--J. D.

(this) Old Banana Almost Feels Good...(but) Kinda Mushy
--D. D.

Only Big Apples Find Greedy Kids' Mouths
--E. E.

Only Berries Ate From Girls Kill Men
--S. F.

Our Boys Annoy Foreign Girls, Kissing Madly
--K. F.

Only Baked Arangatangs [sic] Find Great Kitchen Munchies
--P. G.

Obama Banning Americans From Guns, Kiss My Large Testicles
--T. G.

Oh Brother Another Fat Girl Kicked Me Last Tuesday
--I. H.

Oh Brother! Again, Father's Gonna Kiss Mother. That's Nasty!
--M. H.

Oh Boy! Antelopes Fly Gyrating Kites Mirthfully
--D. H.

Outrageously Bad Acting Forms Genuine Killer Mimes
--C. H.

Only Because Another Friend Gree Kindly Moved out Last Time
--J. J.

Obama Bought Anti Fire Guarding Kitchen Utensils
--I. K.

Oreos Bought At Food-4-Less Get Kindly Murdered
--Z. K.

Only Big Animals Farm Grey Koalas Majestically
--T. K.

Only Bomb Astronomers Find Giant Killer Moons
--N. K.

Old Beezies And Fat Girls Know Me
--A. K.

Obviously, Boys Always Follow Girls Killer Muffins
--D. L.

Only Burgers And Fries Gonna Keep Me Light'n Toasty
--N. L.

Often Blondes Are Flammable Guiding Kites, Many Lightning Toasts
--K. L.

Oh Boy, Another Furious Gorilla Kicked Me
--C. L.

Only Boxes Are For Girls (that) Kidnap Men
--D. M.

Obama Better Act Fast on George W's Killer Mess
--J. M.

Oh Boy Another Fun Game of Kings, Man!
--S. M.

Obama Begged Armed Forces (to) Go Kill My Redneck Neighbor (in) South Central
--J. M.

Oh Boo! A Fat Goat Kicked Me.
--J. M.

Only Bald Angry Farmers Get Knudsen Milk
--J. P.

Obese Baby Alligators Form Gangs, Killing Many
--T. P.

Oh-Bama Ate Frozen Gorillas, Kangaroos (and) Monkeys
--M. P.

Oscar Better Always Fly Green Kites, Man
Only Bad-Ass Females Get Kisses Mucho
--D. P.

Orange Beanbags Are For German Kings Making Ridiculous Non-Scientific Claims
--J. P.

Only Bright Astronomers Find Giant Killer Martians
--F. R.

Orange Bobcats Always Fight Gigantic Killer Monkeys Riding Nigerian Sand Camels
--R. S.

Oscar Buys Apples From Good, Kind Merchants
--A. S.

Our Bikinis Aren't For Going Kayaking Monday
--C. S.

Over Break A Freak Gave Kim Mono
--E. S.

Old Bitches Are F-ing Good Knitters, Man
--E. S.

Old Bad A** Farmers Grow Killer Mangos
--A. T.

Only Big Angry Females Get Kind Men
--T. T.

Out Back After Football Games Kids Make Loud Noise Towards Rivals
--K. T.

Ouch Bro A Freaking Gorilla Kung fu'ed Me Last Thursday
--K. W.

Other Beings Arrived From Green Knarred Moons
--N. W.

One Bright Asteroid's Fire Glow Keeps Moving Rapidly Near Southern California
--S. W.

Oh Baby, All Foreign Guys Kill Me
--S. W.

Only Big Angry Ferocious Gangly Kangaroos Make Cookies
--C. Z.



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Astronomy in-class activity: OBAFGKM poetry slam (NCC)

Astronomy 210, Spring Semester 2009
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
(North County Campus)

Astronomy 210 In-class activity 14: OBAFGKM Poetry Slam

Students were instructed to use at least OBAFGKM, and/or part or all of the additional OBAFGKMRNSC or OBAFGKMLT extensions to individually write an original, coherent and an appropriate (nothing worse than "PG-13" rated!) mnemonic, and to give a rousing reading of their OBAFGKM mnemonic poem for the class.

Only Bad Ants Find Good Kyanite Minerals
--J. A.

Oh Brother Astronomy Freakin' Gets Kids Mad
--D. B.

Obesity Brings Anguish For Genghis Khan's Mule
--E. B.

Only B____ Always Forgets Gregarious Kooky Mr. Len [Assignments]
--B. B.

Orange Bats Are Fighting Giant Killer Moles
--B. B.

Offer Beer After Breaky Girls Know Me
--F. C.

Only Bringing A Few Good Kine Mexicans Over
--A. E.

Outrigger Boys Always Find Good Kine Music
--P. E.

One Best Absolute Favorite Game Kids Mind
--R. H.

Oh Boy A Fun Game Kills Me
--I. H.

Obviously, Booze And Friendly Girls Keep Men Loving Taverns
--J. H.

Orangutangs Built Ancient Farms [to] Grow Killer Meatballs
--E. H.

Oh Brother Another Furry Gerbil Keeps Masterfully Running Nonsense Semi-Circles
--C. J.

Outrageously Big Animals Fight Gorilla Killing Machines
--J. M.

Occasionally, Babbling About Foreign Goats Kinda Makes Life Tedious
--K. N.

Our Boys Ask For Great Killer Motorcycles
--W. O.

Obama Barack African Fake Gonna Kill Many
--C. P.

Oh Baby! Another Fricken GREAT Kylie Monogue Single!
--A. R.

Oranges, Bananas, Apples, Figs, Grapes, Kiwi, and Mangos [Are All Yummy Fruits]
--C. R.

Orion Boasted About Favored Gemini; Kin Mythical Look-alikes, Temperaments Reversed
--R. R.

Orange Baboons Are Fighting Gorilla-Kicking Monkeys [and] Losing Terribly
Open Boxes Are For Gathering Kite Material
--L. R.

Often Building And Fixing Galleon Keels, Magellan Finally Left To Explore
--J. S.

Oh Blasphemy! Another Failing Grade Kills Me!
--A. S.

Orion Bugged Aries For Googling Kind Midas
--Y. S.

Only Buttheads Ask For Goofy Kids Movies
--K. T.

Organic Bananas Are For Global-warming Knowing Monkeys
--C. W.

Only Baked Astronauts Fear Gnomes Krumping Makes Ludicrous Turbulence
--C. W.

Only Brown Alligators Find Giant Kittens Mouth-watering
--S. W.

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Astronomy in-class activity: OBAFGKM poetry slam

Astronomy 210, Fall Semester 2008
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA

Astronomy 210 In-class activity 13: OBAFGKM Poetry Slam

Students were instructed to use at least OBAFGKM, and/or part or all of the additional OBAFGKMRNSC or OBAFGKMLT extensions to individually write an original, coherent and an appropriate (nothing worse than "PG-13" rated!) mnemonic, and to give a rousing reading of their OBAFGKM mnemonic poem for the class.

Oh Be A Friend Give Kelsey Money--Rent Needs Some Contributions
--K. B.

Orchids Bloom After Furry Giants Kill Mammoths, Rendering New Sweet Coats
--C. B.

Only Brahe Accepted Friendly German Kepler's Mind
--M. D.

One Bat And Four Gorillas Killed Mice!
--T. D.

Obsessive Boyfriends Are From Girlfriends Kissing Me
--R. G.

Oh Bartender, Another Full Glass--Keeps Me Sitting Next To Rachel
--S. G.

Observe, But Actually Find--Great Knowledge [comes from] Mind
--N. G.

On Birthdays All Friends Go Kayaking Merrily
--T. H.

Open Bets Are For Getting Kindly Manipulated Losers' Trust
--C. H.

Older Brother Asked For Good Knitted Mittens
--P. K.

Organic Bananas Always Feed Good Kids' Minds
--A. M.

Orion Built And Forged God-King's Monoceros [and] Rounded New Space Continuums
--D. M.

Oxygen Buys A Few Good Kind Minutes
--L. M.

Only Big Alligators Fight Giant Killing Monsters
--A. M.

Oh Boy! Apples From Grandma Keep Me Light [and] Trim
--H. R.

Oregan Beavers Are Freakin' Geeks; Kill Me Right Now, Southern California
--S. R.

Opossom Bones Aptly Fill Glad K9s Mouths, Really Nicely Saving Cats
--M. S.

Other Babes Are Fully Grouchy Kissing Michael
--K S.

Only Burp After Finishing Good Killer Munchies
--T. S.

Outrageously Blunt Axes Fight Gigantic Killer Mice
--P. S.

Only Best And Friendly Galileo Killed Mayhem
--K. U.

Ocean Bears Are Furry Generous Kind Mammalia; Reptiles Not So Cuddly
--B. U.

Ordinarily Big Apes Falter Giving Kinky Massages
--E. V.

Oh Behave! Another Former Girlfriend Keeps Me Reminded: Never Stop Calling
--R. W.

On Bank Appointment Frank Gave Kim Money
--L. Y.

Oh Baby, Another Fun Guy Kisses Me Late Tonight
--E. A.

Oh Boys! All Freakin' Girls Know More!
--B. D.

Obnoxious Bad Asses [Who] Find Good Karma Meaningless Really Need Survival Clues
--C. G.

Open Books And Finals Get Kids Mad Remember Never Study Chemistry
--J. G.

Older Baby Anteaters Feel Great Killing Mosquitoes Not Locusts
--M. G.

Only Besides Angels Furious Girls Kill Men
--J. K.

Oh Bummer Ass Farmer Genghis Khan Killed Me Remember No Such Character
--D. L.

Oooh Baked Applecrisp From Grandma's Kitchen Mmmm
--L. M.

Oh Boy A Free Green Kitchen Mug
--J. P.

Obviously Big Asteroids Foreshadow God Killing Mankind
--J. R.

[Detail of previous OBAFGKM poem]

Only Buy Acid From Grey Killer Monkeys
--D. U.

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