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A Funny Man
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A Funny Man
Introduction
Poem Overview
Poem by Natalie Joan 
tells a light-hearted, 
funny story of a strange 
man who does odd 
things
Main Character
The poet meets a man 
who wears a shoe on his 
head, hats on his feet, 
offers a bun as a rose, 
and hops home on his 
head
Key Theme
Uses silly actions and playful words to celebrate 
imagination and joy
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A Funny Man
Introduction
Poem Overview
Poem by Natalie Joan 
tells a light-hearted, 
funny story of a strange 
man who does odd 
things
Main Character
The poet meets a man 
who wears a shoe on his 
head, hats on his feet, 
offers a bun as a rose, 
and hops home on his 
head
Key Theme
Uses silly actions and playful words to celebrate 
imagination and joy
Stanza 1 - A Peculiar Arrival
Stanza Text:
"One day a funny kind of man Came walking down this 
street He wore a shoe upon his head And hats upon his 
feet."
Description:
Introduces a quirky man walking down the street with a 
shoe on his head and hats on his feet
His reversed clothing sets a whimsical, nonsensical tone
Key Points:
Grabs attention with his unusual appearance
Suggests a character who enjoys breaking norms and 
being different
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A Funny Man
Introduction
Poem Overview
Poem by Natalie Joan 
tells a light-hearted, 
funny story of a strange 
man who does odd 
things
Main Character
The poet meets a man 
who wears a shoe on his 
head, hats on his feet, 
offers a bun as a rose, 
and hops home on his 
head
Key Theme
Uses silly actions and playful words to celebrate 
imagination and joy
Stanza 1 - A Peculiar Arrival
Stanza Text:
"One day a funny kind of man Came walking down this 
street He wore a shoe upon his head And hats upon his 
feet."
Description:
Introduces a quirky man walking down the street with a 
shoe on his head and hats on his feet
His reversed clothing sets a whimsical, nonsensical tone
Key Points:
Grabs attention with his unusual appearance
Suggests a character who enjoys breaking norms and 
being different
Stanza 2 - Polite Oddity
Stanza Text
"He raised the shoe and 
smiled at me, His 
manners were polite; 
But never had I seen 
before Such a funny 
sounding sight."
Description
The man politely raises 
his shoe like a hat and 
smiles at the poet
His courteous gesture 
contrasts with his 
bizarre look, adding 
humor
Key Points
Highlights the funny mix of politeness and oddity
"Funny sounding sight" playfully blends senses for effect
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A Funny Man
Introduction
Poem Overview
Poem by Natalie Joan 
tells a light-hearted, 
funny story of a strange 
man who does odd 
things
Main Character
The poet meets a man 
who wears a shoe on his 
head, hats on his feet, 
offers a bun as a rose, 
and hops home on his 
head
Key Theme
Uses silly actions and playful words to celebrate 
imagination and joy
Stanza 1 - A Peculiar Arrival
Stanza Text:
"One day a funny kind of man Came walking down this 
street He wore a shoe upon his head And hats upon his 
feet."
Description:
Introduces a quirky man walking down the street with a 
shoe on his head and hats on his feet
His reversed clothing sets a whimsical, nonsensical tone
Key Points:
Grabs attention with his unusual appearance
Suggests a character who enjoys breaking norms and 
being different
Stanza 2 - Polite Oddity
Stanza Text
"He raised the shoe and 
smiled at me, His 
manners were polite; 
But never had I seen 
before Such a funny 
sounding sight."
Description
The man politely raises 
his shoe like a hat and 
smiles at the poet
His courteous gesture 
contrasts with his 
bizarre look, adding 
humor
Key Points
Highlights the funny mix of politeness and oddity
"Funny sounding sight" playfully blends senses for effect
Stanza 3 - A Surprising Gift
Stanza Text: "He said, 'Allow me to present Your 
Highness with a rose.' And taking out a currant bun He 
held it to my nose."
Royal Address
The man uses 
formal language 
like "Your 
Highness"
Unexpected 
Present
He offers a 
"rose" that's 
really a currant 
bun
Humorous 
Surprise
His unexpected 
substitution 
creates a 
humorous 
surprise