Glitzie blips and blinkie chitz
tease me ā play just one more game
but I slink back to Skeeball
(Found this game at an arcade and, aw jeez, it nearly got me. I won’t admit to how much money I spent but at least I won a lot of tickets for chintzy prizes.)
About Bartholomew Barker
Bartholomew Barker is an organizer of Living Poetry, a collection of poets in the Triangle region of North Carolina where he has hosted a monthly feedback workshop for more than decade. His first poetry collection, Wednesday Night Regular, written in and about strip clubs, was published in 2013. His second, Milkshakes and Chilidogs, a chapbook of food inspired poetry was served in 2017. He was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2021. Born and raised in Ohio, studied in Chicago, he worked in Connecticut for nearly twenty years before moving to Hillsborough where he lives and writes poetry.
Bartholomew Barker, Poet 
Fun poem and share! I am a Skeeball fan too, and arcade basketball. š
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Yeah, Skeeball is great and addictive without electronics.
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Yes, good times!
Bart, regarding your poetry collection, I plan on spotlighting your book early next year. Strange to write that but it is November. I will keep you updated. I am looking forward to it!
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Thank you, Michele. I’m honored!
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Sneaky Bart … š
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You’d better keep an eye on me.
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Which eye do I use … the good one or the bad one?
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The bad one should be sufficient. I’m not that sneaky.
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Then I shall be discreet
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Blinky Chitz! Fun poem.
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Thanks! It was inspired by a too fun game.
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I have no idea what any of this refers to! I remember the first ‘Space Invaders’ machine in the Student Union bar causing a sensation, with folk queuing up to play. The other favourite was good old pin-ball – which doesn’t need electronics.
I am old and grouchy and dislike glitz., bright lights and loud noises!
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This game is very much a 21st century mashup of Space Invaders and pinball. Kind of an overly complicated slot machine though there is some skill involved.
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Delightful poem, Bart! I have never played video games. It sounds like an expensive addiction! <3
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It can be very expensive if you lose control. It’s a lot like gambling in that you never earn enough in prizes to cover the cost of the playing.
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When your “Glitzie blips and blinkie chitz” merch becomes available, I will be getting a t-shirt. Love this, Bartholomew!
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The good folks merchandise for Rick & Morty already have it covered.
BTW, if you click on the pic and expand to full resolution you’ll notice a “Blips & Chitz” hat on one of the stools. That’s mine.
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Hah! : )
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:D Looks cool.
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It is!
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Haha. Yes, that’s my safe place.
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Safe for everyone besides my wallet.
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Well, yes, there is that.
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