VOI 12~Ode Behind Viper’s Back by Ralph & Doris Gilles

[Marv S]

Doris Gilles was kind enough to forward this on for all to enjoy. As heard that Saturday night at VOI 12...


[FONT=&amp]VOI 12~ODE BEHIND VIPER’S BACK[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]by Ralph & Doris Gilles[/FONT]


[FONT=&amp]The tradition of Ode TO Viper[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]Was started by Bob Lutz at VOI One.[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]After Bob… Tom Sidlik, and myself[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Joined in the fun.[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]At VOI 11, Ode FROM Viper,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Was born in beautiful Salt Lake City,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]It was different, unique, [/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]And if I do say so myself, pretty damn witty!![/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]Hello I am Viper[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Hard to believe I almost faded to black.[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]I feel the love now [/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]And it feels so good to be back.[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]Thank you Viper faithful[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]For your welcome back wishes.[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]I haven’t stopped blushing[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Since my “glad to see you” fender kisses![/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]With enough computing power[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]To launch a space shuttle they say.[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Modern, nimble and sleek[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Back in a big way.[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]With all new carbon fiber skin[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Aluminum doors and high strength steel.[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Stryker was born[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]The VCA made the name real.[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]My soldiers of passion[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Threw me a party in the big apple[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Inviting my beloved Viper nation[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]To do that Charity thing, in which we often dabble…[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]Viper owners sure love a good party[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]And with open bar, I’m sure they had had a few…[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]So the Silent Auction was quite successful[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]At the New York City Gen Five debut![/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]We’ve raised nearly $450,000 this year[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]For many a great cause[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Meaning we haven’t forgotten[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]What really matters after all the applause.[/FONT]


[FONT=&amp]NOW, For the Viper family here at VOI 12[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Creativity certainly can not lack![/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]For you a new perspective…[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]ODE BEHIND VIPER’S BACK![/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]When it was first announced that Viper[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Would be back after being gone for just a bit,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Chevy execs were heard saying,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]“Damn Sergio! Damn Ralph! SHI…..Take Mushrooms!”[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]Halle Berry’s fiancé reportedly said,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]“What the hell Ralph?! And the Viper Nation![/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Go find your own naked woman on the beach,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]For your design inspiration!!”[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]Vette Owners around the world,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]“This new Viper…” they did say,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]“640 horses, 100 pounds lighter…[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]All we can do, is get on our knees and pray…”[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]The world’s so-called super cars[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Still complain and whine at The Ring.[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Embarrassed that their efforts[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Leave Viper still the King![/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]And oh how the ladies go on and on and on[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]“They’re so hot! So cute! So what if I’m married, I don’t care!”[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp] Talking about Kuno, Tommy, Marc, Ryan, Jonathan,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]And especially Dominik - with his wild hair![/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]Finally, the Chevy’s, Porsche’s, BMW’s and Ferrari’s,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]In an American Le Mans race pad-dock,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Were heard whispering to each other about next season,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]“Damn the return of Viper! FU…..dge!”[/FONT]


[FONT=&amp]BUT WAIT EVERYONE! [/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]Do you want some more?!![/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]We have for you today[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]A Viper Ode Encore![/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]I give you a man who speaks softly[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]And carries a big stick![/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]A Viperholic, Retired Chrysler Exec,[/FONT]
[FONT=&amp]The one and only -- TOM SIDLIK!![/FONT]

 

[Marv S]

BWTM: VOI 12 Ode to Viper Encore:



VOI 12 ODE TO VIPER ENCORE ~ by Tom Sidlik



Our Viper Nation has been through a lot,
Like the time an entire model year had been forgot.

Or that the Viper brand, was almost bid farewell,
By that damn three-headed dog, that guards the gates to hell.

But we have Ralph to thank for helping SRT survive,
And most of all, he brought us Gen Five.

On the competition I would like to delve,
What better place than VOI twelve?

Some magazines may take the competition’s side,
But the Viper Nation has more pride.
And although our production might have been sporadic,
Who really buys a sports car with an automatic?

Others may make a machine of fiber-glass,
But we all know that just makes them second class.

If you’ve got 200, or 300 thou to waste,
There are others that may fit your taste.
But no, although they may be pricey contenders,
Again I say,…… they are all pitiful pretenders.

In Charlotte, is the Viper Nation,
Your need for speed needs no explanation.
But your demands have added more style,
And made the Viper build much more worthwhile!
Sure you crave more style, and certainly more ponies,
So SRT has given you more cojones.

This is an election year, with rhetoric that is divisive
I’ll tell you Viper owners, this is the time to be decisive.

So support our Viper candidate and show ‘em all we’ve got,
For what the competition has, is nothing more than squat.

I stand before you now, with only this decree
I say we vote for this……… the greatest ever SRT.

With the Viper as our candidate, victory is in our grasp.
And all the other sports car owners can…… kiss our little….. asp!

 

[01sapphirebob]

Re: Voi 12~ode behind viper’s back

Thanks for posting Marv!! Thanks to Ralph, Doris, and Tom for offering these up to us as well.