“Poetry is what gets lost in translation,” wrote Robert Frost, who would adore the plot synopses on Time Warner Digital Cable. In the spirit of TimesCouplets, Christopher Bonanos presents CableVerse: Today, the poesy of America's Funniest Home Videos.

“A man puts a rubber bird in the freezer; a pistachio nut sticks to a man's lip; a dog makes a mess of the yard.”

“Puppy escapes; rodeo tumble; beer-belly pregnancy; baby feeder.”

“Musical chairs; babies' hairdos; horseplay; birthday surprises.”

“Toilet seat; curious toddler gets wet; amateur rocket-launch; sleeping fisherman.”

“Tree-climbing Chihuahua; boxing dachshund; psychic grandma; popping egg.”