article_snippet.sent: Collector Alan Mays has unearthed a treasure trove of these vintage ice-breakers, which bear phrases such as: '
article_snippet.sent: MessyNessyChic uncovered Mr Mays' collection, calling Mr Mays' collection an array of 'amusing pick-up lines you’ve not likely heard before while waiting for your drink at the bar'.
article_snippet.sent: Rhyming couplets appeared to have been rather popular  in the 19th century according to Mr Mays' collection .