Mr. Punch's Puzzles: The Riddle of the Week

Once, again, Mr. Punch, with my help, is offering up a true Victorian riddle.  The first person to answer correctly--by posting in the comments--will receive public congratulations.  Some week, I may offer a nifty prize from our online store.  But, this week, again, I don't feel like it.

So, here's this week's riddle.  We ask that you don't Google the answer.  Mr. Punch would not find that sporting at all.  Give it a shot and see what you can come up with.  Here we go... No cheating...

I am a merry creature,
     In pleasant time of year,
As in but certain seasons,
     I sing that you can hear:

And yet I'm made a by-word,
     A very perfect mock;
Compar'd to foolish persons,
     And silliest of all folk.

And...the answer is, a CUCKOO.  

Well, that makes sense.  There were so many clever, funny answers today that it's hard to single any one out.  Well done, all!  Come back next Friday for another of Mr. Punch's Puzzles!

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