So far, I have no opinion on the subject. But I got this from Poppa Goldberg:

I insist that the greatest opening line is in the early 18th century play “Chrononhotonthologos” by Henry Carey (who was a “Grub Street” hack who also wrote “Namby Pamby” and “Sally in Our Alley”). The memorable opening line: “Aldiborontiphoscophornio! Where left you Chrononhotonthologos?” (Later in the play, Aldiborontiphoscophornio is at times addressed affectionately as “My dear Phoscophorny.” )