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I am giving this contest one more day then closing it so if you want to enter hurry there will not be another chance.
Due to lack of entries in this contest I have extended it for another week in hope there is some more interest.
Ok Peoples here is a contest with a difference.
In London there has always been a tradition of using rhyming slang this is very well known among true cockney people.
now for a lot of you that are not from the UK as well as many who are this will be a fun lesson as well as a poetry contest as you will learn slang meanings.
I will reference three web sites where you may find the meanings and the slang used.
what I would like is for you all to write me a poem using rhyming slang.
Now there is a lot of slang out there that is shell we say not very tasteful but there is also plenty that has good meaning to it.
You can make your poem about anything but no bashing any poet on this site or using names without prior consent. I don’t mind the poem being sensual but please not vulgar there is no need for it.
The poem is to consist of 4 or 5 paragraphs no longer than 6 lines per paragraph.
I would like to see at least two slang fraises in each paragraph please to make the poem worth while.
Ok the links to the Web Sites for help with the slang.
www.londonslang.com/
abceda.com/cockney.htm
www.businessballs.com/cockney.htm
The Dreaded Rules
1 No Bashing other Poets
2 No Vulgar Poetry
3 No Sticky Caps
4 No writing about others without consent
5 Two Poems per Poet Only
Awards
1st 300 Points and Gold
2nd 150 Points and Silver
3rd 75 points and Bronze
Hms May Apply depending on entries and will receive 25 points if mentioned.
Closing Date October 7th
Good Luck Have Fun So Away You Go On Your Plates OF Meat Get Typing With Your Andy Pandy’s Looking Forward To Seeing Your Entries.
I am giving this contest one more day then closing it so if you want to enter hurry there will not be another chance.
Due to lack of entries in this contest I have extended it for another week in hope there is some more interest.
Ok Peoples here is a contest with a difference.
In London there has always been a tradition of using rhyming slang this is very well known among true cockney people.
now for a lot of you that are not from the UK as well as many who are this will be a fun lesson as well as a poetry contest as you will learn slang meanings.
I will reference three web sites where you may find the meanings and the slang used.
what I would like is for you all to write me a poem using rhyming slang.
Now there is a lot of slang out there that is shell we say not very tasteful but there is also plenty that has good meaning to it.
You can make your poem about anything but no bashing any poet on this site or using names without prior consent. I don’t mind the poem being sensual but please not vulgar there is no need for it.
The poem is to consist of 4 or 5 paragraphs no longer than 6 lines per paragraph.
I would like to see at least two slang fraises in each paragraph please to make the poem worth while.
Ok the links to the Web Sites for help with the slang.
www.londonslang.com/
abceda.com/cockney.htm
www.businessballs.com/cockney.htm
The Dreaded Rules
1 No Bashing other Poets
2 No Vulgar Poetry
3 No Sticky Caps
4 No writing about others without consent
5 Two Poems per Poet Only
Awards
1st 300 Points and Gold
2nd 150 Points and Silver
3rd 75 points and Bronze
Hms May Apply depending on entries and will receive 25 points if mentioned.
Closing Date October 7th
Good Luck Have Fun So Away You Go On Your Plates OF Meat Get Typing With Your Andy Pandy’s Looking Forward To Seeing Your Entries.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 12, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: Thank you all that took time out to enter the contest you all done a great job but there can only be 3 awards but give your selfs a clap well done every one and thanks again for entering Brian.
Entries [4]
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Cockney rutming slang.• Commented on by judge.
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To me ole pot an' pan
I'm 'is trouble an' strife• Commented on by judge. -
Mother thinks it absurd,
Him getting in such barney for pitiful bangers and mash.• Commented on by judge.
Silver trophy winner
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as a pie went down my gregory peck
i fell on the apples and pears -
whacking my boat race real hard.
lol a fun idea for a contest. maybe i will have a go later.
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"Gordon Bennet",
Bro this contest is "the business"!
I am glad I came by to give it a "gander"
This won't be easy! I may have to have a "hubbly bubbly" before starting this, "Mate"!
Great contest! I am "well up for it"
Well I better stop "gabbin" and get on with it now
I was just "winding ya up" hehe
Lynda
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fun and unique
well this is one unique contest...am glad to see it, well done thinking up this idea...well done indeed! -
chasingtheday...I am anxiously awaiting your entry in the Brit slang contest! Here's one I could not do at all and I want to see what you come up with! Please???
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I really had such fun entering this contest, I loved doing my research and it was just a laugh, loved it.
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I don't think my poem's much good, but how could I resist a contest like this? Very original and totally awesome!
Love it ^.^ -
This seems like a great contest. In theatre we just finished learning how to speak in a cockney accent for Pygmalion. Good Luck with your contest!!!
love always and forever, midnite rae
aka:marissa rae -
fantastic!
It's like a bad new Doctor Who joke. And we all know those are the best kind. I don't think I'll enter due to lack of inspiration. But bravo for a very interesting contest! -
I'm reminded of the Cockney Alphabet which was sometimes heard on BBC radio in the 30s of 'way-back-when'
A for 'orses
B for mutton
C for simmin' in
D for 'ential
E for Adam
F for vescence
G for police
H for respect
I or Novello
J for oranges
K for 'ancis
L for leather
M for sis
N for mation
O for the garden wall
P for relief
Q for song
R for mo'
S for you
T for two
U for nerve
V for La France
W for quits
X for breakfast
Y for sweetheart
Z for breezes
There may be variations known to other members who may care to share them with the rest of us.
Shenton -
Brian - ta for the silver me ole china. Seriously, I thoroughly enjoyed writing this - the contest was a pleasure. Love, fevvers.
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