Malapropism is the accidental use of a word which resembles the one intended, but has a different, often contradictory meaning. eg: he is surly (surely) in control of things.
Only this time I want them on purpose.
Should you accept this challenge you will share with us a poem using malapropisms for humorous effect. Anyone familiar with Tigger from 'Winnie the Pooh' or 'charlie farquarson' will know the style.
UPDATE:
As one potential entrant put it:
"A malapropism is - as you say - the use of the wrong word for humorous effect. Even more humorous is the "howler" - where the wrong word is used - but possesses a kind of wild truth... as in the classic "Christians may only have one wife at a time. This is called monotony"
I agree, and so - - howlers are in as long as they are used respectfully
Think 'Archie Bunker'
Rules:
1. humour only nothing dark
2. any style will be considered, though I would like to see loose rhyme or freewrite.
3. bashing = DQ
4. If it isn't fun for you, don't bother.
5. anything between 15 and 40 lines (no DQ for going over or a bit under IF it captures my interest right away.)
6. nothing erotic or using foul (fowl) language.
Enjoy
points generously donated by aprilnadeau (If you can, you should drop by her page to see some quality work)
Only this time I want them on purpose.
Should you accept this challenge you will share with us a poem using malapropisms for humorous effect. Anyone familiar with Tigger from 'Winnie the Pooh' or 'charlie farquarson' will know the style.
UPDATE:
As one potential entrant put it:
"A malapropism is - as you say - the use of the wrong word for humorous effect. Even more humorous is the "howler" - where the wrong word is used - but possesses a kind of wild truth... as in the classic "Christians may only have one wife at a time. This is called monotony"
I agree, and so - - howlers are in as long as they are used respectfully
Think 'Archie Bunker'
Rules:
1. humour only nothing dark
2. any style will be considered, though I would like to see loose rhyme or freewrite.
3. bashing = DQ
4. If it isn't fun for you, don't bother.
5. anything between 15 and 40 lines (no DQ for going over or a bit under IF it captures my interest right away.)
6. nothing erotic or using foul (fowl) language.
Enjoy
points generously donated by aprilnadeau (If you can, you should drop by her page to see some quality work)
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on June 17, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 175
- Final notes: Due to lack of interest, I am closing this contest early. I commend each of you for your creativity and willingness to take chances, especially in a contest that wasn't laid out well in the beginning.
You deserve the cups
Please enter my other contests
Footnote: OOPS
I tried adding points after judging but couldn't.
Contest Winners
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 4307245, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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W. Shakespear To bee or not to bee.
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every sunday they went to maths
they figured it would be their salivation
by myron 26 lines, 7 comments, on Jun 12 7:20 PM 2008. In imagery, creative, malapropisms
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I couldn't help but think of Archie Bunker when I read about your contest.
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Yes, how could I have missed mentioning him.
thanks.
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A malapropism is - as you say - the use of the wrong word for humorous effect. Even more humorous is the "howler" - where the wrong word is used - but possesses a kind of wild truth... as in the classic "Christians may only have one wife at a time. This is called monotony!"
Do you really want only malapropisms, or will you also admit howlers? -
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I guess 'howlers' are also descriptive of the spirit of this contest. Please feel free to do so. Tigger would probably agree
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This is so interesting and surely will inspire lots of fun entries. I'll send the link to this contest to some people who I know will like the idea.
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Thanks I hoped for more entries I will add points if I see more interest
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