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Green Bay Packers
Viking Limerick Contest
As a diehard Packer fan - I have posted a thread on a Packer forum introducing a limerick contest. I would like to open this contest to all nutcanners as well. I have copied my original post below. Good Luck.Last year I had the opportunity to enter the MontanaBob limerick contest on this site. Somehow, I managed to win the darn thing, and MontanaBob awarded me with some fabulous prizes from his home state of Montana.
After clearing it with Mr. Bob, I have decided to pass on the tradition with this years PackOne limerick contest. I too will offer the winner some fabulous prizes from my home state of Wisconsin. (yeah) I also own a custom art and frame store, so the winner can expect a one of a kind Packer piece - along with other prizes chosen at my discretion.
Montana's only stipulation was that the limerick continued to revolve around the Vikings.
I will also ask Montana for is final approval of a winner. For those not familiar with a limerick format I have posted the rules below.
A limerick is a five-line poem with a strict meter, popularized by Edward Lear. The rhyme scheme is usually "A-A-B-B-A". The first, second, and fifth lines are three metrical feet (9 syllables); the third and fourth are two metrical feet (One metrical foot is equal to 3 syllables; the line pattern goes 9-9-6-6-9). The foot used is usually the amphibrach, a stressed syllable between two unstressed ones. However, many substitutions are common, notably the anapestic foot, two short syllables and then a long (the reverse of dactyl rhythm).
The first line traditionally introduces a person and a location, and usually ends with the name of the location, though sometimes with that of the person. A true limerick is supposed to have a kind of twist to it. This may lie in the final line, or it may lie in the way the rhymes are often intentionally tortured, or in both. Though not a strict requirement, many limericks additionally show some form of internal rhyme, often alliteration, sometimes assonance or another form of rhyme. In early limericks, the last line often essentially repeated the first, though that is no longer customary.
I will give everyone the first line and the rest is up to you. I put alot of thought into this so don't let me down. The contest will run until the last tick of the clock in the first pre-season game.
And the first line is ....
There once was a Vike from Nantucket.
AMENDMENT: Due to the limited amount of words that correctly rhyme with Nantucket, the producers of this contest will allow limericks that begin with the location of your choice ... such as -
There once was a Vike from my bung hole.
Looked just like the waste in my T-Bowl.
He smelled worse than my arse.
His teams talent quite sparse.
Caged him with my pigs like a stink pole.
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There once was a Vike from south 'Sota.
Drove round in a purple toyota.
Just a retard - quite weird.
Like the clam with the beard.
The bottom of earths status quota.
Just a suggestion of course. Heh.
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Jeremy - 9531 Posts 06/13/2007 @ 12:42:02 PM |
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I'll space it for you, I guess I never tried writing anything that long. |
Jeremy - 9531 Posts 06/13/2007 @ 12:47:01 PM |
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You have to include the http:// or https:// or gopher:// or whathaveyou:// |
Jeremy - I believe virtually everything I read. 06/13/2007 @ 12:56:44 PM |
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Also half of us here are Vikings fans, not that I mind the post. That may in fact be why you made it. |
Jeremy - As Seen On The Internet 06/13/2007 @ 01:04:23 PM |
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There once was a young man from Green Bay He was sure to get a big pay day Now, helps his teammates starve His name, of course, Brett Favre They'd be better if he quit last May |
Scott - Resident Tech Support 06/13/2007 @ 02:19:10 PM |
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That poem just sucked. No rhythm to it at all, and I don't understand it. |
PackOne - Check yourself before you wriggity wreck yourself. 06/13/2007 @ 02:21:30 PM |
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LOL thanks for the spacing - actually had to do some work around here for awhile. Yeah I figured you were all Queen fans, but who can resist valuable prizes. Plus, most of you actually know what a limerick is. I'm not sure how to add the link still - because I see no little pencil. Not a big deal. |
Jeremy - 9531 Posts 06/13/2007 @ 02:26:37 PM |
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If you go to the Back to link list option there's a "pencil". I suppose I could work one into this page somewhere. And please that limerick is genius. I can't help the "rhythm" what with it being fixed and all. Also, what's not to get, he got his money early on and now sides with management in any of his teammates contract disputes. Not everything can be spelled out for you simpletons in 6 syllables when at least one of them has to rhyme with something else. Not all limericks can contain wondrous examples of the English language in motion like "He smelled worse than my arse." and "Just a retard - quite weird...Like the clam with the beard." |
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Jeremy perfected this 3 times, last at 06/13/2007 2:31:37 pm |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 06/13/2007 @ 02:36:04 PM |
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Very true the bearded clam was quite a literary masterpiece IMO. Posh to all Favre bashers. |
Jeremy - 9531 Posts 06/13/2007 @ 02:42:18 PM |
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Jeremy edited this at 06/13/2007 3:42:47 pm |
Carlos44ec - You had me at "Hello" 06/13/2007 @ 02:54:20 PM |
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There once was a fellow named Moon Who ended up quitting too soon Five more with no class, The years go by fast, For the Title-less state of the Loon |
Jeremy - 9531 Posts 06/13/2007 @ 02:57:47 PM |
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Ha. Digging up a moon reference, classic. |
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Jeremy perfected this at 06/13/2007 2:59:29 pm |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 06/13/2007 @ 03:10:10 PM |
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Five nutter for Carlos. |
PackOne - Sit down your rockin' the boat. 06/13/2007 @ 03:11:24 PM |
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Actually I have to downgrade to a three nut for incorrect syllable layout. But, still funny. |
Carlos44ec - 2079 Posts 06/13/2007 @ 03:15:48 PM |
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I saw that... oh well. more to come! 8-8-5-5-9 |
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Carlos44ec edited this at 06/13/2007 3:17:22 pm |
PackOne - 1528 Posts 06/13/2007 @ 03:47:44 PM |
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Keep them coming. Some funny albeit poor ones on my link as well. |
Micah - Bring me the finest muffins and bagels in all the land. 06/14/2007 @ 07:48:25 AM |
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From a Lion's fan: Millen was a Lions believer Carved up the fans hearts with a cleaver Coaches with no pretense We dont need a defense Lets just draft another receiver |
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Micah messed with this at 06/14/2007 7:48:47 am |
willy 06/14/2007 @ 04:59:45 PM |
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My first attempt at a limerick, so bear with me: There was once a coach who was Mike Tice Who would rest his pencil just so nice He could chew his loud gum And his quotes were all dumb Would sell super bowl tickets for price |
PackOne - Non-Creator 06/14/2007 @ 05:07:18 PM |
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I'd say pretty good effort. After America votes I think you will make it to the next round. |
Jeremy - I believe virtually everything I read. 06/14/2007 @ 05:19:42 PM |
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There was a team from Minnesota Who believed talent had a quota They shipped everyone off Watching them is a boff Makes it hard to care one iota. |
Jeremy - 9531 Posts 06/18/2007 @ 11:31:24 PM |
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Turns out someone on the forum had already rhymed Minnesota, Quota, and Iota. Oh well. |
Jon - infinity + 1 posts 06/21/2007 @ 11:52:55 PM |
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Brett Favre is a sure hall of famer Though his play has become a bit lamer But Madden still gushes And fans have man crushes 'Cause ev'ryone knows he's a "gamer" |
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Jon messed with this 3 times, last at 06/21/2007 11:54:38 pm |
PackOne - At the Dollhouse in Ft. Lauderdale. 06/22/2007 @ 08:30:59 AM |
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As far as limericks go - thats right up there. PS Anyone know where that big fire is ? |
Jeremy - 9531 Posts 06/22/2007 @ 08:35:10 AM |
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Big Fire | ||
Jeremy messed with this at 06/22/2007 8:35:26 am |
PackOne - She's just a woman. Never again. 06/22/2007 @ 08:46:03 AM |
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Great ... i can only imagine what's burning. |
Jeremy - 9531 Posts 06/22/2007 @ 08:56:50 AM |
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They've evacuated the surrounding area and people in that area aren't supposed to go outside and are supposed to avoid breathing. |
PackOne - "That's what I call gettin a piece of Pi" 06/22/2007 @ 09:48:24 AM |
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I hate when I have to avoid breathing. Really puts a crimp in my day. |
Jeremy - 1.21 Gigawatts!?!? 06/22/2007 @ 10:21:39 AM |
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It's an inconvenience at best. |
Scott - No, I did not change your screen saver settings 06/22/2007 @ 11:15:29 AM |
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Jon, that limerick is a masterpiece. |
Scott - If you aren't enough without it, you'll never be enough with it. 06/22/2007 @ 11:16:50 AM |
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There's a fire in eau claire? |
Sarah - So's your face 06/22/2007 @ 01:45:58 PM |
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It was huge, I followed it all the way to work. It could not have been good for the environment. Also not good for the surrounding area. The Eau Claire County Humane Association is over there too. |
Jeremy - Broadcast in stunning 1080i 06/22/2007 @ 01:50:41 PM |
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That was the worst limerick ever. |
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