Archbishop of Canterbury Tale
As one commentator said on composer Iowahawk's blog, 'utterly brilliant'. The perfect antidote to the past few days. Here is the start, enjoy the rest on his blog and let's hope he succeeds in his efforts to find a print publisher for the tale.
Heere Bigynneth the Tale of the Asse-Hatte.
An Archbishop of Canterbury Tale
With apologies to Geoffrey Chaucer
1 Whan in Februar, withe hise global warmynge
2 Midst unseasonabyl rain and stormynge
3 Gaia in hyr heat encourages
4 Englande folke to goon pilgrimages.
5 Frome everiches farme and shire
6 Frome London Towne and Lancanshire
7 The pilgryms toward Canterbury wended
8 Wyth fyve weke holiday leave extended
"Anyone know Burma Shave's identity? I'd like to congratulate him/her."
I hope you're just winding us up -- it's part of the satire. The "Burma Shave" ads (for shaving products) from the middle of the 20th century featured a limerick followed by the words BURMA SHAVE at the end. Classic Americana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burma_Shave)
Posted by: Deborah | 23 Feb 2008 20:37:00
It's very good. Anyone know Burma Shave's identity? I'd like to congratulate him/her.
Posted by: peterNW1 | 20 Feb 2008 01:08:07
Sometimes satire does it best.
Posted by: Henry | 17 Feb 2008 17:04:51
That is hilarious!!! It gets to the heart of the matter it really does!!!
Posted by: Mattheus Mei | 15 Feb 2008 16:07:10
:-)
Posted by: saint | 15 Feb 2008 06:58:34
Very funny...but is this not now illegal, having racial undertones?
Posted by: Robert Ian Williams | 15 Feb 2008 06:58:20
Very clever, and alas, just a little accurate?
Posted by: Michael Stevens | 14 Feb 2008 18:54:18
Thank you Ruth - LOL! Even for a liberal like me!
Posted by: Fr Craig | 14 Feb 2008 16:12:47
It seems to be doing the rounds:
http://irenelancaster.typepad.com/
Posted by: Dr. Irene Lancaster FRSA | 14 Feb 2008 15:53:34