Comment from winnona

Excellent

I agree are you being served is hilariously funny. You completed the challenge for this contest well. Your choice of words flow from one line to the next. Even the dry sense of English comedy is there. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Thanks, Winnona for the kind review.

It didn't do that well, but I had fun recalling the show :)

Much appreciated, Craig.

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Haha ... this is cute and fun, with just the right amount of cheeky thrown in. I used to watch 'Are You Being Served', and I have to agree that it was a hilarious British sitcom. They used to show it here in Canada on the PBS (public broadcasting station).

Your limerick brought back a fun memory for me. :)

Good luck in the contest!

bichonfrisegirl aka Connie

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016

Glad it brought back good memories for you, Connie. I don't think I've met anyone who didn't like that show - or would admit to it, anyway! Much appreciated, Craig.

Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

HI, Craig...

I read through this limerick, and got a smile. I have only caught glimpses of the show to recognize the name, really... that and absolutely fabulous, but I like the type of British humor.

Your laughter will be unreserved.
(I actually think this limerick as read by any of the characters would be a sweet commercial for the show. Out of my own curiosity, I went and checked youtube for it and ended up watching more than I intended, had me giggling. )

"Oh goodness, my pussy's all wet!"
(This really captured the essence of the type of setups and innuendo humor that I saw in the segment I watched.)

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Mar-2016

Hi Turtle,

I'm glad you were inspired to do "further research"! The gentle humour in this show always appealed to me. There is definitely something about British comedy that sets it apart. It's certainly very different from the in-your-face stuff we get these days.

Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated.

Craig

P.S. Ab Fab is great too, and The Vicar of Dibley is brilliant. If you find yourself with some time to kill, and haven't seen that before, it would be well worth looking on Youtube for an episode or two :)

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A great double limerick for the contest. I am not able to watch BBC One but I believe you that it is worth watching. Cats don't like to get wet and can get very upset. Lol.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Thanks, Sandra, for the fun review. It's a shame you haven't had a chance to see it. They're all up on Youtube if you want to check it out some time :) Craig

Comment from Scarbrems

Excellent

Ha ha ha, oh that brought back some memories. What a lovely pair...of limericks, that is. This is great fun, and made me smile. Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Thanks for the lovely review, Sarkems. Glad it brought back some good memories :) Craig

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi Craig,

There were so many rules to this contest I felt the need to copy them to be sure I took them all into consideration, though, I'm sure you've covered them all ;)

Please write TWO limericks. They MUST be connected on the same theme - a continuous story in other words. (how do I make a checkmark? lol check)

Limericks are traditional bawdy, so please include a subtle 'naughty' element WITHOUT being overtly coarse or offensive. Completely 'clean' limericks are NOT acceptable. (I think this qualifies a double entendre bawdy. It should do well in the voting booth, I'd say.) (check)

Each limerick must have five lines with a rhyme pattern of AABBA, so that's TEN lines in all, separated by a line space in between each limerick. Rhymes may be 'perfect' or 'near'. (Good choice of words in your perfect rhymes.) (check)

The syllable count must be as follows:

1st, 2nd and 5th lines must have either 8, 9 or 10 syllables in each (all the same or a mixture). (All have 8 syllables, check)

3rd and 4th lines must have a syllable count of five or six in each (the same or a mixture) (I am wondering why he didn't just say "write a limerick" at this point lol, check)

No artwork or sound effects. (check)

No author notes whatsoever. (check)

TWO colour presentation (same for both) - one for the background, and one for the type. (check)

'Description' above title must read, 'Contest entry', and NOTHING else there. (check)

I've never heard of Grace Brothers, but it sounds like bawdy humour, to be sure. I think you'll do well. (I'm pretty sure Domino has gone 'rule crazy' lol Or, perhaps he just wants to be sure the CEC knows what constitutes a limerick.) Good luck in the contest.

Kim

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2016

Hi Kim,

Thanks for running through the checklist for me ;-)

Perhaps I might be in with a chance - maybe all the other entries will be disqualified because they missed a box?

I'm not having a go at anyone here - least of all Domino. I love limericks and am happy when anyone creates a contest involving them.

Grace Bros is a very large retail chain in the UK (and also here in Australia). Hence the name of the show - "Are You Being Served?"

Thanks for checking out my entry, and for the good wishes.

Craig

reply by ~Dovey on 01-Mar-2016

I'm trying to imagine an entry getting disqualified for not being 'naughty' enough lol ;)

Comment from strandregs

Excellent

I love that show
one of the best tongue in cheek
parodies.
good meter and rhyme
I think you wasted the first limerick although it was well constructed.
best luck in contest.
thanks for the memories:-)) Z.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2016

Thanks for the kind wishes, glad you love the show :) Craig.

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

It's ages since I've seen that show - surprised that it is still running. Laced with hilarious double entendre, it makes an ideal subject for this Double Limerick contest. Good luck!

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2016

I don't know if it's still running - i presume it probably is, somewhere. Thanks for the good wishes! Craig.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

I've been fortunate enough to catch a few episodes of Are You Being Served here in the US on BBC America, Craig. I have to admit, the show is very funny.
Your double limerick highlighting one of the shows in that series is also very funny. An ill, cat, being taken to the vet in a drenching downpour, well...yeah, that pussy is gonna' get mighty wet, LOL.

In the mid 70's, the late, great one-time, and long-time host of the Tonight Show, Johnny Carson, had then sexpot Raquel Welsh as a guest on his show. She'd decided to bring along her $900.00 dollar, pure-blood, virgin white Persian cat on set with her while Johnny was conducting her interview.
In one exchange, the vivacious Miss Welsh looked at Johnny then said, "Would you like to pet my pussy?", to which Carson replied, and without missing a beat, I might add..."Sure, I'd love to! Just move the cat."

Miss Welsh sued Johnny for a million dollars, and won.

Best of luck to you in the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2016

I doubt they could make that show now, Dean - there would be an uproar. Thankfully they got it made in time. I'm not sure there was an actual episode where Mrs Slocombe takes her cat to the vet - there may have been, but I made it up for my limerick. She was always going on about her pussy, as you would know, so that was the inspiration.

I love Johnny's quick wit :)

Thanks for the great comments and amusing anecdote!

Craig

reply by Dean Kuch on 01-Mar-2016

It's always a pleasure, Craig.
You're more than welcome.
~Dean

Comment from Ricky1024

Good

to be sure you have written here Mr Australia very cute indeed I'm glad that you presented this is has finally checked the content and imagery and baseball team and imagery and an object of content I would give it up 96 thanks for this so Ricky 10:24

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 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2016

Thanks, I think :)