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[–]battmutler 9 points10 points ago

Alas! Could this not have been writ in textual format, as is customary for thoughts consisting merely of text, rather than providing a reference toward an image portraying that text, such that the submitter might usurp precious karma?

[–]chaosoverfiend[S] 6 points7 points ago

My sincere apologies. I came across this prose whilst perusing the Tome of Visages, where it was brought to my attention by an acquaintance, whilst at my place of employment. I felt, wholeheartedly, that this was an excellent piece for the Gentry of Proper to experience but alas time was my foe and I was forced to resort to a more expeditious method to submit this piece of work.

[–]fizzl 3 points4 points ago

And so I reverse my original stance of this post and shall provide thine karma nevertheless and unquestionably.

[–]SirKiel297 3 points4 points ago

A good soul doth make its home within your body. A lesser man would have taken no such apology, and continued on with his assertion that the fellow responsible for the original post is a usurper of karma.

[–]SirEdricStorm 7 points8 points ago

Quite splendid!

And lo! The verse is even writ in style!

[–]Ladydaffodilhill 6 points7 points ago

In iambic pentameter, no less!

[–]oyeboy 2 points3 points ago

I daresay, this is superbly written.

[–]Aussiemoo 5 points6 points ago

Moreover, I ushered forth hearty chuckles audibly!

[–]skratakh 2 points3 points ago

Tis a shame this is written using the colonial vernacular instead of the correct English version as befits our noble bard. Shakespeare would surely have written of the "Hokey Cokey".

[–]GentsCompanion 1 point2 points ago

Pray, good Sir, release amongst us your obviously considerable talents and furnish us with a version of the 'Hokey Cokey' that more accurately reflects the stylistic genius of the bard.

In downpayment for this feat I offer you all that I can give: an upvote. Upon my word, should your work be as inimitable as I currently imagine it might be, then I shall offer you another, and encourage my fellow gentlemen to likewise pay you the credit you should, at that stage, so handsomely deserve.

[–]abw 1 point2 points ago

Good sirs,

I have taken the liberty of transcribing this into a textual format in the hope that it might prove a more convenient manner in which to appreciate the humour contained therein.

Your humble servant,

Lord Wibble of Frusset Pouch

(posting from the account of my good manservant, abw)


The Hokey Pokey

Shakespearean Style

O proud left foot, that ventures quick within

Then soon upon a backward journey lithe.

Anon, once more the gesture, then begin:

Command sinistral pedestal to writhe.

Commence thou then the fervid Hokey-Poke.

A mad gyration, hips in wanton swirl.

To spin! A wilde release from heaven's yoke.

Blessed dervish! Surely canst go, girl.

The Hoke, the poke -- banish now thy doubt.

Verily, I say, 'tis what it's all about.