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8/6/09 - 8/8/09: Dolly Limericks

Aug 5, 2009

    1. Today's Challenge:

      Write a BJD-themed limerick.

      limerick n
      limerick [ˈlimərik]
      a type of humorous poem with five lines, the third and fourth lines being shorter than the others.


      Example:
      There once was a young man from Kew
      Who found a dead mouse in his stew.
      Said the waiter, “Don't shout
      Or wave it about,
      Or the rest will be wanting one too!”

      How to Win
      Send your limerick to DoADaily by 4:30pm EST August 6th, 2009.

      Entries will be posted for member voting from August 6th to August 7th.

      The best limerick will be selected by member vote. The winner will be announced on Friday, August 8th.

      Limericks must be appropriate for a PG-13 audience. They may be titillating, but not obscene.

      Who Can Enter
      This challenge is open to all members and forum staff. :pcupcake If you would like to enter, but do not want the prize, please just state that in your PM. We'd like to see what everyone has to offer, even if you don't have a mini doll to wear the awesome prize outfit. :)

      Today's Prize
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      This contest's prize is an incredible outfit made by Brennil of Her Delicate Strength.

      This prize was crafted by Brennil specifically for DoA's 5th Anniversary. Based on Gabriel's outfit from Constantine, it is a beautifully rendered, multi-piece costume that fits Narae, Unoa, and MiniFee girl.

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    2. Ooh, a chance for silly poetry to be rewarding! A fun challenge, and what a wonderful prize Brennil has donated. :)

      Just one question; it says "your limerick should be sent by ...". Does this mean we should only choose our favourite limerick to send in, or can we include several in the PM?
       
    3. Each member may send one limerick. Choose your very best and send that one to the DoADaily account.
       
    4. Thanks for the clarification, I thought that would be the case but wanted to make sure. :)

      Hmm... I know what my favourite is at the moment, but I'll leave myself the rest of the day to be inspired. Looking forward to seeing everybody's entries!
       
    5. Just as an aside, I also got this outfit onto my MNF muscular boy, my Unoa boy and my Narin! It's a bit tighter, but everything stretches. ;)
       
    6. Oh man, my limerick is horrible. :XD:

      Good luck everyone! :D
       
    7. Just sent my entry, I hope I do well ^^. Good luck everyone !
       
    8. GL everyone, I sent mine in too ^^
       
    9. Hm... am well aware this makes me sound like a snob, but do the lines have to be in anapaestic/amphibrachic meter?

      Edit: Just checked the EST. Ah well. Too late... guess it doesn't matter then. ^ ^;
       
    10. Sent mine in as well. Good luck all! ♥
       
    11. Sent mine... I have a feeling it will make people do one of 2 faces; :sigh or :XD:
       
    12. LOL, that was fun. I can't wait to judge. :XD:
       
    13. mine is in :)

      :clover good luck to all :)

      :kitty2 A.R.N.F
       
    14. It doesn't have to be in any specific meter, but of course a naturally rhythmic limerick is going to get more votes. :)

      It ends at 4:30pm August 6th, which is TODAY. You still have almost 12 hours to enter.
       
    15. :doh I resent it because I forgot to add a title.
       
    16. I've sent one-in LOL I think it will get this as a reaction... :doh
       
    17. Oh dear. Mine has no title. Is that a problem?
       
    18. I don't have a title either. I don't think that matters though.
       
    19. Most limericks don't have titles. Don't worry about including one.
       
    20. Alright, thank you. I had resent it with one with the title just in case. Sorry about that. Same limerick, just one has a title.
       
    21. oh that was fun! I was tempted to doggrel, but managed to resist! I can't wait to see the entries :D
       
    22. My limerick is total tripe, but maybe it'll make someone laugh. :) Good luck everyone!
       
    23. oh i have to enter this! i drew one of my characters in that outfit after seeing the movie!!! too bad i suck at writing XDDD

      *goes to butcher a limerick*
       
    24. Amusing. I sent mine. It's...meh but I'm looking forward to seeing them! Good luck all!
       
    25. I sent mine in...it really is terrible, but I just couldn't resist joining in ^_^ I cannot wait to see what everyone comes up with.
       
    26. i just sent mine in!! omg it is SO bad!! XDDD
      i cant wait to see the others <3
       
    27. Sent mine this morning... it's not great but I had a lot of fun making it up, so it was worth it! I'm so excited to read all the entries! We have a lot of very clever writers here on DoA so I think it'll be an interesting read. :)
       
    28. Ha ha ha, mine is absolutely terrible! Enjoy!
       
    29. I hope everyone gives a knowing chuckle for my entry, for I'm sure I'll giggle at everyone else's for sure! Good luck with the contest everyone! I can't wait to read all these wonderful limericks.
       
    30. Oh god my is horrible but I don't care, maybe someone will enjoy it. I can't wait to see everyones! I have a feeling there's going to be some gold ones.
       
    31. Seems like everyone is doing something humorous. ^^; Mine is just sweet. Excited to read them all, though!
       
    32. Daughter getting married in THREE DAYS- no time for limericks.
      But I hope we get to see all of the entries!
      That would be fun.
      :)
       
    33. Oh my goodness, my sucked so hard x3
       
    34. o.O Amazing how everyone is saying how much their entries sucked.

      So did mine. XD

      I can't wait to read all of these 'bad' limericks! ^_~
       
    35. Yay for us with the "bad" limericks.... I'll bet there will be a few LOL moments....
       
    36. Just discovered this contest about 11am today at work -- crafting up an entry certainly made my work day go by much less boringly than it usually does!
       
    37. Haha, I joined in too, couldn't resist, hopefully someone will get a laugh from mine! Can't wait to see the entries! xD
       
    38. I can't wait to read what others came up with. I don't know if mine was any good, but it made me chuckle. :)

      I LOVE love love that HDS outfit! Gabriel is my fave in that film. Yea for androgyny. lol
       
    39. I really like the outfit too. :) I love writing limericks but I couldn't come up with anything for an entry. I think I don't know enough about the dolls yet. :D

      PS - Have you seen Orlando, based on the book by Virginia Wolfe? It's got Tilda Swinton in it (same lady who plays Gabriel) and if you like androgyny... you'd probably really like that film. I loved it!
       
    40. That was a lot of fun voting! So many talented people here. Everyone did an awesome job <3
       
    41. Mine didnt get posted >_> Apparently penis references were too risque.
       
    42. OMG the B-el one was tooo funny Bravo whomever thought that up heheheh
       
    43. Congratulations to the winner! :D

      I had WAY too much fun reading all those limericks! xD They were all great! ^^
       
    44. Wow, the contest is over? That was quick ^^. It was a lot of fun though. Everyone did such a good job!
       
    45. Congrats, Righteous_Ruin! There's a pretty good chance that the outfit will fit your DZ boy, all the fabrics are very stretchy. If it does, I would love to see pics. :)
       
    46. I will be sure to post them. If not, I have a girl I have been dying to order and I'm pretty certain it will fit her. ^^.
       
    47. Congratulations to Righteous_Ruin :) :cheer

      :kitty2 A.R.N.F
       
    48. OMYGosh, LOL what was your limerick now I have to know. hahaha

      I forgot to congratulate the winner. Congratulations Righteous_Ruin how exciting for you.
       
    49. I laughed, this was a great contest! Thank you mods for hosting such fun events and thank you Brennil for donating such a great prize! :aheartbea