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The Hokey Pokey Instructions – Shakespeare Style
The following is from the Washington Post Style Invitational contest that asked readers to submit “instructions” for something (anything), but written in the style of a famous person. The winning entry was The Hokey Pokey (as written by William Shakespeare).
![]() 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 Heavens yoke. Blessed dirvish! Surely canst go, girl. The Hoke, the poke — banish now thy doubt Verily, I say, ’tis what it’s all about. — “William Shakespeare” Written by Jeff Brechlin, Potomac Falls, Maryland This delightful piece has been reproduced many times on the Internet, although I have not been able to locate either the author or the original entry in the Washington Post. A version that includes the above picture of a dancing goose can be found here. |