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For The A-Z of Unusual Words (Part E) Challenge By Penny Fuller
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This is for The A-Z of Unusual Words (Part E) Challenge By Penny Fuller which you can check out here:
This si a word that I have never used in earnest, but I remember an episode of Father Ted where they try to get Father Jack to use the word, to hilarious (in my opinion) effect. I hope that you can watch the video, it's only two minutes.
Although brought up as a Roman Catholic, I have no time for religion, or ecumenical matters today, but that is another discussion.
I know this is a short reason, but "Father Ted" is one of the most perfect comedy series ever and that word has stuck with me, so here is a short poem for you.
It is fairly free-form but has a set number of syllables per line and the lines all roughly rhyme.
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Teaching Father Jack "Ecumenical"
That Situation Is Just Comical
To Illuminate Matters Clerical
And Discuss Some Religion And Morals
Crediting God For What's Insoluble
Dressing In Fancy Robes Impeccable
Jack Would Rather Drink Gin From A Bottle
Than Learn That Cursed Word "Ecumenical"
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I watched the video, it was hilarious. Thank you for teaching us a new word through the two minute clip and also through your well written poem. The poem helped to print the meaning of the word on our minds very well. This line is also quite deep and thought provoking β Crediting God For What's Insolubleβ ππ½
"Crediting God For What's Insoluble" I especially loved that line! Well done!
Next nominated word: equestrian. Soundtrack, of course, My Lovely Horse.
This quite funny Mike and those British comedies are hilarious. My favorites from a long time ago was Waiting for God and Keeping Up Appearances.
Funny stuff Mike and great memories of one of my favourite shows!
We love watching father ted over and over again lol
Feck, that was good... ππ½