Ichimawashi 573 Posted November 12, 2020 There was a rikishi named Abi Who got tired of old chanko nabe "I shall go out and dine Screw the virus, I'm fine!" Kyokai: "not so fast, Kemosabe!" (Source: someone typed the first line on the Day 3 Mbovo stream and 20 minutes later I had it completed) 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,506 Posted November 13, 2020 There was a rikishi named Sho, Who learned how to make every throw, He sure gets my vote, For being the GOAT, (He also goes by Hakuho) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichimawashi 573 Posted November 13, 2020 Konosuke’s “Te wo tsuite!” Angers some but for most is OK If your tachiai drags You deserve all his slags Get your fists down please, sometime today! 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichimawashi 573 Posted November 16, 2020 That Kokugikan lass in the corner Could not possibly look more forlorner Sitting seiza for hours Like a bouquet of flowers A mask and purse (matching) adorn her 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godango 932 Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) I don't mean to be an impugner, And I only mean this in good humour, But Takakeisho aside, There is little bright side, To this basho with no yokozuna. Edited November 16, 2020 by Houmanumi 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 43,568 Posted November 16, 2020 There once was a rikishi named Ura Who felt just a bit insecura On the dohyo he stoot With both knees kaput But we'll always love him, for sure-a 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oshirokita 170 Posted November 17, 2020 There once was a rikishi, I'm told Who wore a mawashi of gold He broke every record But his glory was chequered When injuries proved he was old 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oshirokita 170 Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) Sit down, let me tell you a story Of Aminishiki's technical glory He broke but would not bend-oh And then he met Endo Winning technique: ashitori Edited November 17, 2020 by Oshirokita Ref: 2015.01 Day 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 43,568 Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) They say Ichinojou’s anemic And possibly even bulemic He changed his shikona To Covid Corona And now he's a worldwide pandemic. Edited November 17, 2020 by Kintamayama 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichimawashi 573 Posted November 19, 2020 Spare a thought for poor Enho this basho Getting tossed on his ass with a crasho Landing hard on the floor If it happens much more He'll resemble a work by Picasso.... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 565 Posted November 19, 2020 Nice What are the rules for limericks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichimawashi 573 Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) What are the rules for limericks? Five lines, rhyming scheme is a a b b a Lines 1 2 and 5 are longer and have two three-syllable "bits" in the middle, with an intro of 1-2 syllables and a tag of 1-3 syllables: There [was a ri-] [kishi named] Abi Lines 3 and 4 are shorter and have only one three-syllable "bit" in the middle, but the same freedom of intro and tag syllables: I shall [go out and] dine Screw the [vi-rus, I'm] fine The three-syllable bits have accents on the first syllable. This is probably the most important Limerick rule: the underlying rhythm defined by the bits is quite important to the form. The accents don't need to be strong accents but they need to be audible when recited. It's usually a good idea to have the same number of tag syllables in lines 1, 2, and 5. The first line often states a proper name or a place that will be rhymed in the other lines. Nantucket limericks are plentiful.... The fifth line is usually a punch line and takes everything in an unexpected direction. Many are quite risque, but we may wish to avoid that here, or hide such elements. Edited November 19, 2020 by Ichimawashi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichimawashi 573 Posted November 19, 2020 What's the deal with M17e? This year three of five yusho, could be Fear of dropping to Juryo Makes you battle with fury? Or Are opponents down there apt to flee? On Mbovo's stream most every day Someone asks, why no weight classes, eh? I would like to reply With a sarcastic sigh That there's one: under 500k! Here's what really takes place in a mono-ii: The top shimpan asserts his autonomy If he hates what he saw He'll declare it a draw Do it over now boys, torinaoshi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 38,409 Posted November 19, 2020 Hak'ho he is yokozuna but all the wolves get him sooner as there will be Olympics if it's kyujo what he picks and he's not helped by Fortuna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,049 Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) I don't recall limericks making allowances for accents That said, having access to Japanese makes it really easy to do the ending rhymes in English! Also, I'd like all the posts in this thread, but out of reacts (again)... There was a rikishi named Terunofuji Whose signature technique was kimedashi He'll wrap your elbows up tight Force you out to your right If you stupidly try to morozashi Edited November 19, 2020 by Seiyashi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 38,409 Posted November 19, 2020 21 minutes ago, Seiyashi said: I don't recall limericks making allowances for accents The accent represents the silent Japanese u 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,049 Posted November 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, Akinomaki said: 33 minutes ago, Seiyashi said: I don't recall limericks making allowances for accents The accent represents the silent Japanese u Nah, I meant Kintamayama's pseudo-Italian limerick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichimawashi 573 Posted November 19, 2020 Limericks that break the rules sometimes are the best...this one is quite well known: There was a young man from JapanWhose limericks never would scan.And when they asked why,He said "I do try!But when I get to the last line I try to fit in as many words as I possibly can." :) 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 38,409 Posted November 19, 2020 Ozeki alone Takakeisho and he till the end hopes to stay, show all the others at rest it is he who's the best his girl gets him win it in A row Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,506 Posted November 19, 2020 Because of the penultimate stress in the 1st, 2nd and 5th lines, Japanese words will always get the "English" pronunciation: There's a guy called Hattorizakura, Who's Sumo is less than bravura, He grabs hold in the bout, And gets escorted out, "Cause he's not gonna win, I assurya. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 38,409 Posted November 20, 2020 The best sekiwake whenever No other 2 yusho, so clever It's Mitakeumi But higher up? "Who, me?" "My power does change like the weather" 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 43,568 Posted December 17, 2020 There was once was a rikishi named San, His shikona had syllable, one Yobidashi went crazy, The gyoji was lazy, So he changed it to Tochiouzan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichimawashi 573 Posted December 17, 2020 It's good they recycle the names Otherwise we'd not get to the games Yobidashi's turned blue! And the gyoji has, too! You try singing 12-syllable names... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichimawashi 573 Posted December 17, 2020 Hattoizakura's new plan: Matta matta, as long as he can See, big guys in the squat Get quite tired and hot Finally, henka, and down goes his man! 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichimawashi 573 Posted January 8, 2021 I dunno if this basho’s worth holding It’s not merely a case of embolding Though it’s all just bad luck A bad outbreak would suck A catastrophe slowly unfolding 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites