Sunday, November 29, 2009

Old Woman

Take Two: Given a second chance, how would this be different? Rewrite the ending to a book, movie, scene, fable, quote, etc.

Rewrite this nursery rhyme, making the final line less abusive.
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe.
She had so many children she didn't know what to do.
She gave them some broth without any bread.
Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed.
Winner Time!!! (12/08/09)
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe.
She had so many children she didn't know what to do.
She called for a nanny, she called for a maid,
Then went out with the hubby, and then home to get... sleep.
Winner: Inspired Dreamer
Method of Selection: For the first time, I really truly couldn't choose. So I relied on Random.org to do the choosing for me.
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7 comments:

  1. jabblogNovember 29, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    There was an old woman who lived in a shoe,
    She found having children meant living anew;
    Each day fresh adventures brought pleasure and smiles;
    Now they all go out clubbing each night on the tiles.

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  2. ToniNovember 29, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    There was an old woman who lived in a shoe.
    She had so many children she didn't know what to do.
    She gave them some broth without any bread.
    Then sang them a song and tousled their heads.

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  3. TomNovember 29, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    There was an old lady who lived in a shoe.
    She had no children, and nothing to do.
    So everyday to a Casino she would go.
    And her Social Security check she would blow.

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  4. SarahNovember 30, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    There was an old woman who lived in a shoe.
    She had so many children she didn't know what to do.
    She gave them some broth without any bread.
    Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed.
    Because the little bastards deserved it.

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  5. C. BethDecember 1, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    There was an old woman who lived in a shoe.
    She had so many children she didn't know what to do.
    She gave them some broth without any bread,
    And fruit, veggies, and milk, 'til they were well-fed.

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  6. InspiredDreamerDecember 2, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    There was an old woman who lived in a shoe.
    She had so many children she didn't know what to do.
    She called for a nanny, she called for a maid,
    Then went out with the hubby, and then home to get... sleep.

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  7. MellodeeDecember 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    There was an old woman who lived in a shoe.
    She had so many children she didn't know what to do.
    She gave them some broth without any bread,
    Then had a stiff drink, and called them all Fred.

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