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stanza - Word of the Day - Thu Sep 14, 2023

Myr

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stanza - (noun) - a group of lines of verse forming a division of a poem or song

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Most people do not realize that the United States National Anthem has four stanzas.

 

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drpaladin
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In sports, it's a period the game is divided into.

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sandrewn

And then there is/are the 'Stanza(s)', that none of us talk about or even admit to knowing?!?!

You know what/who I mean, don't act all so innocent!! That is all I have to say for now. Well, maybe, I know it is a bit early, but just in case I forget, I want to wish you all a Happy Festivus.

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1 hour ago, sandrewn said:

And then there is/are the 'Stanza(s)', that none of us talk about or even admit to knowing?!?!

You know what/who I mean, don't act all so innocent!! That is all I have to say for now. Well, maybe, I know it is a bit early, but just in case I forget, I want to wish you all a Happy Festivus.

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Would you be referring to George CoSTANZA from Seinfeld?  :worship:

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For many years, Weird Al has been lampooning the lyrics of musicians of all stripes: pop, rock, rap, and even country.  He will take the songs stanza by stanza and rewrite them, usually hilariously.

For instance, here's one I wish he had done:

I Get Around by the Beach Boys

'round, 'round, get around
I get around, yeah
Get around, 'round, 'round, I get around
I get around
Get around, 'round, 'round, I get around
From town to town
Get around, 'round, 'round, I get around
I'm a real cool head
Get around, 'round, 'round, I get around
I'm making real good bread
Get around, 'round, 'round, I get around

 

Here is what I would have done with it. (Wear a helmet, cupcake. It's gonna be dirty.)

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I Screw Around

'round, 'round, get around
I screw around, yeah
Screw around, 'round, 'round, I screw around
I screw around
Screw around, 'round, 'round, I screw around
From town to town
Screw around, 'round, 'round, I screw around
I like excellent head
Screw around, 'round, 'round, I screw around
If I can't screw around, I'm better off dead
Get around, 'round, 'round, I screw around

 

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