Farley Versus Swayze

Remember when fat boy Chris Farley
Competed against Patrick Swayze
On Saturday Night Live
Judges couldn’t decide
Picking one dancer made them crazy

In the end it’s Swayze who prevailed
Farley’s dancing career was curtailed
When he danced, his belly
Shook like tubs of jelly
As an erotic dancer he failed

After a great deal of strong debate
The judges gave it to Farley straight
“You’re not as good looking,
It’s Patrick we’re booking,
He dances best and you’re no lightweight.”



There was an old episode of Saturday Night Live where Chris Farley and Patrick 
Swayze competed to see if they could make an all-male dance team.  It was 
hilarious watching Farley trying to dance.
Entry for Miranda Lambert’s “burlesque” contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 4/16/2011 10:53:00 AM
I never saw that show, but you made me imagine it. Many congrat's on your win, Diane. Lainie
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Date: 4/14/2011 1:13:00 PM
Congratulations on your success in the contest, Diane! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/13/2011 3:25:00 PM
Great idea for the contest..Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 4/13/2011 5:39:00 AM
Congratulations for your win Diane in the contest "Burlesque Boutique" sponsored by Miranda Lambert. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/12/2011 11:23:00 PM
congratulations on your HM, sweetie. I sure remember this one!
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Date: 4/12/2011 4:49:00 PM
Congrats. on your HM success. Diane. Agape, Moses
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Date: 4/12/2011 1:09:00 PM
Many congratulations Diane on your win in Randa's contest, way to go....:)
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Date: 4/12/2011 9:39:00 AM
Congrats Diane on your HM in the Burlesque contest with this fantastic write luv.. great expressions in conjunction with the theme.. enjoy your very special honor with luv..
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Date: 4/12/2011 9:17:00 AM
Congratulations on the HM win in the contest, Diane
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Date: 4/12/2011 8:33:00 AM
LOL Many congrats : )
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Date: 4/8/2011 10:39:00 PM
No lightweight. that's good. No, I never saw this or even heard about it. But I can tell it left quite an impression on you!!
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Date: 3/20/2011 1:47:00 AM
Funny Stuff! I had the chance to meet both of these very talented men.( I used to do Grand Openings for big theme Restaurant in Orlando) Both were very well loved. I have some great memories of those two separate nights, one in Indianapolis (Farley), the other in Myrtle Beach S.C. This little poem took me way back! Thanks! And thank you for encouraging me with my poetry! ~JS Lambert
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Date: 3/20/2011 1:46:00 AM
Funny Stuff! I had the chance to meet both of these very talented men.( I used to do Grand Openings for big theme Restaurant in Orlando) Both were very well loved. I have some great memories of those two separate nights, one in Indianapolis (Farley), the other in Myrtle Beach S.C. This little poem took me way back! Thanks! And thank you for encouraging me with my poetry! ~JS Lambert
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Date: 3/17/2011 8:19:00 AM
Congrats on your win : ) Jack
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Date: 3/16/2011 11:21:00 PM
A very good idea for an entry. I enjoyed this one alot!
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Date: 3/16/2011 3:48:00 PM
It's too bad that both of these great actors are gone now, Diane. The dance competition episode was very funny and they show it on the "best of Saturday Night Life" programs. Wishing you success in Randa's contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/16/2011 2:23:00 PM
Lovely, light and entertaining in Limerick, Good Luck.Diane
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