Diane Locksley Poet Limerick

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

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Elaine George April 16, 2011 at 10:53 AM I never saw that show, but you made me imagine it. Many congrat's on your win, Diane. Lainie

Carolyn Devonshire April 14, 2011 at 1:13 PM Congratulations on your success in the contest, Diane! Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick April 13, 2011 at 3:25 PM Great idea for the contest..Congratulations on your win..Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown April 13, 2011 at 5:39 AM Congratulations for your win Diane in the contest "Burlesque Boutique" sponsored by Miranda Lambert. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich April 12, 2011 at 11:23 PM congratulations on your HM, sweetie. I sure remember this one!

John Freeman April 12, 2011 at 4:49 PM Congrats. on your HM success. Diane. Agape, Moses

James Fraser April 12, 2011 at 1:09 PM Many congratulations Diane on your win in Randa's contest, way to go....:)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 12, 2011 at 9:39 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..

Dr.Ram Mehta April 12, 2011 at 9:17 AM Congratulations on the HM win in the contest, Diane

Jack Horne April 12, 2011 at 8:33 AM LOL Many congrats : )

Andrea Dietrich April 8, 2011 at 10:39 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!!

Jslambert Mister Roboto March 20, 2011 at 1:47 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

Jslambert Mister Roboto March 20, 2011 at 1:46 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

Jack Horne March 17, 2011 at 8:19 AM Congrats on your win : ) Jack

Andrea Dietrich March 16, 2011 at 11:21 PM A very good idea for an entry. I enjoyed this one alot!

Carolyn Devonshire March 16, 2011 at 3:48 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

Dr.Ram Mehta March 16, 2011 at 2:23 PM Lovely, light and entertaining in Limerick, Good Luck.Diane