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Jan25

Oh what a sleekit horrible beastie

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Oh what a sleekit horrible beastie

Today is the birthday of Robert Burns (Rabbie Burns as we call him in Scotland). My friend posted this poem written in Scots – a parody of one of Rabbie’s most famous poems. It’s already had about 11 ‘likes’ on facebook by 9 a.m. from fellow Scots. Mainly because, well it’s true. Haggis, neeps and tatties do create a little bit of wind…! And us Scots seem rather fond of toilet humour. Oh dear. Anyway, Happy Burns Day!

Oh what a sleekit horrible beastie,
Lurks in yer bellie efter a feastie,
Just as ye sit doon among yer kin
There starts to stir an enormous wind.

The neeps and tatties and mushy peas
Start working like a gentle breeze
But soon the pudding wi’ the sauncie face
Will hae ye blawin’ a’ ower the place

Nae matter whit the hell ye dae
a’body’s gonnae hae tae pay
Even if ye try tae stifle
it’s like a bullet oot a rifle

Hawd yer bum ticht tae the chair
Tae try tae stop the leakin’ air
Shift yersel fae cheek tae cheek
Pray tae god it disnae reek

But a’ the efforts go asunder
Oot it comes like a clap o’ thunder
Ricochets arrond the room
Michty me! a sonic boom

God almighty it fairly reeks
A’ hope a’ huvnae shit ma breeks
Tae the bog a’ better scurry
Whit the hell, it’s no ma worry

A’body roon aboot me choakin’
One or two are nearly boakin’
I’ll feel better for a while
Cannae help but raise a smile

It wis him! I shout and glower
Alas too late, he’s just keeled ower
Ye dirty bugger! They shout and stare
I’m no tha’ welcome any mair

Where e’re ye go let yer wind gang free
Tha’ sounds jist the joab fir me
Whit a fuss at Rabbie’s party
Ower the sake o’ one wee farty.

Jan23

Flower of Scotland Friday: Rabbie Burns

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Flower of Scotland Friday: Rabbie Burns

 

So this Sunday is the 250th anniversary of one of our most famous Scotspeople. 

No, not Sean Connery.

Robert Burns.

25th January every year, is ‘Burns Night’ in Scotland. When people get their best Scottish accent on to recite some poetry, deck themselves in whatever tartan they can find and eat haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potatoes).

This year, because it’s the 250th anniversary of Mr Rabbie Burns, there are loads of events across the country throughout the year. Scottish celebrities are digging out their thermals and returning to their homeland.

And, you can tell we’re in a recession because this advert is seriously awful and cheesy. Cringe!!

You can find out more about the Homecoming Scotland events here.

And really, I think Tennants have got a better idea of the Caledonian mindset. (Though can I recommend if you are ever in Scotland not to drink the stuff, because it tastes like…well…hmmm…how can I put this in a non-offensive manner…used toilet water?). See their advert using the same song here!