Guest guest Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Drunken sailors left out of rhyme The pirates are being tickled, rather than sobering up in the brig "Drunken sailors" have been removed from the lyrics of a nursery rhyme in a government-funded books project. But the Bookstart charity says the re-writing of What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor? has "absolutely nothing to do with political correctness". The charity says that the shift from drunken sailor to "grumpy pirate" was to make the rhyme fit a pirate theme, rather than censorship. "Put him in the brig until he's sober," has also been lost in the new version. This latest ideological spat over nursery rhymes was sparked by the re-writing of What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor. 'Rusty razor' Bookstart, a project that encourages parents to read with their young children, has produced a different version - with no references to alcohol-swigging sailors. PIRATES AHOY! What shall we do with the grumpy pirate?What shall we do with the grumpy pirate?What shall we do with the grumpy pirate?Early in the morning Hooray and up she risesHooray and up she risesHooray and up she risesEarly in the morning Do a little jig and make him smileDo a little jig and make him smileDo a little jig and make him smileEarly in the morning Instead the hard-drinking sea shanty has been turned into something gentler, with lyrics such as "Tickle him till he starts to giggle, Early in the morning." The charity has dismissed accusations that this is a politically-correct attempt to avoid the alcohol references, saying that it was a case of re-cycling a familiar tune for reading events that were based on a pirate theme. "We wanted to find a rhyme which would fit in with this subject and this one has a tune which is instantly recognisable by all," said a statement from Bookstart. "The inclusion of action lyrics like 'wiggle' and 'tickle' offer parents and small children an opportunity to interact, have fun and enjoy acting out the rhyme together." Although the Drunken Sailor version familiar to children already leaves out some of the saltier verses. The original includes such suggestions as: "Shave his belly with a rusty razor", "Stick him in a bag and beat him senseless" and "Put him in the hold with the captain's daughter." The captain's daughter was a euphemism for a lashing from a cat o' nine tails. Baa-baa This is the latest in a series of disputes over nursery rhymes. There were complaints in 2006 about pre-school children attending two nurseries in Oxfordshire being taught "Baa Baa Rainbow Sheep". Last year, a story based on the Three Little Pigs fairy tale was turned down by a government agency's awards panel as the subject matter could offend Muslims. A digital book, re-telling the classic story, was rejected by judges who warned that "the use of pigs raises cultural issues". However, a study in 2004 showed that nursery rhymes exposed children to far more violent incidents than an average evening watching television - including Humpty Dumpty's serious head injury. Peter vv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009  Taht doesn't even fit the music properly - you would have to elongate the 'smile' to two syllables -twits. Jo - Peter VV Friday, January 30, 2009 8:56 PM Re: Drunken sailors left out of rhyme Drunken sailors left out of rhyme The pirates are being tickled, rather than sobering up in the brig "Drunken sailors" have been removed from the lyrics of a nursery rhyme in a government-funded books project. But the Bookstart charity says the re-writing of What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor? has "absolutely nothing to do with political correctness". The charity says that the shift from drunken sailor to "grumpy pirate" was to make the rhyme fit a pirate theme, rather than censorship. "Put him in the brig until he's sober," has also been lost in the new version. This latest ideological spat over nursery rhymes was sparked by the re-writing of What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor. 'Rusty razor' Bookstart, a project that encourages parents to read with their young children, has produced a different version - with no references to alcohol-swigging sailors. PIRATES AHOY! What shall we do with the grumpy pirate?What shall we do with the grumpy pirate?What shall we do with the grumpy pirate?Early in the morning Hooray and up she risesHooray and up she risesHooray and up she risesEarly in the morning Do a little jig and make him smileDo a little jig and make him smileDo a little jig and make him smileEarly in the morning Instead the hard-drinking sea shanty has been turned into something gentler, with lyrics such as "Tickle him till he starts to giggle, Early in the morning." The charity has dismissed accusations that this is a politically-correct attempt to avoid the alcohol references, saying that it was a case of re-cycling a familiar tune for reading events that were based on a pirate theme. "We wanted to find a rhyme which would fit in with this subject and this one has a tune which is instantly recognisable by all," said a statement from Bookstart. "The inclusion of action lyrics like 'wiggle' and 'tickle' offer parents and small children an opportunity to interact, have fun and enjoy acting out the rhyme together." Although the Drunken Sailor version familiar to children already leaves out some of the saltier verses. The original includes such suggestions as: "Shave his belly with a rusty razor", "Stick him in a bag and beat him senseless" and "Put him in the hold with the captain's daughter." The captain's daughter was a euphemism for a lashing from a cat o' nine tails. Baa-baa This is the latest in a series of disputes over nursery rhymes. There were complaints in 2006 about pre-school children attending two nurseries in Oxfordshire being taught "Baa Baa Rainbow Sheep". Last year, a story based on the Three Little Pigs fairy tale was turned down by a government agency's awards panel as the subject matter could offend Muslims. A digital book, re-telling the classic story, was rejected by judges who warned that "the use of pigs raises cultural issues". However, a study in 2004 showed that nursery rhymes exposed children to far more violent incidents than an average evening watching television - including Humpty Dumpty's serious head injury. Peter vv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009  And put in an evil diphthong! BB Peter - jo.heartwork Saturday, January 31, 2009 12:13 AM Re: Drunken sailors left out of rhyme  Taht doesn't even fit the music properly - you would have to elongate the 'smile' to two syllables -twits. Jo - Peter VV Friday, January 30, 2009 8:56 PM Re: Drunken sailors left out of rhyme Drunken sailors left out of rhyme The pirates are being tickled, rather than sobering up in the brig "Drunken sailors" have been removed from the lyrics of a nursery rhyme in a government-funded books project. But the Bookstart charity says the re-writing of What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor? has "absolutely nothing to do with political correctness". The charity says that the shift from drunken sailor to "grumpy pirate" was to make the rhyme fit a pirate theme, rather than censorship. "Put him in the brig until he's sober," has also been lost in the new version. This latest ideological spat over nursery rhymes was sparked by the re-writing of What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor. 'Rusty razor' Bookstart, a project that encourages parents to read with their young children, has produced a different version - with no references to alcohol-swigging sailors. PIRATES AHOY! What shall we do with the grumpy pirate?What shall we do with the grumpy pirate?What shall we do with the grumpy pirate?Early in the morning Hooray and up she risesHooray and up she risesHooray and up she risesEarly in the morning Do a little jig and make him smileDo a little jig and make him smileDo a little jig and make him smileEarly in the morning Instead the hard-drinking sea shanty has been turned into something gentler, with lyrics such as "Tickle him till he starts to giggle, Early in the morning." The charity has dismissed accusations that this is a politically-correct attempt to avoid the alcohol references, saying that it was a case of re-cycling a familiar tune for reading events that were based on a pirate theme. "We wanted to find a rhyme which would fit in with this subject and this one has a tune which is instantly recognisable by all," said a statement from Bookstart. "The inclusion of action lyrics like 'wiggle' and 'tickle' offer parents and small children an opportunity to interact, have fun and enjoy acting out the rhyme together." Although the Drunken Sailor version familiar to children already leaves out some of the saltier verses. The original includes such suggestions as: "Shave his belly with a rusty razor", "Stick him in a bag and beat him senseless" and "Put him in the hold with the captain's daughter." The captain's daughter was a euphemism for a lashing from a cat o' nine tails. Baa-baa This is the latest in a series of disputes over nursery rhymes. There were complaints in 2006 about pre-school children attending two nurseries in Oxfordshire being taught "Baa Baa Rainbow Sheep". Last year, a story based on the Three Little Pigs fairy tale was turned down by a government agency's awards panel as the subject matter could offend Muslims. A digital book, re-telling the classic story, was rejected by judges who warned that "the use of pigs raises cultural issues". However, a study in 2004 showed that nursery rhymes exposed children to far more violent incidents than an average evening watching television - including Humpty Dumpty's serious head injury. Peter vv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009  LOL - most definitely :-) BBJo - Peter Saturday, January 31, 2009 10:57 AM Re: Drunken sailors left out of rhyme  And put in an evil diphthong! BB Peter - jo.heartwork Saturday, January 31, 2009 12:13 AM Re: Drunken sailors left out of rhyme  Taht doesn't even fit the music properly - you would have to elongate the 'smile' to two syllables -twits. Jo - Peter VV Friday, January 30, 2009 8:56 PM Re: Drunken sailors left out of rhyme Drunken sailors left out of rhyme The pirates are being tickled, rather than sobering up in the brig "Drunken sailors" have been removed from the lyrics of a nursery rhyme in a government-funded books project. But the Bookstart charity says the re-writing of What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor? has "absolutely nothing to do with political correctness". The charity says that the shift from drunken sailor to "grumpy pirate" was to make the rhyme fit a pirate theme, rather than censorship. "Put him in the brig until he's sober," has also been lost in the new version. This latest ideological spat over nursery rhymes was sparked by the re-writing of What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor. 'Rusty razor' Bookstart, a project that encourages parents to read with their young children, has produced a different version - with no references to alcohol-swigging sailors. PIRATES AHOY! What shall we do with the grumpy pirate?What shall we do with the grumpy pirate?What shall we do with the grumpy pirate?Early in the morning Hooray and up she risesHooray and up she risesHooray and up she risesEarly in the morning Do a little jig and make him smileDo a little jig and make him smileDo a little jig and make him smileEarly in the morning Instead the hard-drinking sea shanty has been turned into something gentler, with lyrics such as "Tickle him till he starts to giggle, Early in the morning." The charity has dismissed accusations that this is a politically-correct attempt to avoid the alcohol references, saying that it was a case of re-cycling a familiar tune for reading events that were based on a pirate theme. "We wanted to find a rhyme which would fit in with this subject and this one has a tune which is instantly recognisable by all," said a statement from Bookstart. "The inclusion of action lyrics like 'wiggle' and 'tickle' offer parents and small children an opportunity to interact, have fun and enjoy acting out the rhyme together." Although the Drunken Sailor version familiar to children already leaves out some of the saltier verses. The original includes such suggestions as: "Shave his belly with a rusty razor", "Stick him in a bag and beat him senseless" and "Put him in the hold with the captain's daughter." The captain's daughter was a euphemism for a lashing from a cat o' nine tails. Baa-baa This is the latest in a series of disputes over nursery rhymes. There were complaints in 2006 about pre-school children attending two nurseries in Oxfordshire being taught "Baa Baa Rainbow Sheep". Last year, a story based on the Three Little Pigs fairy tale was turned down by a government agency's awards panel as the subject matter could offend Muslims. A digital book, re-telling the classic story, was rejected by judges who warned that "the use of pigs raises cultural issues". However, a study in 2004 showed that nursery rhymes exposed children to far more violent incidents than an average evening watching television - including Humpty Dumpty's serious head injury. Peter vv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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