Surely, you jest!

[Kurt_eh]

I do, and don't call me Shirley!

:jester:

England hires first jester in 355 years.
Last Updated Sat, 07 Aug 2004 22:41:41 EDT
LONDON - Kester the Jester beat out six other contestants to win the title of England's State Jester Saturday.

Kester, also known as Nigel Roader, a professional juggler, makes history as the first person to fill the role of jester since Oliver Cromwell abolished the position in 1649 and put Muckle John out of a job.

Historically, jesters entertained monarchs and distracted them from more pensive problems. But Kester's job will be to entertain crowds at castles and other historic sites around England, not royalty, said Tracy Borman, English Heritage's head of events.

The ad for the job told interested applicants that they must be "mirthful and prepared to work summer weekends in 2005, must have own outfit (with bells). Bladder on stick provided if required."

No salary range was published. That, says English Heritage, will be negotiated.

Written by CBC News Online staff

link (http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2004/08/07/jester_england040807.html)

Copyright ©2004 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - All Rights Reserved

[LewBall]

Hmmmm.... Some of the people I meet remind me of jesters, but then it turns it out they're just crackheads. :rolleyes: ;)

:smokin:

[Scarran Raptor]

I always liked the Jerry Seinfeld bit where the royalty would have all his jesters, scribes and poets line up before him and start channel-surfing

[JadedLegend3]

Kurt, when I read the title, I was hoping for something about M*A*S*H (Since Charles used to say, "Surely you jest," fairly regularly). But, this is cool, too. :) Although it does make me feel like they're turning the English kingdom into a giant Renessaince Faire... :lol

[mfa96]

Finally- my sig comes in handy! :jester:

[grinner]

:lol

[scrape_medic]

I don't know....you go into any English pub on a saturday night.....and there's a whole heap of jesters......less a few bells and bladders

More like a bit bladdered, but thats another story.

[Kurt_eh]

More like a bit bladdered, but thats another story.

And for a different thread (http://www.watchfarscape.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16312) ;)

[Kurt_eh]

Kurt, when I read the title, I was hoping for something about M*A*S*H (Since Charles used to say, "Surely you jest," fairly regularly). But, this is cool, too. :) Although it does make me feel like they're turning the English kingdom into a giant Renessaince Faire... :lol

There's an old episode of Night Court where Harry somehow loses his robe, and is forced to wear a pair of armour pants.

At the end of the show, he's talking to Roz, "At least I've still got my dignity!" as the codpiece falls to the floor.

"Surely you joust!" she replies!

[mfa96]

I loved Night Court.... is it still on anymore?

[AgentSun]

anyone still very amused by "bladder on stick"?

[Kathleen]

I was trying to figure out just what a "bladder on a stick" means! I know it's disturbing when I try and visualize using the State-side english translation..... :eek:

[scrape_medic]

Literally what is says.....normally a pigs or sheeps bladder, blown up and attached to a stick. Used to *fwap* people with....in jest of course

[AgentSun]

i think i'd stay in the back of the crowd, to prevent fwapping.

[JadedLegend3]

There's an old episode of Night Court where Harry somehow loses his robe, and is forced to wear a pair of armour pants.

At the end of the show, he's talking to Roz, "At least I've still got my dignity!" as the codpiece falls to the floor.

"Surely you joust!" she replies!


I don't remember that one! I used to watch that show all the time! It was great! :)