repost of some v silly filk

[angevin2]

I was rereading Act I of Henry V for class tomorrow and remembered this filk, which I wrote about five years ago (holy crap). Since my students are unlikely to be G&S fans, I thought I would repost it for you guys instead.

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[fajrdrako]

I want to hear this with a full orchestra and singers and costumes and everything.

[angevin2]

YES. HENRY V: THE MUSICAL. As written by G&S.

[angevin2]

DUDE, I MADE MYSELF SAD

HERE, HAVE ONE OF THE WRONGEST FILKBITS I HAVE EVER WRITTEN

RICHARD II COLLIDES WITH IOLANTHE, TO CATASTROPHIC EFFECT

YORK:
Now uncle me no uncles, for from you the word's ungracious!
(Oh, fie, a traitor now are you!)
Although you've had my sympathy your methods are audacious
(Taradiddle taradiddle tol lol lay!)
What brings you back to England ere your banishment has ended?
Although no good will come of it I guess it can't be mended,
But if I weren't too old for this you'd soon be apprehended
(Taradiddle taradiddle tol lol lay!)

BOLINGBROKE:
Now far be it from me to disobey the King my master:
(Oh, fie, a traitor I am not!)
Though I was banished Hereford, I'm returning as Lancaster.
(Taradiddle taradiddle tol lol lay!)
I wouldn't say a word that could be reckoned as disloyal,
But I find the King's behaviour to be something less than royal,
And that's the kind of folly that will certainly destroy all
(Taradiddle taradiddle tol lol lay!)

[17catherines]

That is so very much better than Canterbury's actual speech.

I want to see that song as part of a production now...

[capriuni]

This is now the second time this week that you've given me a dose of the giggles.

I thank thee!

[txanne]

You are BRILLIANT.

[olivia_circe]

OH. MY. GOD.