tomlinson 879 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 If this has already appeared somewhere in the annals, I apologise, but I've been trying to remember play rhymes we used as kids, such as those to choose who was 'It'. The only one I can bring to mind is, 'One potato, two potato, three potato, four. Five potato six potato, seven potatoe more. (I think) I get lost after that and can't remember any others. Girls used to have loads of them while bouncing a ball against a wall. Anyone remember others? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Don't eat school lunches-not even a lick.They might make you nauseous.They might make you sick. Just take a small bite andyou'll start to feel ill.If the veggies don't get you,the meatloaf sure will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Clapping Rhyme: I had the scarlet fever I had it really bad, they wrapped me in a blanket and put me in a cab. The cab was really shaky I nearly tumbled out, and when I got to Blackpool I heard the kiddies shout. "O mummy daddy take me home from this convalescent home. I've been here a week or two and now I want to be with you" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 This is the one I remember - a tennis ball in a stocking, bouncing against a wall Have a cigarette Sir, No Sir, Why Sir? Cos I’ve got a cold Sir, No Sir, Why Sir? Bin to North Pole Sir, No Sir, Why Sir? Catchin a Polar Bear Sir, No Sir, Why Sir? How many S’s in that, kind Sir? One Sir, Two Sir, Three Sir, all the rest are dead, kind Sir Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Eeny meeny miny mo Put the baby on the po When it's done Wipe it's bum Eeny meeny miny mo. If it looked like you might be out you stuck some more words on E.G. Eeny meeny miny mo means out you go.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,690 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I only remember the Shirley Ellis song The Clapping Song 3, 6, 9The goose drank wineThe monkey chew tobacco on the streetcar lineThe line broke, the monkey got chokedAnd they all went to heaven in a little rowboatThen this that comes from a song from the 1930s called My Rubber Dolly by The Doughboys ! My Mother told meIf I was goodyThat she would buy meA rubber dollyMy Auntie told herI'd kissed a soldierNow she won't buy meA rubber dolly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Here's a skipping rhyme from my mum : My mother said I never should Play with the gypsies In the wood; If I did She would say Naughty girl To disobey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Play rhymes were touched on in "50`s Nottingham" under Games, but another I think was a ball bouncing game, though I can only recall the first couple of lines Where was Moses when the light went out? Down in the cellar with his shirt hanging out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Eeny meeny miny mo Put the baby on the po When it's done Wipe it's bum Eeny meeny miny mo. If it looked like you might be out you stuck some more words on E.G. Eeny meeny miny mo means out you go.. It wouldn't be politically correct these days to give the version of that rhyme we used to use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Here's another : Oliver Cromwell lost a shoe At the battle of Waterloo... I think there were other lines, but never knew them - it also goes without saying that Oliver was long departed by the time of Waterloo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Re # 9, I know the one you're talking about, I didn't put it on because I didn't want to offend anyone.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Auntie Mary - had a canary - down the leg of her draws - when she f++++d - it departed - out the patio doors.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andeezegirl 1 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 I remember hitting two balls against the wall first throwing each ball underarm towards the wall all the way chanting this song below.. Then singing the song again all the way through, only this time at the end of each sentence of the lyrics you’d throw one of the balls overarm throwing against the wall, then go through the song all over again, then throwing the ball against the wall overarm then for the last two words of the sentences .. You repeat the song four times eventually throwing the balls overarm all the way through.. Then do all over again throwing the ball in the air on the last word of each sentence and so on.. Then doing slamzees, then droppsies and then turning your back to the wall doing everything all over again.. The object of the game was to get to the end without dropping the ball, if you did? You gave the balls to the next opponent for their attempt at winning .. Every time it was your go again, you’d start off where you dropped the ball last time, so whoever got through to the end without dropping the ball was the winner.. GREAT TIMES!! kids of today don’t know what they’re missing.. Here is the song we sang, whilst playing the game… Each peach, pear and PLUMB I Spy Tom THUMB Tom Thumb in the WOOD I Spy Robin HOOD Robin hood in the CELLAR I Spy CINDERELLA Cinderella at the BALL I Spy Sandy SHAW Sandy Shaw in the STABLE I Spy Betty GRABLE Betty Grable is a STAR STAR 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,479 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 That's a good post Andeezegirl, even though I don't remember playing - or seeing - that particular game or rhyme. What years was that around ? Maybe I'm too old for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,423 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 I can remember my sisters playing 'two ball' and the complex order of throwing them, much like a game of snobs the rules became progressively more difficult (including throwing under the leg at one point). There was a chant, I can't remember it, but it pre-dated Sandi Shaw and I do remember it starting with "each peach pear plumb" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,180 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 CT, I remember the the girls playing that game, both in our street and at junior school. That would be up to the mid 50s. Never played it meself, was too busy playing skimming fag packets at the wall or marbles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,613 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 I remember that rhyme but not while playing the 2 ball game. We called the game ‘Sevens’ and did it like this…. Seven times normally against the wall Six times letting it bounce on the way back (Dropsies Five times up in the air Four times up in the air then against the wall Three times under then overhand Two times bounce once to the wall and catch on the rebound once throw one ball to the wall and spin round before you catch it I think that’s the right order. if you completed that without a mistake it was done again but with a clap between each throw (Clapsies) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,180 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 The only 'Dropsies' I know of is when you've had a bad curry the previous night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,423 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Margie you forgot the oops, one against the window and run for your life 'cos mam had already warned you twice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,613 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 I can only remember playing 2 ball at my Primary School when I was about 10 or 11. Just for Phil … we played it on the outside wall facing the field of Mr Turner’s room. Can’t remember any boys playing it . There were no windows on that wall Brew! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,187 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 I remember Mr. Turner. The sadist who used to punish you by hitting your open palms with a ruler! On the other hand he did give me a shilling on two occasions - for knowing the names of the Five Towns and for knowing the names of the Cinque Ports. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,613 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 I liked Mr Turner!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,187 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 I like anyone who gives me money! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ube 38 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Jack Jack shine a light Shine it in a minute Our brothers sh#t the bed And I'm rolling in it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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