Monday, May 25, 2009

Chrononhotonthologos (what the?)



Uncle Bert refers to a 'merry tune' in his diary that was sung by his company on their marches... It lead to me trying to find out where it was from and discovering:


'Chrononhotonthologos
THE MOST
TRAGICAL TRAGEDY
That ever was Tragedized
BY ANY
Company of Tragedians'

written by Henry Carey (1687-1743)


This wiki explains it was a satirical play written in 1734 and Henry Carey's works were the sort that later led to tongue twisters!!!

If you are so inclined to actually read this nonsensical play you can do so at the Chrononhotonthologos website

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