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Encore: Occupations

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 7:11 pm
by Dead Cat
Okay, peeps, Encore is back! For those of you who don't know the general rules, look here.

In this round, you must have the name of an occupation in the lyrics you quote. For example, "I've been working on the railroad" doesn't count, but you could have "railroad worker." Plurals are also acceptable.

Each occupation may only be used once. Different names for the same occupation are okay as long as you don't abuse the system.

Play starts now and Day 1 ends at 11:59:59 pm whatever time zone you're in on May 20, 2012.

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 7:15 pm
by Fredjikrang
(I think that that link is the wrong one. . .)

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 7:18 pm
by Dead Cat
Fredjikrang wrote:(I think that that link is the wrong one. . .)
Fixed. :)

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 7:18 pm
by Dead Cat
"We finally did it, photographer! We've discovered what we're after! Let me look! Is it an ape?"

--"Monkey" Veggie Tales

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 7:33 pm
by Katya
"Desmond has a barrow in the marketplace. Molly is a singer in a band."

--The Beatles. "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 7:48 pm
by C is for
"Doctor Jones, Doctor Jones, calling Doctor Jones, Doctor Jones, Doctor Jones wake up now"

Doctor Jones...Aqua? I don't even know. But someone had to grab doctor.

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 9:26 pm
by Unit of Energy
I'm gonna be a supermodel and everyone will dress just like me

Supermodel by ????

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 9:37 pm
by Defy V
"I am the very model of a modern major general . . ."

-Modern Major General

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 10:27 pm
by Dragon Lady
"The farmer in the dell, the farmer in the dell. Hi, ho, the dairy-o…"

–The Farmer in the Dell

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 12:13 am
by yayfulness
"Operator, well can you help me place this call? You see, the number on the matchbook is old and faded."

-Jim Croce, "Operator"

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 12:15 am
by UffishThought
"Mr Postman, do you have a letter for me? A letter for me from my own true love, lost at sea, lost at sea."

Something by the Decemberists.

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 2:16 pm
by bobtheenchantedone
"'Oh where are you going?' says the false knight on the road..."

The False Knight

Let me know if we aren't including medieval occupations. I can whip out another song.

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 2:23 pm
by Marduk
That's it yayfullness! Its a Croce-off!

"Oh rapid Roy that stock car boy he too much to believe"

-Jim Croce "Rapid Roy"

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 2:11 am
by Dead Cat
DAY 2

Here are our official contestants:
Katya
C4
Unit
Defy V
Dragon Lady
yayfulness
Uffish
Bob
Marduk

If someone else wants to join in late, they have to submit a double entry by midnight tonight.

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 2:14 am
by Dead Cat
"And if we find a ranger stuck in a ditch--a nice ranger in a deep ditch--then we could be the heroes!"

--"SUV" Veggie Tales

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 3:28 am
by UffishThought
What do you do with a drunken sailor, what do you do with a drunken sailor, what do you do with a drunken sailor....

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 5:02 am
by Katya
"There goes the baker with his tray like always,
The same old bread and rolls to sell."

Beauty and the Beast. "Belle (bonjour)."

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 6:31 am
by Digit
Oh, a fireman is brave it's said
His engine is a shiny red
If there's a fire anywhere about
Well, I'll be sure to put it out
...
A teacher works the whole day through
To teach important things to you
He'll teach you things you won't forget
Like numbers and the alphabet
...
A barber has a great big chair
You sit in it, he cuts your hair
He'll snip and clip and never rest
Until your haircut looks its best
...
The bus driver drives fast or slow
To take you where you want to go
When you get in and pay your fare
She will drive you anywhere
...
A dentist cares for all your teeth
The top ones and the ones beneath
So if you have an aching tooth
He'll fix it quick, and that's the truth
...
grocer sells the things you eat
Like bread and eggs, cheese and meat
No matter what you're looking for
You'll find it at the grocery store
...
The shoemaker is always there
To take care of the shoes you wear
With his hammer, nails, and glue
He'll fix your shoes as good as new
...
The cleaner is the one who knows
How to clean and press your clothes
He'll take a jacket, suit, or vest
And clean it so you'll look your best
...
The trash collector works each day
He'll always take your trash away
He drives the biggest truck you've seen
To keep the city streets all clean
...
...
Oh, who are the people in your neighborhood?
In your neighborhood?
In your neighborhood?
Say, who are the people in your neighborhood?
The people that you meet each day

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 8:45 am
by Fredjikrang
Just because I can. ;D

Take your places
Can we fix it
Yes, we can
Bob the Builder
Can we fix it
Bob the Builder
Yes, we can
Scoop, Muck and Dizzy and Roley too
Lofty and Wendy join the crew
Bob and the gang have so much fun
Working together, they get the job done

Bob the Builder
Can we fix it
Bob the Builder
Yes, we can

Bob the Builder
Can we fix it
Bob the Builder
Yes, we can

Time to get busy, such a lot to do
Building and fixing till it's good as new
Bob and the gang make a really good sound
Working all day till the sun goes down

Bob the Builder
Can we fix it
Bob the Builder
Yes, we can

Bob the Builder
Can we fix it
Bob the Builder
Yes, we can

It's a perfect job
Can you fix it
Right
Left a bit, right a little, O.K. straight down
We can tackle any situation
Look out, here we come
Can we dig it Yes
Can we build it Yes
Can we fix it Yes

Bob the Builder
Can we fix it
Bob the Builder
Yes, we can

Bob the Builder
Can we fix it
Bob the Builder
Yes, we can

Digging and mixing, having so much fun
Working together, they get the job done
Can we dig it Yes
Can we build it Yes
Can we fix it Yes

Bob the Builder
(Yeah!)
Bob the Builder
All together now

Bob the Builder
Can we fix it
Bob the Builder (Bob... Fantastic)
Yes, we can

Bob the Builder
Can we fix it
Bob the Builder

Bob the Builder
Can we fix it
Bob the Builder
Yes, we can

We'd better get some work done

Re: Encore: Occupations

Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 8:56 am
by Defy V
". . . wants to quit and be a florist, Gunther does interior design . . ."

-"I've Got a Dream"