Hi David,
I don't suppose the Simpson's generation use these and I guess they must be dying out fast.
Here's a counting-out rhyme we used in Northumberland in the 1950's and early 60's.
Dibso magso,
who's on?
Not you.
There was another -
It started
Ickle ockle black bottle....infuriating, I can't remember the rest.
Of course we used Eenie Meanie Miney Mo...but the second line is so un-PC I'm afraid I can't bring myself to admit to it!
There was a hiding game involving secreting a tennis ball in your clothing, I seem to remember much rummaging to retrieve it, but then they did not have social workers back then!
The rhyme went:
Queenie queenie
who's got the ball?
It isn't in my pocket,
it wasn't me who took it.
Queenie queenie
who's got the ball?
There were lots of skipping rhymes too - my sister might remember a few.
cheers
Alan
[This message has been edited by Alan Wickes (edited February 13, 2006).]
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