We went for a qalk on the village green ...

[wellinghall]

... and saw, not one, not two, but threegroups of Morris Men!

Comments

[didiusjulianus.livejournal.com]

What does one call multiple groups of Morris Men?

Were there any female Morris Men?

Do you think it could have been a Morris Men Convention?

What's a qalk - a quick walk?

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

We, did I say we went for a qalk? Silly me; I meant a walp.

Yes, about of the men were actually ladies. One of the groups was in white, one in green, and one in black. There were also some musicians.

Maybe ladyofastolat can tell us what the collective nound for groups of Morris Men is.

[gayalondiel.livejournal.com]

what the collective nound for groups of Morris Men is

A piss-up, in my experience? ;)

[ladyofastolat.livejournal.com]

Us Morris dancers are lazy people, really. We like to invite nearby sides to join us in our dancing, on the principle that if there are three sides, rather than just one, you can sit out one dance in three. Morris dancers like dancing, but what Morris dancers like best of all is to sit back with a pint, and watch other people dancing.

Pellinor suggests "a jingle of Morris Men." I prefer a collective noun that suggests beer, but can't think of one.

[applegail.livejournal.com]

A Round of Morris Men ??

[ladyofastolat.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's a good one! Especially as a lot of the dances contain a move called "rounds." Actually, come to think of it, I'm surprised there isn't a mass exodus to the pub when "rounds" is called.

[asklepia.livejournal.com]

I take it you're now in counselling... *g*

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Oh, it was a traumatic experience ...

(It was actually great fun!)