Cokey

* The unfortunate Hannah Cokey is described as a ‘pauper, syphilitic’

Archive 2005-05-01 2005

A correspondent informs us that the male gasworker is familiarly known as "Cokey," and asks us whether the ladies who have recently entered the business ought to be described as "Cokettes."

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, June 13, 1917 Various

Luck Be a Lady Tonight (at kick-off) was soon followed by Land of Hope and Glory (Gerrard's goal), the Hokey Cokey? put your left leg in, shake it all about (Milner carded for a foul) and Greensleeves (at Rob Green's gift equaliser, though many would have preferred You Need Hands).

Who is England's oldest ever debutant? Paolo Bandini 2010

I was steaming mad, AGAIN, today, after NPR ran the usual snark-fest with Cokey Roberts and Steve Inskeep (taking shots at the Dems) … AND THEN, followed it up with an ever so glowing story on, yes you can guess, CORKER!

Think Progress » Corker And Alexander Place Hold On Aviation Funding Bill To Prevent FedEx Drivers From Unionizing 2010

Here's a glorious piece of snark from this week's edition, about the conduct of the successful candidates in this week's election: (Doing the Hokey Cokey) I believe subscription is free from the Chambré website.

Linkspam for 12-6-2009 nwhyte 2009

The three of us digging into sandwiches on plaid picnic blankets, our dachshund, Cokey, excited to be on grass.

In the Fullness of Time Emily W. Upham 2010

Police officer with the scrambled egg is about to do the “Okey Cokey!”

“It was this long Mrs, honest it was!” « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2008

Even curiouser would be an article in the British Telegraph, which suggests that an age-old song “The Hokey Cokey” constitutes a hate crime toward Catholics.

Hate Crimes Against Catholics In Scotland? « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

Even curiouser would be an article in the British Telegraph, which suggests that an age-old song “The Hokey Cokey” constitutes a hate crime toward Catholics.

2008 December 26 « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

We look weak, if not stupid, and our servicemen threatened because this Government is playing a game of Hokey Cokey with its commitment to the area.

Ming Should Put His Own House in Order Before Attacking the Police 2007