Chris Boyce, one of our contest judges, got inspired to write a few new
limericks after reading the entries. While not officially in the contest,
they're very enjoyable and are included here as well. Please note that the
last of these is mildly more adult-oriented than the rest.


Judging:

Three judges over limericks did linger,
about Mufasa, Nala and Simba.
The reason they floundered
was how funny they sounded
and that sometimes the last lines didn't scan.


Names:

Following Simba and Nala, Zazu stumbled
Where sulphurous vents steamed and rumbled.
Then Simba called him names
When the hornbill stopped his games
"It's Mr Banana Beak to you!" Zazu grumbled


Smoking:

When Banzai wanted to stop it
he used Zazu as a plug in a socket.
When the pressure built up
in the steaming vent's cup
the bird shot in the air like a rocket.


Love:

Simba tumbled down the slope behind Nala
The air filled with his nervous, gentle laughter
Through the jungle the stars gleamed
As at her love Nala beamed:
"Its not just your smiling face that I'm after."


Starlight:

While under the light of his forefathers 
Simba looked down on the belly fur of Nala's
She said, "Mating with you
is like eating a zebra or two."
He replied: "In that case do you want any afters?"